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The VIO account for BTS reported that Namjoon praised the audience during the part when they sang "Arirang," saying that among all the countries they had visited, they had been the best there. The author expressed her excitement about his words. https://t.co/DKTXAQQBsK #Arirang #Namjoon #Kpop (translated)

Info Jimin informed that the team prepared a birthday poster for Jimin with messages from colleagues and close people. The notes praised him as an artist, highlighted his kindness, and thanked him for the inspiration and support he offered. Several messages wished for him to stay healthy and complete the tour safely. One of them stated that Jimin was spending his birthday on tour in South America; others hoped that the date would be happy and memorable. Namjoon also congratulated him on turning 31 and described him as a warm light in the world. DS and other senders also sent congratulations. #Jimin #FelizAniversário #BTS (translated)

The author stated that a woman had suffered a "horrible" experience at a BTS concert and noted that, as she wrote, the mother had come to see her idols, but the experience turned into a nightmare because of her nationality. She called for setting aside disputes about which country was better and condemned discrimination against people from any country. She also urged the fandom to reconsider their attitude and alluded to Namjoon's words. She added that she hoped those who had treated the woman that way would face consequences. #BTS #NoALaDiscriminación #FandomUnido (translated)

ARMY FORCE Peru wrote that many Peruvian fans of BTS had gone through difficult days, feeling helpless, frustrated, and sad, and that some had received comments blaming them collectively for the actions of a few people. The account mentioned that Namjoon had reminded them that BTS and ARMY had no borders and encouraged the fans not to let those comments overshadow the shared love. It also urged the Peruvian ARMY to enjoy the last concert date, to sing and express their support for the group. According to the post, Namjoon had remembered that there were many wonderful fans in Peru as well. #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LIMA #BTS #Namjoon #RM #BTS #ARMY #Namjoon (translated)

ARMY FORCE Peru shared a story about Namjoon's speech during the second day of the BTS concert in Lima. According to the post, the singer clarified that what he had written the day before did not refer to Latin America or Peru, and that similar situations had also occurred in Europe and the United States, and could happen in Asia. Namjoon said he knew that many fans avoided approaching the hotel or pretended not to recognize the group on the street, but pointed out that flying drones or pointing lasers at them was not right. He added that Taehyung had talked about those behaviors in Europe and that this time he was the one doing it. He also stated that BTS and ARMY did not differentiate people by nationality or continent, and asked them to continue loving each other and ignore those who, he said, had strange ideas. He expressed that he still believed there were many more wonderful and caring fans, also in Peru, and thanked the Peruvian audience. https://t.co/4wuIaPZVIF #BTS #Namjoon #ARMY (translated)

The author wrote that Namjoon's words in defense of Army Peru against xenophobia, along with the affection received that day, made her feel as if she had received a hug from him and BTS. She added that this support was what the Peruvian women needed to be encouraged and said that she loved Namjoon very much. https://t.co/ShTF2OPqyB #BTS #Namjoon #ARMY (translated)

Kitano stated, on behalf of ARMY and BTS, that they were all the same people. He also wrote that people said and heard what they wanted and questioned when BTS had divided anyone by nationality or continent. In the end, he described Kim Namjoon as a precious stone. #BTS #ARMY #Kpop (translated)

Kitano shared what he presented as Namjoon's full speech. According to the text, Namjoon stated that situations like the one mentioned earlier, related to Peru, also occurred in Europe and the United States and could happen in Asia. He said that trying to reach hotels using drones or lasers was inappropriate, even in Europe, and clarified that Taehyung had made a comment about this on site, but he was addressing the subject at that moment. Namjoon also questioned the distinction between people by nationality and said that, as ARMYs and BTS fans, everyone was equal. He asked fans to ignore comments he considered strange and to preserve the love that united them. He added that some people would only hear what they wanted to, but he praised the ARMYs he considered amazing and beautiful. https://t.co/wYEzF2vGTJ #BTS #ARMY #Namjoon (translated)

The cat account saw that BTS shared a speech by Namjoon, who thanked his Peruvian fans and said that his post the day before did not refer only to Latin America or Peru. He pointed out that similar situations had occurred for a long time in Europe and the United States, and could also happen in Asia. Namjoon said he knew that some people avoided approaching BTS or pretended not to recognize them on the street. He also stated that it was not right for local people to come to the hotel, use drones, or point lasers at the group. He added that Taehyung had spoken about the topic in Europe and that he was addressing it in Peru. The singer asked when BTS had divided people by nationality or continent and argued that, under the names of ARMY and BTS, they were one community. He asked that strange comments be ignored and that love be maintained, and said that he believed there were many wonderful fans, including in Peru. #BTS #Namjoon #ARMY (translated)

BAS⁷ ⊙⊝⊜ cited Kim Namjoon saying that a text written by him the day before did not refer only to Peru or Latin America, but also to situations that frequently occurred in Europe and the United States and that could happen in Asia. BAS asked people to stop attributing words to them, to respect the request for privacy, and not to associate an entire continent with a minority that they considered out of touch. #Respeito #Diversidade #Identidade (translated)

On the second night in Lima, Peru, Namjoon thanked the audience and said that Peruvians were the best. He explained that his post the previous day did not refer just to Peru or Latin America: according to him, similar situations had long been occurring in Europe and the United States and could also happen in Asia. Namjoon stated that some fans pretended not to recognize the group on the street, but that using drones or pointing lasers at them was unacceptable. He said that while Tae had spoken about the subject in Europe, he was speaking for himself on that occasion. He also stated that he did not differentiate fans by nationality or continent and that, for him, everyone was equal within the ARMY and BTS. Finally, he asked fans to ignore comments he considered absurd and to maintain their love for the group. Namjoon said he believed that there were many special ARMYs and ended by thanking and declaring his love for Peru. #BTS #Namjoon #Peru (translated)

The author wrote that what happened the day before at the hotel had been disgusting, although she pointed out that not all ARMY behaved that way and that the group members knew it. She also stated that the xenophobia directed against Peru had been so much that Namjoon had to speak out on the issue, and she asked for that situation to change and end. #NoALaXenofobia #ARMY #Respeto (translated)

The account ᴅᴀɴɪ⁷⊙⊝⊜ shared a message that was attributed to Namjoon, who said that the problem mentioned in one of his texts from the previous day was not limited to Peru or Latin America, but could also occur in Europe, the United States, and Asia. He pointed out that it was something common and that he knew many fans were trying not to approach the hotel. Namjoon described the use of drones or lasers as inappropriate behavior and stated that, within ARMY and BTS, people were equal regardless of their nationality. He also requested to ignore strange comments and to continue defending the bond between fans, and he thanked and expressed his affection for the Peruvian ARMY. #BTS #ARMY #Namjoon (translated)

Estefany celebrated Namjoon's words and encouraged him to respond to those expressing xenophobia. She shared a statement where he said that the text he had written the day before did not refer only to Peru or Latin America: similar situations had also occurred in Europe and the United States, could occur in Asia, and happened frequently. https://t.co/9vtJxj7VuF #xenofobia #latinoamérica #solidaridad (translated)

mar⁷ 🇵🇪 wrote that, in his speech in Peru, Namjoon also mentioned that something similar had happened to Taehyung in Europe. According to the author, Namjoon stated that it was not a matter of nationalities and that they did not see ARMY that way, but rather of respect and education. The author added that what happened in Peru was wrong. #Namjoon #ARMY #Respeto (translated)