A privacy debate has emerged in Peru ahead of BTS’s sold-out concerts in Lima after one television reporter said he planned to find out which hotel the group was staying at, while another anchor took the opposite approach and refused to reveal their location.
BTS arrived in Lima on October 5 after completing a concert in Bogotá, Colombia. The members were escorted from Jorge Chávez International Airport as they prepared for three sold-out performances at Estadio San Marcos on October 7, 9, and 10.
The discussion began after Canal N entertainment reporter Günter Rave commented on BTS’s arrival during a broadcast.
According to Peruvian outlet Infobae, Rave said, *“I have a lot of respect for ARMY, but we journalists do not respect that kind of request because it is news, and we follow the news.”*
He continued, *“In a little while, we will find out which hotel they are staying at and what schedules they have. Sorry to the ARMYs.”*
His remarks quickly drew criticism from BTS fans, who had already been asking people not to gather at airports or hotels and not to share information about the members’ whereabouts.
BTS Peru, a local fan community, had also encouraged fans not to distribute information that could interfere with the privacy of BTS members or staff.
Following the broadcast, some social media users called on the reporter to withdraw his comments and argued that reporting should not come at the expense of personal privacy.
However, the situation also developed another concern after some users reportedly shared the reporter’s personal information online. Peruvian media noted that this raised a separate privacy issue of its own. Rave had not publicly responded at the time of the report.
A different response from Latina news anchor Mónica Delta later gained praise from fans.
While reporting that BTS had already arrived in Lima, Delta said, *“Of course, I am not going to say where they are. I can only tell you that they are preparing for their three concerts.”*
Fans praised the anchor for choosing not to disclose the group’s location, with many describing her approach as respectful.
The situation has also highlighted differences within the fandom itself. Infobae reported that dozens of fans still gathered near a hotel believed to be connected to BTS despite requests from fan groups to avoid doing so.
With BTS visiting Peru for their first concerts in the country as a full group, the contrasting comments from the two broadcasters have placed renewed attention on how entertainment media and fans handle celebrities’ privacy while covering major public events.
