“FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG” DOCUMENTARY FEATURING THE HISTORIC GLOBAL FANDOM – BTS ARMY – ANNOUNCES ITS WORLDWIDE LIMITED THEATRICAL RELEASE BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

The feature-length documentary FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG by award-winning directors Grace Lee and Patty Ahn will be released in cinemas worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing beginning Wednesday, July 30. The film puts a spotlight on the fandom of BTS - known as ARMY, an acronym for (Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth) currently at 90 million and growing globally. 

Tickets for the limited theatrical release go on sale beginning Wednesday, July 2 at www.btsarmymovie.com . Fans and audiences worldwide can visit the website for more information and sign up for updates. Select cinemas will offer film branded concessions and official movie posters will be available on the website.

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 teaches BTS choreography, and fans who’ve been organizing since 2013 to help BTS dominate the charts. Defying stereotypes of pop fans as screaming teens, 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 collectivity that make ARMY a symbol of hope and unity in our ever-fractured world.

FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG is made BY ARMY FOR ARMY.   The film centers on the fans themselves and celebrates their creativity, resilience, and deep emotional connection to the group. Though rooted in fandom, the film explores universal themes of belonging, identity, and self-love. 

“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 humor and hope audiences will be too” stated by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn, co-directors of FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG. 

BTS films have and continue to generate record-breaking box office numbers globally, demonstrating strong theatrical performance and repeat attendance for content related to the band. 

“Trafalgar Releasing has been honored to bring BTS concerts and films to ARMY over the last eight years creating special moments in communities worldwide,” said Kymberli Frueh, SVP of Content Acquisitions and Programming at Trafalgar Releasing. “The global impact of BTS is undeniable, not just as artists, but as a cultural movement. We are proud to bring this film to big screens across the globe to celebrate the impact of the fans themselves who have supported BTS every step of the way.” 

FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG offers an unprecedented look at the deep emotional connection between the band and their fans through the lens of personal stories, global fan movements, and unforgettable concert memories.

FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG is directed by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn and is produced by Eurie Chung, Grace Lee, Nora Chute, Patty Ahn. The film is executive produced by Oscar® winner Morgan Neville, Caitrin Rogers, and James Shin. The film is edited by Oscar Vazquez and Aldo Velasco with cinematography by Jerry Henry and original music by Andrew Orkin.
FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW in Austin, TX with sold out audiences earning standing ovations and high praise from BTS fans and film lovers alike. The film screened at select festivals across the globe including Copenhagen, Mexico, Hawaii, and Los Angeles to enthusiastic film fans and ARMY members.