BTS successfully wrapped up their three-night concert series in Argentina this past weekend before concluding the South αмєяι¢αn leg of their tour—with a total of 14 sold-out shows across five major cities—with three concerts in вяαzιℓ this weekend. 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, вяαzιℓ’s political situation ahead of BTS’s arrival also raised concerns among many ARMYs about the members’ safety. Major fanbases, including BTS Project Brasil, posted 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 for 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 São Paulo, an initiative spearheaded by the кσяєαn-вяαzιℓian Association in collaboration with São Paulo’s municipal government and International Relations Secretary Ângela Gandra, among others, citing logistical and security concerns. On top of that, there had been repeated reports of serious threats to the members’ lives during the LATAM tour, making the situation even more concerning.
Fortunately, recent developments have helped ARMYs in вяαzιℓ breathe a little easier.
On October 26, social media was flooded with celebratory posts from local fans, who expressed both humor and relief, saying that BTS had arrived in вяαzιℓ at just the right time. One excited fan wrote, “As soon as BTS comes to вяαzιℓ, Lula wins!! BTS, I fυ¢кing love you so much!!!!”
Others expressed relief that the group had arrived in the South αмєяι¢αn country after the tense election had reached its conclusion, adding that вяαzιℓ was now ready to welcome the members in a safer and more relaxed atmosphere. These posts quickly garnered tens of thousands of likes and significant engagement.
The reactions from вяαzιℓ’s ARMY community came after the results of the second round of the presidential election, held on October 25, 2026, were announced. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) defeated Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), winning approximately 51.8% of the vote against Bolsonaro’s 48.2%—a margin of more than four million votes. The result marked Lula’s fourth presidential term and made him the first candidate to overturn a first-round defeat and win the runoff since вяαzιℓ’s return to democracy.
With the election decided, campaign rallies and protests began to subside, helping restore stability to вяαzιℓ’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 had gained better control over its domestic situation and established a greater degree of security naturally came as a huge relief to fans.
Notably, several local K-pop fandoms had reportedly shown strong support for Lula ahead of the election. According to The Guardian, more than 600 fan communities, including fandoms of BTS, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga, participated in online campaigning efforts supporting his bid for reelection.
BTS fanbase BTS Project Brasil was among those involved, joining the campaign under the slogan “ARMYS COM LULA” and using hashtags such as #ARMYSComLULA, #ArmysNasUrnas, and #PolitizArmy. The account also shared promotional graphics featuring Lula alongside BTS members. According to вяαzιℓian media outlet Midia NINJA, related posts had garnered more than 145,000 views at the time of its report.
Beyond social media, ARMYs also took part in protests in São 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 show how some K-pop fandoms in вяαzιℓ have moved beyond music to engage with social and political issues they care about.
Against this backdrop, Lula’s reelection just before BTS’s arrival for three concerts at MorumBIS in São Paulo on October 28, 30, and 31, 2026, has clearly added to fans’ excitement.
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 marked a significant step forward. This may also have been one factor behind the enthusiastic support he received from ARMYs and other fandoms during his reelection campaign.
