Brazilian ARMY gifts J-Hope a large mural outside concert venue: "The most Brazilian Korean in the world" [K-EYES]

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They even gave him the Brazilian name 'Rafael'... The special love of Brazilian ARMY for J-Hope

A large mural dedicated to BTS member J-Hope has appeared outside a concert venue in São Paulo, Brazil. It is a gift completed by local fans who pooled funds for nearly half a year.

BTS kicked off its world tour "Arirang" at the Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, Brazil, on the 28th (local time). The performances will continue for three days through the 30th and 31st. A mural featuring J-Hope's face greeted fans along the path to the stadium.

The mural is the result of the "Hope in Motion (#HopeInMotion)" project, which was jointly promoted by Brazilian J-Hope fan bases. The project team first announced its plans on X (formerly Twitter) last May. One fan stated, "A mural honoring 'the most Brazilian Korean in the world' will be painted on the way to Morumbi," and appealed for donations and raffle proceeds to help cover production costs.

Initially planned for a different road, the location was moved closer to the stadium "for everyone's safety and accessibility."

Photos and videos shared on social media platforms such as X show J-Hope depicted large in the mural, wearing sunglasses and pointing forward with his finger.

Dancing figures amidst pink clouds, a red star, and colorful graffiti lettering were blended together. The production process, including artists continuing to paint while standing on ladders, was also shared on social media. A video of a dancer performing breakdancing on a checkered mat laid out in front of the mural was also posted. It was a scene fitting for J-Hope, who is known for his dancing.

Fans were excited even before completion. One fan wrote, "I don't think everyone realizes it yet, but we are currently in 'Hope World.' It is becoming truly beautiful." "Hope World" is the title of J-Hope's first mixtape, released in 2018.

Another fan left a message for J-Hope in Korean: "It is a sight you must see even if it is from inside your car. Your own universe unfolds." Reactions such as "I am already tearing up. It is truly amazing" and "Thank you to the Hope in Motion team" followed. An overseas account reporting on BTS chart news also shared a video, stating, "Brazilian ARMY created a J-Hope mural right in front of the stadium for the Arirang tour."

The event does not end with the mural. The project team announced that it will hold various events in front of the mural on the 28th, 30th, and 31st, when the concerts take place. On the final day, the 31st, they plan to distribute 5,000 J-Hope fans to ground-level audience members.

The affection of Brazilian fans for J-Hope is special. Among local fans, he is also called by the Brazilian nickname "Rafael," and this nickname is attached to the names of local fan accounts that share news about J-Hope. One fan left a comment on the mural video: "Come here, Rafaelo, run (Corre aqui, Rafaelo, corre)." This mural has effectively engraved that affection onto the streets of São Paulo.

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