12 October,2026 10:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BTS RM. Pic via X
BTS leader RM addressed the hotel crowd row during the group's latest concert in Lima, Peru. After concerns regarding large gatherings outside their hotel emerged. The incident happened during thier stay at a hotel where the group was staying, sparking discussions among fans about celebrity privacy, safety and responsible fan behaviour. During the day 2 concert, RM stated that his earlier remarks were not specifically about Peru or Latin America. He noted that similar incidents have occurred in other parts of the world as well.
The BTS leader addressed the controversy around the large crowds gathering outside the group's hotel in Lima, Peru, during the band's concert. During his speech, RM said he wanted to address his earlier post and explained that the issue was not limited to one country or continent.
He said, "The post I wrote yesterday isn't about Latin America or Peru; similar things have happened in Europe, in the United States, and honestly, it's something that's been happening all along. It could happen in Asia too." He also acknowledged that any fans had been respecting the group's privacy by not gathering outside their hotel or even pretending not to notice them on the streets. However, RM also expressed concerns about the use of drones and lasers. He said that such behaviour is unacceptable.
RM further added that BTS had never viewed its fans differently based on their nationality or location. He requested the fandom to remain united and not let the actions of a few individuals to create divisions among supporters. "Everyone, honestly, when have we ever divided people by nationality or continent? Under the name ARMY, under the name BTS, we are all the same people," he said.
As RM addressed the controversy on stage during the Lima concert, fans were heard chanting "Sorry" during his speech. The response has drawn attention online as the moment soon became a part of the wider discussion about the relationship between BTS and ARMY. The incident has also sparked a debate around the importance of respecting the members' personal space.
RM had earlier commented about the noise outside the group's hotel in Peru, which he claimed had prevented members and staff from getting adequate rest.
