Threat scandal breaks out before BTS Brazil tour V receives death threat

The South Korean pop group "BTS" will launch the "ARIRANG" world tour in Latin America. In October, they will perform in Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and finally perform 3 consecutive shows in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Unexpectedly, before the concert, member V (Kim Taehyung) was involved in a disturbing death threat.

Recently, a number of threatening posts have been circulated in overseas communities that are suspected to come from Brazilian extreme fan accounts. Not only did they include words such as "Kim Taehyung's countdown begins," but they also suggested that he "cannot leave Latin America alive." This instantly caused ARMY (fan name) around the world to explode. It should be noted that the true identities and relationships behind these accounts have not yet been independently verified, and BIGHIT MUSIC and HYBE have not publicly responded to this wave of threats.

After the incident was exposed, a large number of fans collectively posted phrases such as "PROTECT TAEHYUNG" and "BIGHIT AND HYBE TAKE ACTION" on platforms such as

The reason why this wave of panic is particularly sensitive is related to the scale of BTS’ Latin American tour. According to the official itinerary, the group started in Bogota on October 2, then went to Lima, Santiago, and Buenos Aires, and finally held three performances at the MorumBIS Stadium in Sao Paulo on October 28, 30, and 31. The October 30 show will also be broadcast live or delayed in about 3,800 theaters around the world, making the Brazil show one of the most watched ending points of the entire South American tour.

In fact, the Korean media "Daily Business" just reported this month that Korean stars including BTS have recently been frequently followed by sasaeng fans, chased into hotels and even private spaces. V and Jungkook have also encountered situations where someone appeared in a hotel gym late at night, so artists must personally appeal for respect for private life.