BTS is gearing up to celebrate 12 years since their debut this June, and excitement is growing over their much-anticipated reunion. This buzz has already started to show its effect on music charts. The song 00:00 (Zero O’Clock), first released in 2020, made its way back onto the iTunes Top 100 in the United States at position 99. This has sparked fresh curiosity about the song’s message and timing.
"My best song," a fan reacted on X.
The resurgence of Zero O’Clock is drawing attention not merely for its chart placement but for what it seems to represent in the current phase of BTS’ journey. Fans have always felt an emotional connection to the song, but its reemergence feels more meaningful with FESTA 2025 approaching. This year’s FESTA, planned for mid-June, holds extra importance. It reflects on the group’s debut in 2013 while also marking the close of a chapter filled with military service and solo projects.
Internet reacts as BTS’ ‘00:00 (Zero O’Clock)’ re-enters Top 100 at #99 on iTunes US ahead of the band’s reunion
"THIS IS INSANE," a fan reacted on X.
"That is great! But please don't forget to vote for Jin on M Countdown," another fan wrote.
"WE'RE SO BACKK," another commented.
"Omg what if bts is singing this together at festa," another wrote.
"I can feel the borahae in the air," another commented.
FESTA 2025: BTS hints at a new beginning with “Twelve O’Clock” theme
Calling this year’s FESTA theme “Twelve O’Clock” wasn’t a random decision. Midnight often stands for fresh starts, marking the shift between endings and beginnings, which ties to Zero O’Clock and what the band seems to be going through now. Sung by Jin Jimin, V, and Jungkook, the song talks about feeling drained and wishing for a calm new start.
Preparations to launch FESTA 2025 are already ongoing. Jin and J-hope have finished their service, and BTS has started releasing content like a fun mock news video. RM, SUGA, Jimin, V, and Jungkook should wrap up their service by late June. This timing matches the last days of the FESTA schedule. The group will finally reunite as seven members for the first time since 2022.
Besides online content, the group plans to hold a live event at KINTEX 2 in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. They aim to offer fan-centered activities like special zones, photo stations, and interactive displays. These activities will help them reconnect with their worldwide fan group, ARMY.
Fans are buzzing about a potential song called Twelve O’Clock, which many think might expand on or reimagine Zero O’Clock. While there has been no official word yet, the themes and timing have sparked plenty of fan theories and discussions in the media.
The deep emotion in Zero O’Clock mixed with the timing of FESTA 2025 creates a shared excitement. As June 13 draws closer, both fans and curious onlookers wait.