The Reason BTS Haven’t Returned to South Korea After Wrapping Up Their South American Tour Leg

BTS successfully completed three sold-out shows in São Paulo, вяαzιℓ, last weekend as part of their ARIRANG World Tour. Their return to the stage after seven years, since their 2019 concert at Allianz Parque, fully satisfied the long-awaited demand among South αмєяι¢αn ARMY. The excitement was so intense that it reportedly brought parts of downtown São Paulo and major international airports to a standstill throughout the concert period.

вяαzιℓ's prominent daily newspaper Folha de S.Paulo praised the performance, stating, "They narrowed both the physical and emotional distance with the au∂ιєnce through a 360-degree open stage and fluent Portuguese communication," while hailing it as "an unparalleled stage that combines world-clαѕѕ pop music with кσяєα's traditional soul."

Shortly after the concert, during a global livestream, RM also expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming enthusiasm of the fans. “I was really moved when I saw a banner in the au∂ιєnce that read, ‘We’ve been waiting for 10 years,’” he shared. Jin, meanwhile, promised, “Thank you so sincerely for waiting for us. We will definitely come back to South αмєяι¢α.”

Notably, according to local media reports, BTS will not return to South кσяєα after wrapping up their three-day run at MorumBIS Stadium in São Paulo, which also marked the end of their South αмєяι¢αn tour leg. Instead, the group is reportedly heading to the United States, where they will stay until their next tour stop.

According to вяαzιℓian aviation publication AEROIN and local entertainment outlet Billboard Brasil on November 1, local time, BTS departed for Los Angeles, California, on the same day aboard a Boeing 777 private charter. The large, long-haul pαѕѕenger aircraft was previously operated by Delta Air Lines and was chartered exclusively for the group. The flight to Los Angeles was reportedly arranged via Guarulhos and Viracopos airports.

Local media also revealed that BTS would have a short period of rest and preparation there before resuming their world tour in Taiwan on November 19.

This schedule has come as a surprise to many fans, who consider it unusual. During previous tour legs, even when the group had only a few days or a week off, BTS would typically return to South кσяєα to rest before heading out again. This time, however, all seven members—and even their staff—reportedly traveled to Los Angeles instead of returning home.

Fans also noticed that Kimvenchy, one of BTS’s key stylists who has worked on recent projects such as the “Yet To Come” music video, the “SWIM” music video, the ARIRANG tour, and major magazine covers, shared an Instagram Story showing a flight departing from South кσяєα for the United States, most likely Los Angeles.

The news have fueled speculation that BTS may be preparing to film or shoot soмєтнing, possibly a pictorial or magazine feature. Since local media have described the trip as a period of “rest,” fans have also not ruled out the possibility that the group has rented a songwriting camp in Los Angeles, similar to the one they used in July last year while working on the ARIRANG album. The trip could therefore combine some downtime with work on a project between tour dates.

The news quickly sparked excitement among fans, who took to social media to share their reactions:

- They are staying in LA till there next concert? So we are getting new songs?

- I feel like they're cooking up soмєтнing?? Hmm, even the stylist is heading to Los Angeles

- Hmm, whatever they are cooking or just taking rest , I'm all sat and excited

- Guys help, soмєтнing big is definitely coming our way. In the end, we'll just end up looking like clowns as usual

- I hope they are having a good time together and doing whatever they want. Be that resting or staying up all night gaming

- Studio time for next album??? I think they're preparing soмєтнing, they mentioned it

- Maybe from LA each one heads out on a trip for vacation and to have some free time

- They are coming to LA? Would I have a chance to see a glimpse of BTS members strolling in the city?

- I wonder if they're going to record Bon Voyage? Or are they just going to make more songs for soмєтнing?