Students from San Marcos presented the proposal for recognition of BTS before the University Council.
The phenomenon bts continues to generate repercussions beyond music. As the South Korean boy band prepares to offer three historic concerts at the San Marcos Stadium of Lima, the social and cultural impact of the group has reached the academic field: students from the National University of San Marcos formally presented a proposal for the emblematic house of studies to grant symbolic recognition to bts for his contribution to youth and causes such as the fight against violence and global empowerment.
The student request: recognition of BTS for its social impact
During the last session of University Council, student representatives took the floor to request that the Universidad Mayor San Marcosthe oldest in America, pays tribute to BTS.
“Seeing the current context of young university students and San Marcos students, we propose that our university grant symbolic recognition to BTS, in merit of its cultural and social impact, highlighting its collaboration with UNICEF and its participation in campaigns against youth violence and for the empowerment of young people,” argued the student spokesperson.
The petition also highlighted the influence of BTS in the formation of values, self-esteem and personal development of young people, underlining that the band is a positive reference for millions of students in Peru and the world.
The rector and the University Council evaluate the proposal
The rector of San Marcos, Jeri Gloria Ramón Ruffner de Vegareceived the proposal with openness and announced that the issue will be put to a vote in the University Council, to define whether recognition is granted to BTS during their visit to Lima in October.
“Recognition for the musical group… what’s its name? BTS. Those who are going to arrive in the following months. The students are asking, I’m putting it to a vote to see if they agree that recognition be given,” declared the rector, surprised by the scope of the request.
Controversial reaction on social networks
The request soon went viral and generated debate on social networks. Some users applauded the initiative, highlighting the inclusive and progressive nature of the proposal: “It is a well-deserved recognition, BTS has done a lot for young people and mental health”wrote one follower.
However, there were also criticisms and memes: “This is a joke, right?”, “My university has become a joke,” “Is she a representative of university students?”were some of the skeptical comments, reflecting the diversity of opinions and the cultural impact of the K-pop phenomenon on the public agenda.
BTS in Peru: records, concerts and the fury of the ARMY
The request for university recognition comes in the context of a historic demand for tickets to BTS concerts in Lima.
According to Ticketmaster data, more than 521 thousand fans They tried to buy tickets in the pre-sale, with peaks of 250 thousand simultaneous users and waiting times of up to two hours. The pre-sale sold out in minutes, which led the organization to add a third date for October 7, 2026 at the San Marcos Stadium.
He BTS World Tour Arirang positions Lima as the epicenter of K-pop in South America, with fans from all over the continent traveling for the shows October 7, 9 and 10.
The Ticketmaster report highlights that 47.49% of those who bought tickets are between 18 and 25 years old, and 80% are women. Added to this is an average of 2.33 tickets per buyer, reflecting the custom of attending as a group or family.
Not only Peruvians participated: purchases were recorded from Ecuador, Mexico and other countries, consolidating Lima as an international destination for pop music.
To stop reselling and protect buyers, tickets can only be transferred once and within 30 days prior to the event, using the app Quentro. The organization insists on purchasing only from ticketmaster.pe and do not share personal data to avoid fraud.
The request from the San Marcos students confirms that the impact of BTS goes far beyond their songs. Their influence on social campaigns, mental health, youth empowerment and digital culture has marked a generation, and now the oldest university in America is considering adding to the band’s global recognition.
