BTS’s final night in La Plata delivered no shortage of unforgettable moments, but one of the most talked-about came from an unexpected source: a fan banner. During the show, Jin spotted a sign in the crowd showing an AI-edited image of football legend Lionel Messi planting a kiss on his head, and his reaction quickly went viral among ARMY.

A history-making stop in Argentina

The La Plata dates were a milestone for the group. As part of their Arirang” world tour, BTS performed on October 21 and 23–24 at the La Plata Stadium, becoming the first K-pop act ever to play the venue. Organisers had originally planned two shows but added a third after overwhelming demand.

'AI is such a scary thing'

Given Argentina’s devotion to Messi, a banner pairing the football icon with BTS’s eldest member was perhaps inevitable.…