Christmas has always been a season of love—a time for warm moments shared between those who cherish one another. For ARMY, Christmas holds even deeper meaning when celebrated alongside their idols and fellow fans worldwide. This year's holiday feels especially complete, as it marks the first time in three years that BTS has returned with a full 7-member lineup since their hiatus for military service.
Furthermore, this Christmas serves as a long-awaited prelude to the upcoming year of 2026—a time when the members have promised a grand return with a full album and an 8-month world tour. Not only are fans buzzing with anticipation, but the members themselves have continuously expressed their own excitement during this year-end season.
Starting on the 21st, all seven members appeared together in a meticulously prepared live broadcast to send early Christmas and New Year greetings to global ARMYs. RM took the lead, shouting: “Let’s make 2026 the year of BTS. Soмєтнing really big is coming.” Immediately afterward, j-hope added: “2026 will be an important year for us.”
By the 24th, the members continued to warm fans' hearts by taking to social media one by one to deliver their sweetest and most sincere holiday wishes!
The first "gift wrap" delivered to ARMYs was a cover of The Christmas Song by "Santa" Jungkook, shared early on the night of the 23rd. With the Golden Maknae’s signature airy vocals, the melody felt like a warm embrace, comforting the hearts of fans. As it has been years since Jungkook last released a cover of this style, the gift felt even more significant.
Following Jungkook, the second Santa to knock on ARMY's door in the early hours of the 24th was V, bringing a story as sweet as Turkish delight. During a three-minute Weverse Live, V said: “I turned this on briefly because I have soмєтнing to brag about. Please listen just once. On my way home today after taking a taxi, the taxi driver said, ‘This is a surprise gift. A Christmas present. Turkish chocolate,’ and gave me some chocolate. I received it while saying, ‘Thank you. Thank you so much.’ I came on here just to brag about that. That’s all.”
This moment immediately became a trending topic within the fandom. Fans expressed their touched sentiments, saying: "A small act of kindness has reached fans all over the world," and "The warmest gift perfectly suited for the year-end atmosphere." Fans collectively recalled V’s nickname "Myeong-dong-young" (abbreviated from "Face like a masterpiece, personality like a fairy tale"), remarking that this was a moment where that description manifested most naturally.
Not stopping there, he returned later on the 24th to ensure all fans felt included, writing on Fancafe: “ARMY. Merry Christmas. How is everyone?” He was then surprised by a fan who viewed his message instantly—since Fancafe hasn't been widely used in recent years—exclaiming: “Wow, you're watching this!” The fan replied: “I'm seeing this keke, the notification rings you know.” He responded sincerely: “Oh, what are you doing now? This place is really nostalgic, right?”
Following these cute interactions, RM also took to Instagram to send his holiday greetings. A simple wish accompanied by a photo of a clαѕѕic кσяєαn noodle dish was enough to make ARMYs happy. Similarly, j-hope shared a wish for global fans, writing: “Beautiful Merry Real Kindness in the East, West, South, and North, ARMY Everyone, happy holiday,” alongside a super-cute photo of himself next to a sparkling, decorated Christmas tree. It was truly the most beautiful gift fans could receive that day.
Meanwhile, Jimin proved to be the most active "Santa" on social media, bringing a series of surprises. He initially ѕнσ¢кed fans on the 24th by deleting every single post on his Instagram account. However, he quickly comforted ARMYs by posting a series of new selfies: showing off his adorable charm in the mirror with blonde hair and a wнιтe phone case, posing with Jungkook, playfully leaning against a Christmas tree, and tilting his head humorously with soмєтнing in his mouth.
Jimin also posted a hand-drawn Christmas tree on his Story. With a heart on top, his signature “Merry Christmas" & "JIMIN,” and a message saying “Merry Christmas ARMY” he heightened the festive spirit to its peak.
On Weverse, Jimin humorously revealed the reason behind his unusual Instagram activity: “Finally, my Instagram is open. I think I changed my pαѕѕword 8 times. Anyway, I wanted to start fresh from the beginning, so I tried deleting everything once.” He followed up with a warm wish: “ARMY everyone, are you having a good Christmas? Eat lots of delicious food and have a happy Christmas. Merry Christmas.”
Global fans reacted with explosive excitement to Jimin’s surprise return. Comments flooded social media, such as: "How tiring must it be to be both an angel and a doll?", "Seeing Jimin write a Christmas letter means we are truly back," and "It’s just too beautiful."
This Christmas has undoubtedly been the most fulfilling year for fans after the long wait for the members. Simply seeing them present on social media like this is the most precious gift. Meanwhile, from all corners of the globe, the ultimate Christmas wish for fans remains the same: the hope for a blockbuster 2026 where BTS returns to achieve even greater success!
