BTS, the South Korean pop group, skipped the part of its São Paulo show that fans love most: the walk through the crowd during the song “IDOL”. Our BTS São Paulo live updates hub tracks the three-night run.
Key Facts
- What happened: At the 28 October opener, BTS did not make its usual walk near the crowd during “IDOL”.
- Why: No official reason has been given; some fans guessed the floor was too crowded.
- Next: Shows on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October start at 8:00 p.m. in São Paulo (7:00 p.m. ET).
- Scale: All three shows are sold out at MorumBIS, a São Paulo stadium holding about 84,000.
The Walk Fans Did Not Get
BTS opened its three-night São Paulo run at Estádio do MorumBIS on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. During “IDOL”, the seven members did not make the usual walk through the lower stadium area.
The walk had been part of the show at earlier stops on the “ARIRANG” world tour, the group’s current stadium tour. Some attendees said the floor looked too crowded for the movement, but that remains unverified, and no organiser has said the venue was oversold.
Online reaction split. Some fans criticised the change, while others backed dropping the walk if crowd conditions made it a safety risk.
Fans Also Reported Entry Problems
Fans also reported closed gates and some ticket holders left outside on opening night, in heavy rain. No response from the promoter, Live Nation Brasil, had been published.
The opener was BTS’s first Brazilian show in seven years, since its May 2019 shows at Allianz Parque, another São Paulo stadium.
What Happens Next
The remaining concerts are on Friday, 30 October, and Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Brasília time (BRT, UTC−3), which is 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. BRT on both nights.
The venue’s capacity is reported at about 84,400 per night, so roughly 250,000 people across the three sold-out shows. A cinema live viewing of the 30 October show is promoted in more than 80 countries and regions, with screening times varying by market.
Roads, Maps and Screens
São Paulo’s traffic authority, CET (Companhia de Engenharia de Tráfego), began road restrictions around MorumBIS at 11:00 p.m. on 27 October. A second phase runs from 11:00 p.m. on 29 October until 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, 1 November.
Procon-SP, the state consumer-protection agency, pressed Live Nation Brasil over screens and visibility. The state prosecutors’ office questioned seating maps that showed standing zones called Pit 1 and Pit 2, and on 26 October the promoter said the structure matched the official map shown when sales opened, and that the production format was standardised across South America.
What It Means for US Readers
US fans can follow the 30 October show through the cinema live viewing; check local listings for the time. The two remaining shows start at 7:00 p.m. ET, so they fall in the US evening.
The question to watch is whether the promoter or the group explains the missing walk before Friday. A calm, crowd-safe show on the next two nights would end the row quickly.
What Is Not Known
BTS, Live Nation Brasil and MorumBIS have not said why the walk was cut. Nothing confirms that the floor was oversold or that any safety limit was breached.
It is also unclear whether the walk returns on 30 or 31 October. We found no prediction-market price for the São Paulo shows.
Sources
Published Thursday, 29 October, ET. Source: The Rio Times reporting, São Paulo road closures, CET traffic notices, Procon-SP, statements by Live Nation Brasil and the tour organisers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did BTS skip the “IDOL” walk in São Paulo?
No official reason has been published. Some fans guessed the floor was too crowded, which is unverified.
When are the next BTS shows in São Paulo?
On Friday, 30 October, and Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Brasília time (7:00 p.m. ET). Both are at MorumBIS.