BTS member V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has received an enthusiastic welcome from Brazilian fans as he returns to São Paulo after seven years, bringing back the affectionate nickname "Mr. Lindo" that fans gave him in 2019.
As BTS performs its *ARIRANG* world tour at MorumBIS Stadium in São Paulo, local ARMYs have been celebrating V's long-awaited return with special fan projects and messages of support.
The nickname "Mr. Lindo" first became popular during BTS' 2019 concerts in Brazil. In Portuguese, "lindo" means beautiful or handsome, reflecting the affection Brazilian fans have shown V over the years.
At the time, "Lindo" reportedly topped worldwide real-time trends for more than six hours, while some local media even referred to Brazil as "Lindoland."
Seven years later, the nickname has returned as fans celebrate V's performances on the *ARIRANG* tour.
Brazilian music outlet Billboard Brazil also praised V's performance during the first concert, highlighting his stage presence, dancing, and charisma.
The publication described his performance as commanding, noting how his movements and energy drew enthusiastic reactions from the audience.
Meanwhile, Brazilian fanbase KIM TAEHYUNG BRASIL organized a special bus shelter advertisement near the concert venue with the message *"Welcome Back Mr. Lindo,"* celebrating his return to the country.
V also attracted significant online attention following the performance.
According to the report, Google Trends data showed strong search interest in V across 75 of 82 countries tracked, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Brazil.
Several fan phrases also appeared in worldwide and Brazilian real-time trends, including *"MR LINDO V IS BACK,"* *"BRAZILIAN FEVER TAEHYUNG,"* and *"KIMTAEHYUNG_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG."*
For Brazilian ARMYs, V's return is more than another concert appearance. It marks a reunion with an artist they have affectionately called "Mr. Lindo" since 2019, showing how the nickname and their support have continued over the past seven years.