Hello ARMY!
Today, I want to share something that’s been difficult for me to talk about.
I’ve been struggling with chronic pain for over a year since an injury.
I’ve tried many different treatments, but it’s still been a long and difficult journey, both physically and emotionally.
I’m still doing my best to recover, one day at a time. I hope to be back here with you guys soon. 💜
for those who are lost about the whole BTS Peru situation, here's what's been going on:
- so namjoon had posted on wv asking ppl to stop gathering outside their hotels because the noise was disturbing the members, staff AND other hotel guests, leaving them unable to sleep properly and potentially affecting their performances, he thanked everyone for the warm welcome and asked for privacy across their upcoming stops too.
- instead of acknowledging his concerns, some people started calling him xenophobic and defending themselves rather than accepting that boundaries need to be respected.
- then came the narrative that the people outside weren't ARMY. but with the drone shows, people singing Hooligan word for word and all the other activities happening, how can anyone confidently claim to know who everyone is? none of these things prove individual identities, but simply saying “they're not ARMY” doesn't solve the problem either.
- some genuine Peruvian ARMYs have reportedly been trying to redirect people away from the hotel through alternative location posts, and there were reports of water tankers being used to disperse the crowd.
- YET, a huge crowd is reportedly still outside the hotel, with some people saying it's just a popular tourist spot and a holiday. maybe some people are genuinely tourists, but we can't assume everyone's intentions either way now do we??
- NOW, a dancer from BTS' crew has also spoken up, asking people to stay away from the hotel, stop making noise and stop sending pictures of the hotel because this behaviour isn't something to be proud of.
AND NOW THERE ARE REPORTS OF PEOPLE POINTING LASERS AT THEIR HOTEL ROOMS. this is beyond disturbing.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS WAS NEVER ABOUT PERU OR LATIN AMERICAN ARMYs. IT'S ABOUT BTS' PRIVACY, SAFETY AND BASIC HUMAN DECENCY.
they deserve to sleep, rest and prepare for their performances without being watched or disturbed. whether those people are ARMY or not, whether the location is a tourist spot or not, NONE OF THAT JUSTIFIES INVADING THEIR PRIVACY.
stop making this about defending a country's reputation or proving who's a real ARMY. listen to what namjoon actually asked for. BTS came to perform for us, not to have their hotel turned into a public attraction. LET THEM REST. 💜
⛔WE DEMAND HYBE/BIGHIT TAKE THESE THREATS SERIOUSLY!
Threats against Taehyung are serious. Calling for his death, an acid attack, or any physical harm is not standing up for anyone. It is harassment and a threat of violence.
He did not cause other people’s actions or controversies. Do not drag him into them.
If you come across these accounts or posts, report them, block them, and save proof.
Do not reply or boost them.
Stop at violence. Protecting him is not up for fandom argument.
PROTECT TAEHYUNG. TAKE ACTION. KEEP HIM SAFE.
@HYBEOFFICIALtwt@bts_bighit
PROTECT TAEHYUNG
PROTECT YOUR ARTIST
BIGHIT AND HYBE TAKE ACTION
#ProtectTaehyung #ProtectYourArtist
the lesson i’ve learned from every latam tweet i’ve seen so far is "we carry bts in streams and charts, so we have the right to harass the boys however we want and put their lives in danger, and if they want security that's racist because stalking celebrities is our culture"
The amount of absolute madness going on in Lima is insane 🤦♀️
• Namjoon & Jungkook’s car swarmed and blocked outside the hotel after going out—people screaming at them to roll down the windows
• Randoms livestreaming the mess for clout & money
• Crowds still camping, singing, & screaming outside even AFTER the drone show ended
• Lasers being pointed straight at hotel windows
• AND airport staff leaking security check footage?!
As much as we appreciate the warm welcome and all the effort from true Peruvian ARMYs & local authorities, BTS’s experience this time has hit rock bottom. I hate to say it, but this might genuinely be the first and LAST time they ever hold a concert there.
Honestly, this might even affect the rest of the South American tour. Fans in the upcoming countries, PLEASE just listen to Namjoon’s plea! 🙏💔
anjir ini parah bgt sih, mobil bangtan sa staff yg lewat dihentiin dan mereka disuruh buat buka jendela
peru kata gue lo siap-siap bye bye sih keknya ini bakal jadi terakhir lo liat mereka ke sana https://t.co/bmzMl7Km7Y
Gente…. Eles não voltam mais pro país, esse aqui vai ser cancelado de qualquer possibilidade nos próximos anos. E não me vanham falar de xenofobia. Nenhum outro país fez esse absurdo aqui com eles durante a estadia https://t.co/ey3U4a7tfa
FILOs, LET THIS BE A LESSON TO US ALL.
PLEASE...
NO TEAM AIRPORT.
NO TEAM HOTEL.
DO NOT FOLLOW THEM.
DO NOT DISCLOSE THEIR WHEREABOUTS.
We CAN and we WILL DO RIGHT BY OUR BOYS.
When we're tempted to do something stupid, let's ask ourselves:
GUSTO BA NATING MAALALA TAYO NG BTS IN A NEGATIVE WAY?
GUSTO BA NATING UMABOT SA PUNTONG AYAW NA NILANG BUMALIK DITO FOR FUTURE CONCERTS?
Remember, it's their first time back in so many years. Let's not make them regret it.
If we really love our boys, let's show that love the right way. Respect their privacy, give them space, and LET THEM FEEL SAFE. We want them to remember the Philippines for the love and support we give them, not for making them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
LOVE THEM ENOUGH TO RESPECT THEM.
WE BELIEVE IN FILOs. Let's prove that our love comes with respect. 🇵🇭
PH ARMYS, we need to do something about weird facebook/non twitter armys trying to be team airport and team labas sa hotel.. i am worried for March 2027! 😭