Seoul landmarks to be lit up to celebrate anniversary of K-pop band BTS

The landmark building on Sebitseom Island is illuminated in purple on the Han River in Seoul (Ahn Young-joon/AP)

Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks in South Korea’s capital will be lit up in purple on Monday as the country begins celebrating the 10th anniversary of K-pop band BTS, whose global popularity is a source of national pride.

The lights will provide the backdrop for various social media-driven events marking the 2013 debut of the seven-member group.