Mexico City hosted a landmark BTS presidential meeting on Wednesday. President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomed the K-pop group at the National Palace. Consequently, this BTS presidential meeting drew about 50,000 fans to Zocalo Square. The Mexican government honored the band as distinguished visitors during the event. Officials presented a commemorative plaque recognizing the group’s positive influence on Mexican youth.
Sheinbaum described BTS as a band that delivers friendship and peace. The members briefly greeted the massive crowd from the presidential balcony. Leader RM expressed gratitude for the warm welcome in Spanish. V told fans that the group had missed Mexico dearly. Therefore, this BTS presidential meeting highlighted the group’s massive cultural influence in the country.
The meeting takes place ahead of three sold-out concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros. All shows sold out immediately after tickets went on sale in January. The Mexico City Chamber of Commerce projects $107.5 million in economic activity from the concerts. Spotify ranks Mexico as the fifth-largest K-pop streaming market globally. BTS remains the most-streamed K-pop artist among Mexican listeners. Their 2020 hit Dynamite tops the K-pop song chart in Mexico. This BTS presidential meeting formalized a cultural dominance already clear in streaming data.
Sheinbaum shared photos of the visit on social media afterward. She called the group the most loved by Mexican youth. The president added that BTS helps connect Mexico and South Korea through music. Following Mexico City, BTS will continue their Arirang world tour in the United States. The group returns to Busan for a two-day concert in June.
