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BTS ARMY Documentary 'Forever We Are Young' Opens July 30 in Theaters

Grace Lee and Patty Ahn’s film examines ARMY cultural activism through intergenerational fan stories across locations from Seoul to Texas

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BTS performs during the 2021 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for MRC)
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Overview

  • The documentary opens in theaters on July 30 via Trafalgar Releasing, with advance tickets on sale July 2 at btsarmymovie.com.
  • It premiered at SXSW 2025 to sold-out audiences and standing ovations, earning praise for its intimate look at fan culture.
  • Co-directed by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn, the film profiles the ARMY’s roughly 90 million members through stories from Seoul, Los Angeles, Texas and Mexico City.
  • The narrative highlights fan-led activism, intergenerational unity and collective creativity that have propelled BTS’s global success.
  • HYBE provided access to archival assets and music rights to ensure an authentic portrayal of the fandom’s impact.