BTS Army: Forever We Are Young is out in cinemas now
The new movie has landed!
Last updated 30th Jul 2025
It's safe to say K-pop band BTS have some of the best and most loyal fans in the world, with an estimated 90 million in the ARMY (Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth), and now the band are giving back in a very special way.
Members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have released a brand new feature-length documentary called BTS ARMY: Forever We Are Young, which puts a spotlight on the loyal fans in the ARMY.
Co-directors of Forever We Are Young said: “There is no BTS without ARMY and no ARMY without BTS. We’re excited for audiences to go on an emotional journey and meet a fandom that made us laugh, cry, and think. We were constantly moved by the fans’ power, resilience, creativity and humour and hope audiences will be too."
What is it about?
The official synopsis for the movie reads: 'From Seoul to Los Angeles, Texas to Mexico City, BTS ARMY is everywhere. FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG dives into the passionate fandom that catapulted 21st century pop icons BTS into a global household name.
'We meet fans at a BTS-focused ReactorCon in Lewisville, Texas, a dance instructor in Seoul who only teaches BTS choreography, and fans who’ve been organizing since 2013 to help BTS dominate the charts. Defying stereotypes of pop fans as screaming teen girls, ARMY is an intergenerational, culturally savvy, and socially active movement that is as diverse as the world itself.
'The film captures the powerful spirit of activism and collectively that make ARMY a symbol of hope and unity in our ever-fractured world.'
Is there a trailer?
The one-minute trailer was released on Tuesday 2nd July. Check it out below:
When is it out?
Forever We Are Young landed globally on Wednesday 30th July 2025.
How can I watch it?
The film will be released in cinemas worldwide.
How to buy tickets?
Tickets went on sale on Wednesday 2nd July. You can get updates here.
Check out BTS' amazing career so far:
2010: The beginnings
Although BTS released their first single in 2013, it was actually back in 2010 that the band formed. Assembled by Big Hit Entertainment, a South Korean entertainment company, BTS members were chosen from a variety of sources including online auditions, TV auditions and talent agencies.
However, it wasn't as easy as just releasing music once the band had formed, they worked as trainees, where they were prepared for stardom! The boys had lessons in dancing, singing, acting and media training.
2013: '2 COOL 4 SKOOL' released
BTS officially released their first album in the summer of 2013 called '2 COOL 4 SKOOL'. The album was supported by songs 'No More Dream' and 'We Are Bulletproof Pt.2'.
2014: The BTS A.R.M.Y. was born
Fans of the K-pop group became known as the BTS ARMY. ARMY stands for Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth.
2019: BTS presented a GRAMMY Award
In 2019, BTS became the first K-pop artist to present an award at the GRAMMYs. They presented H.E.R. with the Best R&B Album award.
2020: BTS perform at the GRAMMYs
Just a year after being the first K-pop artist to present a GRAMMY, the band returned to be the first K-pop artist to perform at the awards.
In August 2020, BTS released their first English language song, 'Dynamite'. The song was a commercial success reaching Number 3 in the UK and becoming a Top 10 hit around the world.
BTS' seventh studio album 'Map of the Soul: 7' was also released, becoming a worldwide Number 1 hit, reaching the top spot in the UK, US, Australia, Japan and of course their native South Korea. It's since been certified Gold in the UK.
2021: BTS collaborated with Coldplay
BTS and Coldplay released 'My Universe' in 2021, the song is sung in English and Korean and to date has 350 million views on YouTube. In an interview with Ellen Degeneres Coldplay's Chris Martin explained how the collaboration came about saying he didn't think the project would ever happen, but: "Then the idea started to seem really attractive in its weirdness, and then one day, the right song just kind of arrived.
"And I just knew at the time (that) this was the song we were supposed to do with BTS and it's supposed to be about people who can't be together, or told they shouldn't be together."
In April 2022, Chris Martin told Audacy podcast that he didn't think he could match their collab. "That was surprising even for us," he admitted.
"The journey from the first time it was mentioned – I was just like 'how could that ever work?' – to the song itself arriving and me thinking, 'that could be for BTS' – to now it feeling like the most natural collaboration in the world.
He finished saying: "It's an amazing lesson for myself in keeping an open mind all the time, because you just never know what life or music is gonna throw you."
2022: BTS announced their hiatus
BTS shocked fans on their ninth anniversary by announcing they would be starting a hiatus. On 14th June 2022 the group shared a video on YouTube where the members could be seen sitting around a table full of food and drink, celebrating their ninth anniversary. During the video they announced they would be taking a hiatus.
2025: BTS announced their reunion
On 1st July 2025, just weeks after the final members of BTS were released from mandatory military service, all seven members reunited to announce the band's comeback. Appearing on a live stream, BTS confirmed they will be heading into the studio to create a new album, due for release in Spring 2026, as well as planning a World Tour.
Later that year, BTS released their first live album, 'Permission to Dance on Stage – Live'. It was released on 18th July and featured live tracks from BTS' 'Permission to Dance on Stage' tour.
2026 - BTS announced their comeback tour including UK dates
In January 2026, the band announced their comeback tour, telling fans they would be performing across the world, including two dates in the UK. They came to the UK in July 2026, where they performed two sold-out gigs.
2026 - BTS Netflix documentary and live streams
The new documentary BTS: The Return, followed the band as they returned to music, it also followed the band as they worked on their new album.
The synopsis says: 'As millions of fans await the comeback of the decade, BTS confronts quieter questions: how to begin again, how to honour the past without being bound by it, and how to move forward together. Through moments of doubt, laughter, and rediscovery, they create new music that reflects who they are now—culminating in what will become a landmark album of its time. Intimate, emotional, and often joyful, BTS: THE RETURN is a story only BTS can tell: a portrait of resilience, brotherhood, and reinvention.'
Before BTS started on their world tour, they reunited for the first time on stage since 2022 at Gwanghwamun Square, in Korea. Fans around the world could watch their performance as it was live streamed on Netflix.
In September 2026, it was revealed that two of their gigs from South America would be live streamed into cinemas around the world.
On their ninth anniversary in June 2022, BTS announced their would be going on a hiatus, to work on solo projects and also carry out military service.
As of 21st June 2025, all members have now been discharged from military service, with BTS confirming on 1st July that they've reunited, with a brand new album in the works for Spring 2026.
In a live stream featuring all seven members, BTS also confirmed they will announce a World Tour!
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