ARMY Breathes a Sigh of Relief as BTS Arrives in Brazil at Just the Right Time to Ensure the Members' Safety

 


BTS successfully wrapped up their three-night concert series in Argentina this past weekend before heading to Brazil for three concerts this South America leg of their tour. The leg features a total of 14 sold-out shows across five major cities. As with previous stops on the tour, local authorities and fans had been eagerly preparing for the K-pop superstars' return after seven years.

However, amid the excitement, Brazil's political situation ahead of BTS's arrival also raised concerns among many ARMYs about the members' safety. Major fanbases, including BTS Project Brazil, issued the warnings urging fans not to share the members' flight details, hotel information, or whereabouts. Some even established reporting channels to flag accounts sharing such information, fearing that it could pose security risks to BTS amid the tense and chaotic election period.



Earlier, reports also emerged that HYBE had declined a proposal to present BTS with the keys to the city of Sao Paulo. The initiative was spearheaded by the Korean-Brazilian Association in collaboration with Sao Paulo's municipal government, International Relations Secretary Angela Gandra, and other parties. Logistical and security concerns reportedly cited as the reasons for the decision. Furthermore, repeated reports of serious threats against the members' lives during the LATAM tour and heightened concerns, making the situation even more alarming.

Fortunately, recent developments have given ARMYs in Brazil a reason to breath a little easier.

On October 26, social media was flooded with celebratory posts from local fans expressing both humor and relief, with many saying that BTS had arrived in Brazil at just the right time. One excited fan wrote, "As soon as BTS comes to Brazil, Lula wins!! BTS, I fcking love you so much!!!"

Others expressed relief that the group had arrived in the South American country after the tense election period had come to an end. They added that Brazil was now ready to welcome the members in a safer and more relaxed atmosphere. These posts quickly gained traction, garnering ten of thousands of likes, and substantial engagement.



The reactions from Brazil's ARMY community followed the announcement of the results of the second round of the presidential election, held on October 25, 2026. Luiz Inร cio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT) defeated Flร vio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL), securing approximately 51.8% of the vote compared with Bolsonaro's 48.2%—a margin of more than four million of votes. The result marked Lula's fourth presidential term and made him the first candidate to overturn a first-round defeat and win a runoff since Brazil's return to democracy.

With the election decided, campaign rallies and protests began to subside, helping restore stability to Brazil's political and security situation and allowing fans to enjoy the festivities with greater peace of mind. BTS's arrival at a time when the host country appeared to have gained greater control over its domestic situation and security naturally came as a huge relief to fans.

Notably, several local K-pop fandoms and reportedly shown strong support for Lula ahead of the election. According to The Guardian, more than 600 fan communities, including fandoms dedicated to BTS, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga, participated in online campaigning efforts to support his reelection bid.

BTS fanbase BTS Project Brazil was among those involved, joining the campaign under the slogan "ARMYS COM LULA" (ARMYs with Lula) and using hashtags such as #PolitizARMY. The account also shared promotional graphics feature Lula alongside BTS members. According to Brazilian media outlet Midia NINJA, related posts had garnered more than 145,000 views at the time of its report.



Beyond social media, ARMYs also participated in protets in Sรฃo Paulo, carrying BTS merchandise alongside political symbols. One fan quoted by The Guardian emphasized, "We have to come out and make our voices heard." These activities demonstrate how some K-pop fandoms in Brazil have moved beyond music to engage with social and political issues that matter to them.

Against this backdrop, Lula's reelection shortly before BTS's arrival for three concerts at MorumBIS in Sรฃo Paulo on October 28, 30, and 31, 2026, has added another layer of excitement to the group's highly anticipated return.

Meanwhile, Lula's administration had already begun acknowledging the influence of fan communities. By signing the so-called "Fandom Decree" last August, which introduced stricter measures against ticket scalping and required free drinking water at large-scale events, and meeting with representatives of fan groups, the president took a significant step toward recognizing the orle of fandoms in public life. These initiatives may also have contributed to the enthusiastic support he received from ARMYs and other fandoms during his reelection campaign.












   





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