BTS member V captured attention during the group's concert in Argentina after paying tribute to football legend Lionel Messi and connecting with local fans through a special message in Spanish.
During the first night of BTS's concert at the Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona in La Plata, Argentina, V surprised fans by wearing the country's national football team jersey featuring Messi's famous No. 10.
He also recreated Messi's signature goal celebration by pointing his index finger toward the sky, a gesture that drew attention from concertgoers and local media.
The moment was especially meaningful for Argentine fans, as Messi remains one of the country's most celebrated sports figures.
However, V's connection with the audience went beyond his football-inspired outfit.
During his closing remarks, the BTS member used a popular Argentine expression to show his appreciation for the fans who attended the concert.
V enthusiastically shouted, "¡Aguante, ARMY! Fuera de joda, son el mejor público."
The message roughly translates to, "Let's go, ARMY! Seriously, you're the best audience!"
By using familiar local expressions, V added a personal touch to his message and showed his appreciation for the Argentine audience.
His appearance also attracted attention from international social media accounts.
FC Bayern Munich's official Spanish-language account reacted to V wearing the No. 10 jersey, joking, "Number 10 really suits you, but an FC Bayern jersey… wow, that would be crazy!"
Meanwhile, Duolingo's Spanish-language account praised his use of Spanish, commenting, "Spanish suits you so well."
The reactions highlighted how V's performance reached audiences beyond BTS fans, drawing attention from football and language-related accounts.
From honoring Messi to speaking directly to ARMY in Spanish, V made an effort to connect with Argentine fans through moments that reflected their local culture.
His heartfelt closing message became one of the memorable highlights of BTS's concert, showing how music and small cultural gestures can bring artists and international audiences closer together.
