BTS Meets Mexican President as 50,000 Fans Gather in Mexico City
The group received a commemorative plaque and greeted about 50,000 fans from the presidential palace balcony before three sold-out concerts.
- On Wednesday, May 6, South Korean K-pop group BTS met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace in Mexico City, later greeting nearly 50,000 fans from the building's balcony.
- More than 136,000 tickets have been sold for the global superstars' three sold-out ARIRANG Tour concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros on May 7, 9, and 10.
- Fans known as ARMY created what many described as a "historic" atmosphere at the Zócalo, while members RM and V addressed the crowd in Spanish and English.
- Critics on social media urged President Sheinbaum not to politicize the visit, despite her public praise describing the band as "the group most loved by Mexico's youth."
- Sheinbaum voiced the wish of many fans for the group to return next year for a free concert at the Zócalo, continuing the band's strong connection with Mexico.
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50,000 fans gather in Mexico City's Zócalo to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars BTS
An estimated 50,000 fans of the Korean boy band BTS turned Mexico City’s Zócalo into a sea of purple on Wednesday as the K-pop superstars stepped onto a National Palace balcony alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum. The appearance — which did not include any singing or music — came one day before the group was to open its “Arirang” world tour at Estadio GNP Seguros. The first of three sold-out shows in Mexico City was set for Thursday night, wit…
Tens of thousands of fans gathered in front of the National Palace of Mexico to welcome the K-pop group BTS during their meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, prior to their concert.
50,000 BTS Fans Gather at Zócalo Square After Group Meets Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
BTS created huge excitement in Mexico City as thousands of fans gathered to see them at the National Palace. The group met President Claudia Sheinbaum ahead of their sold-out concerts in the city.
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