BTS Member Jungkook Suffers Camera Mishap During South American Tour
BTS member Jungkook damaged his newly purchased Leica camera just one day after showing it off to fans, starnewskorea.com reported on October 3. The vocalist posted photos he took of his bandmates to his personal social media account, noting that the lens became dented after he dropped the device.
The mishap occurred right as the global pop group launched their massive stadium tour abroad. Jungkook had originally posted about the high-end camera on October 2, praising its image quality with the caption, “Leica.”
Tour Kickoff in Colombia and Upcoming South American Dates
The camera incident unfolded as BTS kicked off the BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ in South America. The group performed on October 2 and 3 at Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, Colombia. This marks the first time BTS has performed as a complete group in both Colombia and Argentina.
The Latin American leg of the tour includes 14 total shows across five cities. Following their opening stops in Colombia, the group travels to Lima in Peru, Santiago in Chile, Buenos Aires in Argentina, and São Paulo in Brazil.
Global Streaming Success for Album Arirang
While managing tour preparations and personal camera equipment, BTS continues to maintain strong chart numbers with their latest releases. Their fifth studio album, Arirang, released in March, secured the number three spot on the Spotify Weekly Top Albums Global chart for the tracking period of September 25 to October 1, starnewskorea.com reported. Meanwhile, the album’s title track, “SWIM,” landed at number 24 on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart.
Frequently Asked Questions About the BTS Tour and Releases
Which cities are included in the BTS World Tour Arirang South American leg?
The South American tour spans five cities across 14 performances. The group opened the tour in Bogotá, Colombia, with subsequent stops scheduled for Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and São Paulo, Brazil.
How did the album Arirang perform on international music charts recently?
The group’s fifth studio album, released in March, placed third on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global chart for the week of September 25 through October 1. The title track “SWIM” secured the 24th position on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart during the same tracking period.
What specific camera equipment did Jungkook damage on social media?
Jungkook damaged a newly purchased Leica camera. After posting praise for the camera’s image quality on October 2, he shared photos on October 3 stating that he dropped the device and dented the lens.
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