On June 12, HYBE Entertainment released a notice on the Seoul Landmarks in Celebration of “BTS 10th Anniversary FESTA.” Various places across Seoul will be decked out in purple to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Kpop sensation. Make sure you jot down the BTS FESTA 2023 events in Seoul schedule before planning your visit.
Enjoy the spectacle of purple covered Seoul!
15 Things to Do in Purple Covered Seoul during BTS FESTA 2023
1. Landmarks in Seoul
Date: June 10 – June 30
Address: HYBE Yongsan HQ Building. 42, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
2. HYBE Yongsan HQ Building Facade: FESTA Slogan, “BTS PRESENTS EVERYWHERE” decoration
Date: June 17 – June 30
What to do and see: Graffiti drawing of BTS’s portraits (the drawing starts on June 9)
Address: HYBE Yongsan HQ Building Walls
3. Namsan Seoul Tower
Date: June 12 – June 25
Address: 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
4. Purple lighting on the upper tower of Namsan Seoul Tower
Date: June 13 and June 17
Operating Hours:
– Weekdays: Sunset – 22:00
– Weekends: Sunset – 23:00
What to see: Media facade on the lower part of Namsan Seoul Tower
5. Sejong Center (Gwanghwamun Square)
Date and time: June 13 – June 25, 19:00 – 22:00
What to see: Media facade on the exterior wall of Sejong Center which is cross-broadcasted with the content produced by Sejong Center.
Address: 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
6. Some Sevit
Date and time: June 12 – June 25, 19:30 – 23:00
What to see: Purple lighting on the three islands of Some Sevit
Date and time: June 13 – June 25 (except for June 19), 17:00 – 20:00
What to see: Media facade on the large screen in Some Yevit
Address: 2085-14, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
7. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
Date and time: June 12 – June 25, 20:00 – 24:00
What to see: Purple lighting and the BTS FESTA slogan beam will be projected on the upper exterior wall of the Miraero Bridge at DDP.
Address: 281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
8. Lotte World Tower
Date and time: June 12 – June 25, for 10 minutes at 20:00 and 21:00 (twice a day)
What to see: Purple lighting on Lotte World Tower which is cross-broadcasted with the content produced by Lotte World Tower.
Address: 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
9. Seoul City Hall Main Building
Date and time: June 13 – June 25, 19:00 – 22:00
What to see: Purple lighting on the exterior wall of Seoul City Hall Main Building
Address: 110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
10. Banpo Bridge
Date and time June 12 – June 25, 21:20 – 21:40
What to see: Purple lighting on the entire Banpo Bridge
Address: Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
11. World Cup Bridge
Date and time: June 12 – June 25, 30 minutes after sunset – 22:00
What to see: Purple lighting on the entire World Cup Bridge
Address: Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
12. Yanghwa Bridge
Date and time: June 12 – June 25, 30 minutes after sunset – 22:00
What to see: Purple lighting on partial areas of Yanghwa Bridge
Address: Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
13. Yeongdong Bridge
Date and time: June 12 – June 25, 30 minutes after the sunset – 22:00
What to see: Purple lighting on partial areas of Yeongdong Bridge
Address: Seongsu-dong 2(i)-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
14. Seoul Outdoor Library in Seoul Plaza (Seoul Plaza in front of the Seoul City Hall)
Date: June 15 – June 18
Operating Hours
– Weekdays: 11:00 – 17:00
– Weekends: 10:00 – 17:00
What to see: Installment of purple bean bags and bookshelves in parts of the lawn of the Seoul Outdoor Library in Seoul Plaza
Address: 12, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
15. Seoul Outdoor Library in Gwanghwamun (Gwanghwamun Lounge)
Date and time: June 17 – June 18, 10:00 – 20:00
What to see: Purple lighting on the bookshelves at the Gwanghwamun Lounge
Address: 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
BTS FESTA 2023 Celebration Events at Yeouido, Seoul
Also do not miss BTS FESTA 2023 celebration event and special performance from BTS leader, RM, at Yeouido Hangang Park on June 17. The event will start at 12 PM to 9 PM (KST). In addition to the exciting events, have you found your BTS presents?
A guide from ARMY
If you need more guide, or you want to have a quick meet up with fellow ARMY in Seoul, @hoopki has helped us creating this map:
I made a detailed map for travelers in Seoul. It contains BTS spots, regular visiting spots, and Festa spots 🙂 I added prices and commented on most of the places to help. ENJOY ☺️🫶
— Hoopki 🎉 (@hoopki) June 12, 2023
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