BTS Creates Sensation in Mexico: 50,000 Fans Gather Outside National Palace to Catch a Glimpse of the Supergroup
South Korean supergroup BTS met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum before their concert in Mexico City and waved to a crowd of 50,000 fans from the balcony of the National Palace, showcasing their immense popularity in the region. The three concerts sold out in minutes, with an estimated economic impact of $107.5 million.
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MEXICO CITY (Central News Agency) - South Korean supergroup BTS met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum today before their concert in Mexico City and waved to a large crowd of fans from the balcony of the National Palace, where the presidential office is located, demonstrating their immense popularity in the area.
According to reports from Agence France-Presse and The Korea Herald, BTS will hold three performances in Mexico City on the 7th, 9th, and 10th, with over 135,000 tickets selling out within minutes of going on sale.
It is expected that BTS's visit will bring considerable economic benefits. According to estimates by the Mexico City Chamber of Commerce, these three concerts are expected to generate an economic output of approximately US$107.5 million (about NT$3.4 billion).
BTS members had previously suspended activities since 2022 to fulfill their mandatory military service in South Korea. In March this year, they finally reunited, returning to the stage as a complete seven-member lineup after nearly four years.
Leader RM (Kim Nam-joon) addressed the ARMY (BTS fans) in Spanish, saying, "I love you all, I adore you all, thank you very much!"
Member V (Kim Tae-hyung) also told fans in Spanish that he and the other members "missed Mexico very much" and praised the enthusiasm of the local fans, saying, "The energy here is incredible, thank you very much for your love for us."
President Sheinbaum (Claudia Sheinbaum) stated, "I have told them that they must come again next year." She later uploaded a photo with BTS, holding their latest album ARIRANG.
Coordinators at Zocalo Square, a landmark in Mexico City adjacent to the National Palace, said that approximately 50,000 people gathered today.
One 25-year-old fan at the scene exclaimed that BTS "is my whole world"; another 18-year-old ARMY was so emotional that she almost burst into tears, saying she was "speechless, it's truly moving to see them in person."
BTS is currently on their North American Arirang World Tour, spanning 31 performances across 12 cities. After the three shows in Mexico City, BTS is scheduled to head to California and Las Vegas for five concerts, and will return to Busan, South Korea, in June for a two-day performance. (Edited by Tsai Chia-min) 1150507
According to reports from Agence France-Presse and The Korea Herald, BTS will hold three performances in Mexico City on the 7th, 9th, and 10th, with over 135,000 tickets selling out within minutes of going on sale.
It is expected that BTS's visit will bring considerable economic benefits. According to estimates by the Mexico City Chamber of Commerce, these three concerts are expected to generate an economic output of approximately US$107.5 million (about NT$3.4 billion).
BTS members had previously suspended activities since 2022 to fulfill their mandatory military service in South Korea. In March this year, they finally reunited, returning to the stage as a complete seven-member lineup after nearly four years.
Leader RM (Kim Nam-joon) addressed the ARMY (BTS fans) in Spanish, saying, "I love you all, I adore you all, thank you very much!"
Member V (Kim Tae-hyung) also told fans in Spanish that he and the other members "missed Mexico very much" and praised the enthusiasm of the local fans, saying, "The energy here is incredible, thank you very much for your love for us."
President Sheinbaum (Claudia Sheinbaum) stated, "I have told them that they must come again next year." She later uploaded a photo with BTS, holding their latest album ARIRANG.
Coordinators at Zocalo Square, a landmark in Mexico City adjacent to the National Palace, said that approximately 50,000 people gathered today.
One 25-year-old fan at the scene exclaimed that BTS "is my whole world"; another 18-year-old ARMY was so emotional that she almost burst into tears, saying she was "speechless, it's truly moving to see them in person."
BTS is currently on their North American Arirang World Tour, spanning 31 performances across 12 cities. After the three shows in Mexico City, BTS is scheduled to head to California and Las Vegas for five concerts, and will return to Busan, South Korea, in June for a two-day performance. (Edited by Tsai Chia-min) 1150507