BTS' highly anticipated Family Photo is out and ARMYs cannot keep calm! Squeezed in a single frame, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook shone through the sun-kissed, pastel photos that were dropped by BigHit through the official social media handles, and Weverse. BTS kept the promise to give fans clicks worth the wait. Over a dozen family photo(s) are the first major release from the group's 2026 FESTA, ahead of the 13th debut anniversary on June 13. The timing of this year's edition is especially meaningful as it coincides with the full-group comeback and their current ARIRANG era. This also happens to be the first anniversary photo of all seven members together after finishing their military service.On June 3, BTS revealed the magic
and charm of its family as the septet sat together wearing white. From gathering under the sun to staying close indoors, and on a staircase, the photos comfortably captured their charm, enigma, good looks and just being BTS!
Sun-kissed clicks are emotional, goofy
BTS through its official YouTube channel, also released an adorable behind-the-scenes reel from the photoshoot that largely showed the members' fun, bond and camaraderie that reain unchanged after all these years, even off camera. Interstigly, all the photos and video perfectly depicted the individual characteristic of each member. From maknaes V and Jungkook's fun, goofy poses, to Suga and Jin being the best hyungs, these are family photos in the truest sense.
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What is BTS Family Photo?
The annual BTS Family Photo is now a beloved tradition of FESTA. The group releases special portrait sets every year that capture the members together, often in their present era, as a visual documentation of their journey. The revel of the OT7 family portrait 2026 was announced recently, along with the official FESTA schedule.The 2026 FESTA, "13(B)TS," is the beginning of a new chapter after 12 years of achievements. As explained by BigHit Music, 12 is a full cycle, and 13 is about breaking free of that cycle and starting a new journey with ARMY.
What comes after BTS Family Photo?
The release of Family Photo will be the start of a packed anniversary schedule that includes performance video for Hooligan, Normal Log 13 Side Film, BTS' Busan concerts on June 12 and 13, Run BTS! 2.0 and a special anniversary celebration on June 13 itself.
What does it mean for ARMYs?
The annual BTS Family Photo is a signature tradition dating back to 2014. As part of their yearly FESTA celebrations, the group releases multiple sets of professionally shot group and subunit portraits. The photos capture their evolution from rookies to global icons while emphasizing their enduring brotherhood.For fans, the Family Photo is more than a photoshoot. It signifies BTS' bond as a group and often becomes one of the most memorable visual moments of every FESTA. All seven members reunited and actively promoting once more, anticipation for the 2026 edition is especially high among ARMY worldwide.