Peruvian news anchor Monica Delta announced Latina Noticias will not reveal where K-pop band BTS is staying in Lima, backing privacy requests from fans.
All seven members of the South Korean group arrived at Jorge Chavez International Airport on the night of October 5 ahead of three scheduled concerts at San Marcos Stadium.
Following their arrival in the Peruvian capital, members of the ARMY fan community requested that news media avoid broadcasting information regarding the group's hotel, local movements, and private activities.
During the Latina Noticias broadcast, Delta confirmed that the band had landed in Lima. She described BTS as a musical ensemble that is breaking records around the world and noted that fans in Peru were excited about their arrival.
Delta made clear that while journalists at the station knew details regarding the group's accommodation, Latina Noticias chose not to share that information publicly. She explained that the broadcast would respect the musicians' privacy and focus its coverage on the scheduled concerts.
Fan reactions to media privacy decisions
The decision by Delta and Latina Noticias drew widespread applause from members of ARMY Peru, who had urged fans and reporters to grant the band space during their stay.
Social media users posted messages backing Latina Television following the segment. Fans described the network as the best for respecting the group's privacy, praised the channel for setting an example, and pledged their loyalty to the broadcast.
Other followers emphasized that the musicians needed rest during their tour and called on all media outlets to show similar restraint.
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed in Seoul. Their global fanbase, known as ARMY, is widely recognized for coordinating online campaigns to protect the group's privacy and security while on tour.
Monica Delta is a veteran Peruvian journalist and news anchor for Latina Television, one of Peru's main commercial broadcasting networks headquartered in Lima.
Clash over coverage between television networks
The stance taken by Delta and Latina Noticias marked a distinct contrast with comments made by news anchor Gunter Rave during a broadcast on rival channel Canal N.
Rave spoke as Canal N aired footage of the seven BTS members arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Callao, near Lima.
During the segment, Rave acknowledged the request from ARMY fans asking media outlets not to reveal hotel locations or disturb the artists where they rest.
However, Rave stated that journalists do not respect such requests because their job is to report the news. He added that reporters would continue following the band's activities throughout their stay in Peru.
Gunter Rave is a Peruvian television reporter and news presenter for Canal N, a 24-hour news channel in Peru. The contrasting approaches between the two broadcasters highlighted differing newsroom standards regarding celebrity privacy in Peruvian media.
Logistics and local transport warnings around venues
BTS is scheduled to perform three concerts at San Marcos Stadium on October 7, October 9, and October 10. San Marcos Stadium, located at the National University of San Marcos in Lima, is a major venue for international music events.
Local authorities announced street closures and traffic detours around San Marcos Stadium to manage congestion during the three show dates.
In addition, the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao, known as ATU, issued a warning regarding unofficial fan buses. ATU warned that operators of the so-called ARMY bus face fines of up to 15,000 soles if they abandon their authorized routes to transport fans or follow the group across unauthorized paths.
