The boy band BTS met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the presidential palace ahead of its Mexico performance. Crowds of fans gathered in front of the palace to see the members.
BigHit Music said on the 8th that on the 7th (local time), BTS, ahead of its Mexico City performance, accepted an official invitation from the presidential office and had a friendly talk with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The conversation lasted about 40 minutes.
That day, the members went up to the presidential palace balcony with President Sheinbaum and greeted citizens. When the members came out and waved, nearby Zócalo Square was packed with ARMY (the fandom name) and citizens.
Fans welcomed BTS, holding placards reading "There is always BTS in the heart of Mexico" and "Welcome to Mexico," and some fans shed tears at the emotion of seeing them in person.
BTS will hold concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City for three days on the 7th and the 9th–10th. All three shows are sold out.
Locally, the BTS concerts are expected to have a significant impact on the economy. The Mexico City Chamber of Commerce estimated the performances would generate an economic ripple effect of $107.5 million (about 155.7 billion won).