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BTS Meets Mexico President in State Affair
7 May
Summary
- BTS members met with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace.
- The K-pop group addressed approximately 50,000 fans gathered in Zócalo square.
- President Sheinbaum requested more BTS concerts in Mexico from South Korea's government.
K-pop sensation BTS met with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace on May 6, 2026. From a presidential balcony, the group waved to an estimated 50,000 fans gathered in the Zócalo, the capital's main public square. The band delivered brief messages in Spanish and English, expressing their excitement for their upcoming concerts.
The members, dressed in elegant suits, seemed impressed by the turnout and captured the euphoric atmosphere with their phones. President Sheinbaum publicly welcomed the group, stating, "Music and values unite Mexico and South Korea." She later posted a photo with the members, calling them "one of the most beloved groups among the youth of Mexico."
BTS is scheduled for three sold-out concerts at the GNP Seguros Stadium from May 7 to May 10, 2026, having sold over 136,000 tickets. President Sheinbaum's engagement with BTS extended to diplomatic channels, as she previously requested more concerts in Mexico from South Korea's president, a request forwarded to HYBE, the group's management company.
