BTS Confirms First Solo Concert in Argentina This October... Local Reaction Explodes

With the confirmation of BTS's first concert in Argentina as part of their world tour schedule, local fans are enthusiastically reacting on social media.

Argentina's largest daily newspaper 'Clarin' reported on the 13th (local time) the news of BTS's first visit to Argentina. The world-renowned K-pop group BTS is set to hold a world tour concert in Buenos Aires on October 23-24, which is expected to be the largest and most ambitious stage in BTS's tour history.

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As soon as the concert announcement was made, local fans have been sharing congratulatory videos and messages to celebrate the joy.

Some fans welcomed the timing of BTS's visit, noting that it coincides with Argentina's spring season when the capital Buenos Aires is adorned with purple Jacaranda flowers, saying, "It's the perfect timing to welcome BTS." Purple is BTS's symbolic color.

On X (formerly Twitter), a post stated, "After Jin's visit to Argentina in October 2022, we won the World Cup in December of the same year," and the atmosphere is spreading that BTS's visit is a sign of good luck as all seven members will be visiting this time.

Another fan expressed hope that, "Jungkook sang the official theme song for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and we won," indicating that BTS will bring positive energy to the national football team.

The final of the 2026 World Cup is in July, before BTS's visit, but fans highlighted the symbolic significance of the first concert by mentioning the World Cup.

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This enthusiasm is clearly reflected in the systematic activities of the Argentina BTS fan club.

The fan club has been organizing large-scale events centered around the Obelisk, a landmark in Buenos Aires, in line with BTS members' birthdays, debut anniversaries, and visit schedules.

A notable example is when member Jin visited Argentina in October 2022 as a guest for Coldplay's concert; fans displayed welcome ads on large billboards near the Obelisk and decorated the city center with purple lights and waves of support.

In June 2024, to celebrate BTS's 11th debut anniversary and Jin's military discharge, fans gathered around the Obelisk holding purple glow sticks to conduct a flash mob-style celebration.

Argentinian ARMYs execute billboard advertisements near the Obelisk every year on the members' birthdays, while also engaging in charitable donations and cultural exchange activities.

Last June, a car parade celebrating the discharge of BTS members took place in Tucumán Province, Argentina, drawing attention.

The fan club plans to hold another purple car parade on the 18th to celebrate the announcement of BTS's official visit to Argentina.

Additionally, it is reported that a large-scale event is being prepared to light up the entire Obelisk in purple in line with BTS's concert schedule in October. Local fans are expressing their excitement, stating, "BTS's first visit to Argentina is a cultural event that goes beyond just a concert."