BTS Draws 50,000 Fans in Mexico City as President Sheinbaum Welcomes Group at National Palace

BTS × About group BTS BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural Tap again to view profile → Close turned the heart of Mexico City into a massive purple celebration after appearing with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace.

On May 6, around 50,000 ARMYs gathered at Zócalo Square to see BTS members greet fans from the palace balcony after meeting President Sheinbaum. The moment quickly became one of the biggest K-pop scenes of the year, showing BTS’s continued global impact and the powerful connection between Korean pop culture and Latin American fans.

President Sheinbaum welcomed the group and praised the cultural bond between Mexico and South Korea, saying that music and shared values are helping bring the two countries closer together. According to the provided source text, she also shared photos from the meeting and described the fan gathering as a joyful moment for Mexican youth and BTS supporters.

Fans filled the square with phones, banners, cheers, and purple-themed support as Jin × Artist bio Jin Real name: Kim Seok-jinPosition: Sub Vocalist, VisualNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1992-12-04Birthplace: Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Vocalist and visual of BTS. Jin is playful and outgoing, famous for his dad jokes and “Worldwide Handsome” image, but also shows a very caring, big-brother side toward younger members. Tap again to view profile → Close , Suga × Artist bio Suga Real name: Min Yoon-giPosition: Lead Rapper, ProducerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1993-03-09Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea Rapper and producer of BTS. Suga appears reserved and calm but has sharp wit and a quietly caring personality. He expresses himself deeply through lyrics and production. Tap again to view profile → Close , J-Hope × Artist bio J-Hope Real name: Jung Ho-seokPosition: Main Dancer, Rapper, Sub VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1994-02-18Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea Main dancer and rapper of BTS. J-Hope is the bright mood maker of BTS, full of energy and encouragement. He takes dance and performance very seriously while keeping members’ spirits up. Tap again to view profile → Close , RM × Artist bio RM Real name: Kim Nam-joonPosition: Leader, Main RapperNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1994-09-12Birthplace: Ilsan-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Leader and main rapper of BTS. RM is a thoughtful, introspective leader known for calm guidance, honesty, and a strong sense of responsibility for BTS’s music and message. Tap again to view profile → Close , Jimin × Artist bio Jimin Real name: Park Ji-minPosition: Main Dancer, Lead VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1995-10-13Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main dancer and lead vocalist of BTS. Jimin is gentle, polite, and emotionally sensitive. He is known for his warm heart, thoughtful gestures, and graceful stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close , V × Artist bio V Real name: Kim Tae-hyungPosition: Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, VisualNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1995-12-30Birthplace: Daegu, raised in Geochang, South Korea Vocalist and visual of BTS. V has a unique, artistic personality, mixing playful goofiness with a deep, introspective side and strong interest in art, film, and vintage aesthetics. Tap again to view profile → Close , and Jungkook × Artist bio Jungkook Real name: Jeon Jung-kookPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, MaknaeNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1997-09-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist and maknae of BTS. Jungkook is the Golden Maknae, gifted in many areas and naturally competitive, but also shy, loyal, and affectionate toward the group and fans. Tap again to view profile → Close appeared together. The members waved, formed heart gestures, and gave brief Spanish greetings to the crowd. President Sheinbaum also reportedly told BTS they should return to Mexico next year.

The appearance came just before BTS’s scheduled concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on May 7, May 9, and May 10, 2026. Ticketmaster Mexico lists the three Mexico City dates as part of the group’s BTS WORLD TOUR “ARIRANG.”

The Korea Herald also reported that BTS’s meeting with President Sheinbaum highlighted the group’s enormous popularity in Mexico and the broader role K-pop now plays in global cultural exchange.

For ARMY, the Mexico City appearance was more than a promotional stop. It was a symbolic comeback moment: a world-famous K-pop group standing beside a national leader while tens of thousands of fans celebrated below. BTS didn’t just visit Mexico City — they created a scene that felt like history in purple.