BTS may meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and first lady Rosangela “Janja” da Silva during their visit to Brazil in October 2026. The rumor started swirling around after Janja posted a video on July 28, 2026, saying that she and President Lula would welcome BTS. She described the planned visit as a celebration and encouraged fans to stay alert for updates. Her comments came while she was discussing the recent state visit of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung.
“In October, President Lula and I will warmly welcome BTS. It’s going to be an incredible celebration. Stay tuned!”
Brazilian newspaper Correio Braziliense reported on July 30, 2026, that talks about a meeting with the seven-member group were underway. According to the report, no location or schedule had been confirmed, but São Paulo is considered the most likely place. BTS will be performing in that city for three sold-out shows on October 28, October 30, and October 31, 2026, as part of the ARIRANG world tour. These concerts would give the group time to attend a meeting with Brazil’s presidential couple during the visit.
📹 Momento que o BTS saiu na sacada do Palácio Nacional, no México, para cumprimentar a multidão de ARMYs que esperavam eles! 💜 pic.twitter.com/GMtxZrmNF5
— BTS ⟭⟬ BRASIL⁷ ⊙⊝⊜ (@BTSxBRAZIL) May 6, 2026
A meeting would continue an earlier connection between BTS and Lula’s family. During Lula and Janja’s state visit to South Korea in February 2026, chef Paik Jong-won delivered a signed gift from BTS member Jin to Janja. The gift included a message expressing Jin’s hope to meet her in Brazil. However, neither Hybe nor the Brazilian government has officially confirmed that the October meeting will happen. These rumors follow BTS’ recent visit to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on May 6, 2026. The “Dynamite” hitmakers appeared with the head of state at the National Palace in Mexico City, stepping out to the palace balcony to greet an estimated 50,000 ARMY fans.
