BTS, G-Dragon, and 46 More Stars Join D'FESTA THE ORIGIN

D'FESTA THE ORIGIN opens Oct. 23, 2026, at IFC Mall's L3 MPX Gallery in Yeouido, Seoul. The exhibition brings together 48 artists from nine K-pop acts, including BTS, Stray Kids, G-Dragon, TXT, aespa, IVE, ENHYPEN, RIIZE, and CORTIS, and runs through Nov. 30, 2026.

Through video, photography, fashion, and interactive installations, the showcase explores the artists' identities, early ambitions, and careers.

The Exhibition Details and Ticket Prices

Organized around the theme of “ORIGIN,” the project took two years to prepare, including approximately four months of filming across more than 30 sets. More than 1,000 photographers, set designers, cinematographers, and other staff contributed to its production.

The exhibition is open to visitors aged 36 months and older, with a listed runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes and a one-minute intermission. General admission tickets cost ₩32,000 (~$24 USD).

The exhibition features several installations:

• THE NINEFOLD: Presents the nine acts through 18 stories.
• HUES OF BLACK: Displays eight-metre-wide and four-metre-tall black-and-white portraits of the artists wearing designs by fashion designer Juun.J.
• LETTERS: Presents handwritten letters and prerecorded video messages for fans.
• KANON NO. 48: Brings all 48 artists together in a large-scale collaborative artwork, with their movements captured across a shared structure and video display.
• THE SQUEEZE: Features drawings created by the artists.
• THE ENCOUNTER: Offers interactive audio experiences featuring the artists' voices and opportunities for commemorative photographs.

Visitors will receive an admission kit containing a sticker, armband, leaflet, and randomly selected photo ticket. A merchandise shop will also be available.

Organizers stated that the project aims to present K-pop's defining moments through art, describing KANON NO. 48 as a work that documents the genre on a large scale.

D'FESTA THE ORIGIN Plans Global Expansion

Following the Seoul exhibition, the project is scheduled to travel to Tokyo in January 2027 before reaching other major cities worldwide. The tour will extend the showcase beyond South Korea, offering international audiences access to its collaborative artwork and fan experiences.

Separately, BTS has become the first and only Asian artist to have six songs surpass one billion streams each on Spotify. The tracks are Dynamite, My Universe, Boy With Luv, Butter, Fake Love, and the newest addition to the list is Swim.