BTS was wholeheartedly embraced as they arrived in Mexico City ahead of their “Arirang” concert.
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Prior to their concert in Mexico, BTS visited the National Palace, where Claudia Sheinbaum personally greeted the group. After the warm welcome, the members appeared on the balcony and were met with overwhelming love and support from fans who gathered in the area just to catch a glimpse of the supergroup.
Multiple reports cited that the K-pop powerhouse’s visit to the National Palace drew around 50,000 fans to the venue.
Following the group’s visit, Mexico’s president expressed her gratitude for their warm visit and cultural exchange.
Recibo con gusto a uno de los grupos más queridos por las y los jóvenes de México: BTS. La música y los valores unen a México y Corea del Sur. pic.twitter.com/OS39Sp0H6g
— Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@Claudiashein) May 6, 2026
In a separate post, she expressed how their songs create a safe space where peace and love for music were fostered.
Con una hermosa sencillez BTS saludó a su “A.R.M.Y” y a cerca de 50 mil personas que se congregaron en el zócalo para saludarles. Me da mucha alegría haber podido darles este momento de júbilo. El grupo transmite en sus canciones mensajes positivos que fomentan una cultura de paz… pic.twitter.com/CS0dTOYqJ4
— Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@Claudiashein) May 7, 2026
“It brings me great joy to have been able to give them this moment of jubilation. The group conveys positive messages in their songs that foster a culture of peace and inclusion,” she wrote.
The K-pop group also posted a photo of their visit to the National Palace.
[#오늘의방탄]
260506 BTS visited the National Palace in CDMX#방탄소년단 #BTS #BTSatTheNationalPalace pic.twitter.com/DjwO71Vf5U— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) May 7, 2026
BTS has a series of concerts in Mexico City as part of their “Arirang” world tour. The first show took place on May 7, while the remaining shows are scheduled for May 9 and 10 at Estadio GNP Seguros.
Congratulations, BTS!
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