Marcelo Tinelli, known for his passion for music and his outstanding career on Argentine television, once again expressed his deep appreciation for Grupo 5, the iconic Peruvian cumbia group. This link between Tinelli and Group 5 is not new, since, in December 2023, during his program ‘Bailando’, the presenter expressed his admiration for the band. Now, this connection has been revitalized through social media.
What did Marcelo Tinelli say about Group 5?
Marcelo Tinelli used his social networks as a platform to share his enthusiasm, as well as reveal that the songs of the Team 5 They have him completely captivated. In one of his Instagram stories, he tagged the lead singer, Christian Yaipén, and declared himself a fervent follower of Peruvian cumbia.
“You have me trapped with your music, dear Christian Yaipén. I love Grupo 5 from Peru. Cumbia is the best”Tinelli expressed in a publication on his official Instagram account, with more than 13 million followers.

Marcelo Tinelli was very excited and revealed that he is a fan of Group 5. Photo: Marcelo Tinelli/Instagram
For its part, Christian Yaipén celebrated Marcelo’s praise and quickly reposted his post in his stories. Meanwhile, the official account of Group 5 did the same and added two emojis of praying hands and a heart, in a clear sign of gratitude to the Argentine showman.
This is not the first time that Marcelo Tinelli praises Group 5
The passion of the presenter of ‘Bailando’ for Peruvian cumbia is evident, since in the past he even compared the Team 5 with the renowned ‘Los Ángeles Azules’ from Mexico. In one of the editions of the Argentine dance reality show ‘Dancing 2023’, Milett Figueroa He showed up to dance to Afro-Peruvian music. At that time, Marcelo Tinelli indicated that he likes Peruvian rhythms and that his favorite group was the one led by the children of the late Elmer Yaipén.
“I like Group 5 from Peru, it’s like Los Ángeles Azules. I love it,” Tinelli mentioned in his well-known dance competition.

This show of admiration did not go unnoticed by Group 5. The youngest of the Yaipén brothers, visibly moved, responded to the positive comments provided by the popular Argentine presenter. So, through his Instagram account, Christian Yaipén He showed his gratitude to Marcelo Tinelli, whom he highlighted for his charisma in hosting programs and his love for cumbia.
“Marcelo Tinelli is one of those people that I always admired for his charisma in hosting programs and love for cumbia. If we look at YouTube, he always invites cumbia bands from his country and the world. Without a doubt, it would be an honor to be there sharing our music as representatives of Peru along with the great @milett and @marcelotinelli. I hope God brings us together soon! ”Reads the publication he made on social networks.