- The time capsule, which contains “musical achievements and messages from BTS members,” is set to be open on the 20th Youth Day celebration in 2039, reported Korea Joong Ang Daily.
- The capsule is in the form of a purple box that is about 40 centimeters (15.75 inches) long, 30 cm (11.80 in) wide and 26 cm (10 in) high.
- The box was placed on display at the museum’s permanent exhibition hall on the fifth floor.
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- “We will give you encouragement so that you too can help and lean on each other,” a translated transcript of the boyband’s speech read. “Like the youth of yesterday, like the youth of today, as you’ve always done. I hope you will keep going strong and never stop.”
- The group also encouraged their fans and followers to “become the beacons to guide the young people in the future.”
- At the exhibit, a video clip of the BTS members delivering their speech plays just above the time capsule.