BTS put down their mics as 85,000 in São Paulo sang "Arirang" together... First Brazil show in seven years [K-EYES]

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Brazil show that started with a capacity of 1,500 twelve years ago ... Expected to draw a total audience of 252,000 over three days of the 'Arirang Tour'

The group BTS took the stage in Brazil for the first time in seven years. More than 85,000 audience members in São Paulo responded by singing "Arirang" together, and the members put down their microphones to listen to the crowd's song.

On the 28th (local time), BTS performed on the opening night of the Brazil leg of their world tour "Arirang" at Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, Brazil. This is their first concert in Brazil since the "Love Yourself: Speak Yourself" tour in 2019. The three-day show, which runs through the 30th and 31st, was sold out. The Brazilian daily O Tempo reported that 252,000 tickets were sold across the three performances, noting that BTS has reclaimed its position as the K-pop act drawing the largest audience in Brazil.

BTS, which first met Brazilian fans at a venue with a capacity of 1,500 in 2014, has gathered an audience more than 160 times larger in 12 years, selling out three stadium shows.

Rain that fell all day could not dampen the heat. According to the business daily Folha de S.Paulo, the rain that continued throughout the afternoon stopped as soon as the concert began. The show opened with "Hooligan" and delivered 23 songs over approximately two hours and 20 minutes. The stage featured a circular structure surrounding the audience on all sides, four extended stages reaching toward the seating area, and a rotating circular platform.

The most moving moment came during the performance of "Body to Body." As the audience joined in singing a section of "Arirang," the Korean folk song that also serves as the tour's title, the members put down their microphones and looked out at the crowd. The large screens displayed fans wearing traditional Korean hanbok.

The members approached the fans with prepared Portuguese phrases. According to Brazilian entertainment outlet O Fuxico, Jungkook greeted the audience by saying, "It has been seven years, São Paulo. Let's make tonight special (Depois de 7 anos, São Paulo, vamos fazer essa noite ser especial)."

V said, "You have filled this massive stadium. Are you ready to go crazy?" and even used the Brazilian slang phrase "Army arrasa, papo reto!" ("ARMY is the best, for real!"), drawing cheers. V also greeted the audience in Portuguese near the end of the show, saying, "Thank you so much for being so passionate with us today."

Brazil-specific performances followed. During the "Butter" performance, the members incorporated dance moves popular in Brazil and performed the "shoulder dance," a goal celebration famously associated with Brazilian national team player Lucas Paquetá. Surprise song selections included "Black Swan" and "Fly to the Sky," an early debut track. This tour features two surprise songs that change at each show.

There were also regrets. Originally, during the "Idol" performance, a segment was planned where members would walk through the floor seating area, as they had done at other venues, but the organizers canceled it for safety reasons. Instead, all seven members performed the "Idol" choreography from start to finish on stage, which local media reported was a first for this tour. At South American shows, there are fewer large screens than in other regions, leading to some complaints about sightlines from certain seats.

The dedication of local fans also became a topic. A mural of J-Hope, created by Brazilian fans through fundraising, stood near the venue to welcome the audience.

BTS will continue its Brazil shows at the same venue on the 30th and 31st. The show on the 30th will be broadcast live in theaters worldwide.

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