‘The voice of a new Latin generation’: SANTOS BRAVOS celebrates first anniversary at K-Pop Nara ahead of NYC debut

Latin American boy band SANTOS BRAVOS celebrated their first anniversary with a fan signing at K-Pop Nara in the American Dream Mall on Thursday, October 15, marking a milestone that coincides with the group’s first visit to New York City and its highly anticipated debut performance at the KOOM Festival. The celebration falls during Hispanic Heritage Month, adding another layer of significance as the group brings its diverse Latin American backgrounds to an international stage shaped by K-pop's global influence. SANTOS BRAVOS is the first Latin boy group to emerge from HYBE’s new base in Mexico City. The South Korean entertainment powerhouse, best known for representing global K-pop sensations BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and others, introduced the group through its reality competition series, SANTOS BRAVOS. After competing against 25 contestants, Alejandro Aramburú, Drew Venegas, Gabi Bermúdez, Kauê Penna, and Kenneth Lavíll emerged as the final lineup.