BTS in Brazil’s National Team Uniform… Peru’s Poncho, Chilean Shepherd, Argentina’s Messi—“Custom Outfits for Four South American Countries” [K-EYES]

Even shouted Brazil’s cheering chant... Wore symbols of pride from four South American countries at each national concert
Messi’s No. 10 jersey → poncho → shepherd’s hat → Canaries’ jersey... The finale of transforming into locals from four South American countries

In Peru, it was a poncho and fur hat; in Chile, traditional shepherd attire; in Argentina, Messi’s No. 10 jersey. And finally, in Brazil, it was the national team jersey. Throughout their South American tour, BTS took the stage in each country wearing symbols of that nation’s pride, thrilling local fans.

On the 31st, local time, BTS performed the final show of the Brazilian leg of their world tour, “Arirang,” at Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, Brazil. It was their first Brazilian concert in seven years, and about 84,000 people attended each of the three days.

The highlight came in the latter part of the concert. According to Billboard Brasil, members SUGA, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook took the stage wearing Brazil national football team jerseys. Jin wore a “cocar,” a traditional feathered headdress of Brazil’s Indigenous peoples.

According to local outlet Portal R10, the members appeared in these outfits before performing “Butter” and “Dynamite,” paying tribute to the audience through movements and dances reminiscent of Brazilian football. Jung Kook also heated up the crowd by taking off his shirt.

The “fan service” for football-loving Brazil had begun the previous day. During the concert on the 30th, V joined the audience in shouting the chant that rings out at every Brazil national team match: “I am Brazilian, with great pride and great love (Eu sou brasileiro, com muito orgulho, com muito amor).”

These “locally tailored outfits” became a tradition of this South American tour. It began in Peru. At their final concert at San Marcos Stadium in Lima, Peru, on the 10th, all seven BTS members appeared wearing traditional Andean ponchos and fur hats called “chullos.” Hats shaped like llamas and “Pucará bulls,” traditional Peruvian handicrafts, also made an appearance. After shouting, “Peru is the best! Peru is key! (¡Peru es top! ¡Peru es clave!),” V came down from the stage and gave the chullo he had been wearing to a fan.

A week later, at the final concert at Chile’s National Stadium in Santiago on the 17th, they transformed into Chilean traditional “huaso” shepherds. They wore wide-brimmed straw hats called “chupallas” and “mantas” draped over their shoulders. Jin drew attention by wrapping himself in a purple manta, BTS’s signature color. V was cheered when he greeted the crowd in Chilean dialect, saying, “ARMY Chile, how are you? (¿Como estai, poh?).”

In Argentina, football hero Lionel Messi made an appearance. At the first concert at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in La Plata on the 21st, five members, including V and Jung Kook, performed “Come Over” wearing Argentina national team jerseys bearing Messi’s No. 10. Jimin and Jin wore outfits incorporating the colors of the Argentine flag, while the members imitated Messi’s goal celebration of raising both index fingers toward the sky.

The members greeted fans in Portuguese they had prepared until the very end. Jung Kook shouted, “ARMY! This is our last concert in São Paulo. Let’s enjoy it more than ever,” while V promised, “We’ll pour everything we have into making this an unforgettable night.” Jin said, “Thank you sincerely, truly, for waiting for us,” and bid farewell by saying, “We will definitely come back (Com certeza voltaremos).”

Their affection for Brazilian fans continued during the livestream held after the concert. RM said, “There were many fans holding signs that read, ‘We waited 10 years,’” and j-hope said, “Seeing things like that really moves me.”

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