What Did BTS Jin and V Eat in Peru? The Surprising Ceviche Ingredient V Loved

BTS’s first visit to Peru has already delivered plenty of viral concert moments, but one of the most unexpected stories happened away from the stage: V and Jin talking about Peruvian food.

Before BTS’s first Lima concert, V — Kim Taehyung — revealed that he had tried ceviche and singled out one ingredient in particular:

the sweet potato.

V wrote on Weverse that he had eaten ceviche and thought the camote was especially delicious. He also shared an Instagram Story showing a table filled with Peruvian dishes and desserts. Agencia Andina

What did BTS V eat in Peru?

The meal shown by V included much more than ceviche.

Among the dishes visible on the table were:

• Ceviche
• Causa
• Arroz con mariscos
• Grilled octopus
• Chocolate cake
• Suspiro a la limeña
• Crema volteada

The spread gave fans a rare look at what Taehyung was trying during BTS’s time in Lima. Agencia Andina

But the detail that got the most attention was his reaction to camote, the sweet potato commonly served alongside Peruvian ceviche.

Why is sweet potato served with ceviche?

Peruvian ceviche is known for its sharp combination of citrus, chili and fresh seafood.

Sweet potato provides a contrasting flavor: its sweetness helps balance the acidity and heat of the dish.

For someone trying ceviche for the first time, that contrast can be one of the most surprising parts of the plate — which may explain why V noticed it immediately.

V is clearly exploring Peruvian food

Taehyung’s interest in the local cuisine fits with the way BTS members have been exploring food throughout the Latin American leg of the ARIRANG World Tour.

In Peru, however, V went a little further by actually showing fans what was on the table.

Peruvian media quickly picked up the post, with Agencia Andina highlighting both his ceviche comment and the variety of dishes he tried. Agencia Andina

The timing also helped: BTS arrived in Lima ahead of three concerts at Estadio San Marcos on October 7, 9 and 10, 2026. Agencia Andina

What did Jin say about Peruvian food?

Jin also showed enthusiasm for the food during BTS’s Lima stop, with local coverage highlighting his positive reaction to Peruvian cuisine.

That makes the food story more interesting than a single Taehyung post: multiple BTS members appear to be actively trying and commenting on local dishes during the tour.

For fans, those tiny details often become as memorable as the concerts themselves.

Why BTS food stories go viral

Food is one of the easiest ways for fans to connect with idols outside music.

A fan may never attend a BTS concert, but they can try the same ceviche, dessert or drink mentioned by a member.

That is why something as simple as Taehyung saying he liked sweet potato can suddenly create interest in a traditional Peruvian ingredient.

It also gives international ARMY a small glimpse of how BTS experiences each country beyond hotel rooms and stadium stages.

Did V like ceviche?

Yes — and apparently the sweet potato was one of the highlights.

That may sound like a tiny detail, but it is exactly the kind of spontaneous travel moment fans love: one of the world’s biggest K-pop stars discovering a familiar local dish and getting unexpectedly excited about one of its simplest ingredients.

Key Takeaways

BTS V tried ceviche in Peru and specifically praised the sweet potato served with it. He also shared a table featuring causa, seafood rice, grilled octopus and Peruvian desserts including suspiro a la limeña and crema volteada. BTS is currently in Lima for three ARIRANG World Tour concerts on October 7, 9 and 10. Agencia Andina