Promotional photo for BTS member Jin's solo song 'The Astronaut.' Photo: @BIGHIT_MUSIC/XBTS star Jin has a special surprise for fans following his military discharge, perfectly timed for the K-pop sensation's anniversary.

Label BigHit Music said Sunday that Jin would hold an in-person event for this year's BTS FESTA, the annual celebration of the his band's debut anniversary.

Jin will celebrate BTS' 11th anniversary by meeting fans at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul on June 13, a day after completing his mandatory military service, BigHit said in a notice on the WeVerse fan community app.

Fans who win a raffle event will have the chance to receive either a "light hug" or handshake from Jin, depending on their preference, BigHit said.

Later in the day, Jin will stage a "showcase" of "performances" that can be live-streamed on WeVerse by ARMY (BTS fans) membership holders, the agency added.

With his discharge later this month, Jin becomes the first of BTS' seven members to complete his military service.

READ: BTS' Jin sends message to fans ahead of military discharge

BTS is expected to return as a full group of seven around 2025 when all of the members finish their conscription.

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