BTS Electrifies Mexico City with ARIRANG World Tour Kickoff
BTS Launches Mexico Tour with Enthusiastic Fans
BTS commenced the Mexico segment of their ARIRANG World Tour with an electrifying start. The group greeted a massive crowd of over 50,000 fans from the balcony of the National Palace after a meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum. The Zocalo square transformed into a vibrant sea of fans, showcasing the band's immense global appeal. Following this, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook proceeded to conduct a sound check before taking the stage for their first performance, where their Spanish phrases left the audience in awe. The group is set to perform three sold-out concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol) in Mexico City, starting on May 7 and continuing on May 9 and May 10, 2026.
V's Dazzling Appearance
As seen in various videos and photos, BTS's performance was nothing short of spectacular. V's surprise golden highlights caught everyone's attention right from the sound check, while the members' attempts to communicate in Spanish thrilled the fans. RM, J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook took turns at the microphone, engaging the audience.
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Fan Reactions to BTS's Performance
Fans were ecstatic, sharing videos of the members flaunting their toned physiques, particularly Jungkook and Jimin showcasing their abs, which became memorable highlights of the concert's first day. One fan expressed on X (formerly Twitter), "They’re just too amazing to handle, absolutely on fire." Another added, "I literally can't calm down either. BTS really said 'go big or go home' with this tour. Mexico City isn't ready for this energy!"
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Heartfelt Messages in Spanish
Jimin delivered a heartfelt message in Spanish, expressing gratitude to the fans: "You listen to our songs a lot, right? Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I didn’t know you would be this incredible here. You really do know how to enjoy yourselves! You’re the best. See you the day after tomorrow, Army. I love you more than anyone." Jungkook also shared his happiness, stating, "Thanks to you all, I was really very happy today. I hope you all get home safely today. I love you Mexico Army!!"
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J-Hope's Warm Greeting
J-Hope also addressed the crowd in Spanish, saying, "Hola México! Se siente increíble volver a estar en este escenario. Me siento muy feliz de poder estar con ustedes 2 días más. Aunque todavía no es suficiente para nosotros, ¿verdad? Muchas gracias, ¡Méxicoooooo! Los amo!" (Translation: Hello Mexico! It feels incredible to be back on this stage. I feel very happy to be able to be with you for 2 more days. Although it's still not enough for us, right? Thank you so much, Mexico. I love you all!)
BTS is projected to generate over $100 million for Mexico City during their three-night ARIRANG concert series. In fact, more than 135,000 tickets for the stadium events sold out within minutes, underscoring the group's influence in every country they visit.