BTS members Jin and Jungkook had to personally ask fans to stop filming at Incheon International Airport on September 30, 2026, after some individuals continued recording even while the group’s passports were being checked. The five members present — Jimin, Jin, V, Jungkook, and J-Hope — were departing for Atlanta ahead of the South American leg of their ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG”, which begins on October 2 in Bogotá, Colombia. The airport incident has brought fresh attention to the ongoing issue of overzealous fan behaviour and artist privacy in South Korea.
What Happened At Incheon Airport
On the morning of September 30, 2026, a large crowd of fans gathered at Incheon International Airport to see the BTS members off. As the group made their way through departure procedures, fans followed them closely and kept filming. The situation became more serious during the passport verification process, when recording continued despite the risk of exposing personal information. Passports contain sensitive details, and filming them without consent is a serious privacy concern.
Jin was the first to react. He turned to Jungkook and said, “Hey, Jungkook, tell them to stop filming.” Jungkook then directly addressed the fans around him, saying, “Please stop.” Security guards also stepped in repeatedly, telling the crowd, “Please stop,” “Don’t film,” and “Your passports are visible,” according to reports from Sports Chosun, Insight Korea, and Herald Muse.
Despite these requests, some fans did not stop filming immediately. The members’ discomfort was clear, and the fact that they had to ask personally shows how difficult the situation had become.
Why Passport Filming Is A Serious Problem
Airports are public spaces, but the immigration and passport control area requires special care. When passports are being checked, personal information like full names, dates of birth, passport numbers, and nationality can be exposed. For celebrities who are already followed constantly, this adds another layer of privacy invasion. The incident has led to renewed calls for fans to respect boundaries, especially in sensitive areas like immigration counters.
BTS Has Spoken About Fan Boundaries Before
This is not the first time BTS members have addressed invasive fan behaviour. In August 2026, V and Jungkook shared a story on Weverse about going to a hotel gym at 2 AM and finding around 20 fans there. Jungkook said at the time, “I worked out at 2 AM, and there were 20 people in the gym. Does that make sense? I’ve never seen people working out at dawn during a tour. But there were 20 people. I can’t accept that.” He added, “If you want to work out, 20 or 30 people doesn’t matter. If anything, it’s good if it helps. But please don’t just stare. Look at the equipment. Isn’t this our private life?”
In July 2026, V also asked fans to stop visiting their hotels, saying, “I’m really grateful for the feelings of welcome, but if possible, I’d appreciate it if you could refrain from coming to the hotel. I don’t want to share where we are staying.”
BigHit Music has taken legal action against stalkers and sasaeng fans. In June 2026, the agency shared that a defendant who broke into an artist’s home and repeatedly stalked them received a one-year prison sentence with a two-year probation period. The agency stated, “We maintain a zero-tolerance principle against malicious actors targeting our artists, and this applies equally to both Koreans and foreigners.” A Brazilian woman who rang Jungkook’s doorbell 133 times also received a suspended prison sentence earlier in 2026.
Details About The ARIRANG South America Tour
BTS is currently on their ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG”, which kicked off in April 2026. The tour has already become the highest-grossing global tour of 2026, with $465.8 million in ticket sales and 2,314,140 attendees across 38 shows through August 12, 2026, according to Pollstar.
The South American leg begins on October 2 and 3 at Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, Colombia. The group will then perform in Lima, Peru on October 7, 9, and 10 at Estadio San Marcos, followed by Santiago, Chile on October 14, 16, and 17 at Estadio Nacional. The tour continues in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 21, 23, and 24 at Estadio Único de La Plata, and closes the Latin American leg with three shows in São Paulo, Brazil on October 28, 30, and 31 at Estádio MorumBIS. In total, the South American leg includes 14 shows across five cities.
Live Viewing Events For Global Fans
Fans who cannot attend the concerts in person will have the chance to watch two shows in cinemas worldwide. The Buenos Aires concert on October 24 will be broadcast live in the Americas on October 24 and in the rest of the world on October 25. The São Paulo concert on October 30 will be shown in the Americas on October 30 and globally on October 31. These live viewings are part of HYBE CINE FEST 2026, which runs from October 24 to October 31 in over 60 territories. Tickets went on sale on September 17 via btsliveviewing.com and local cinema partners including PVR INOX in India.
“We’re proud to continue our role in BTS’ comeback of the decade with these live viewings from Latin America, including the group’s first-ever performance in Argentina,” said Trafalgar Releasing CEO Marc Allenby. “Together with HYBE and our global exhibition partners, we’re excited to make these events truly unmissable as we bring the energy of Buenos Aires and São Paulo to fans worldwide.”
A Viral Airport Moment
The same airport departure also gave fans a lighter moment. Jin arrived wearing a T-shirt printed with Jungkook’s face from his solo album ‘GOLDEN’. Jungkook noticed his own image on his hyung’s shirt and looked closely at it, while V and J-Hope laughed at the scene. Jin even recreated the pose from the printed photo, with V helping him get the angle right.
The moment quickly spread across social media and became a fan-favourite interaction from the departure.
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