BTS Members Enjoy Lucha Libre Wrestling Match in Mexico City
BTS Surprises Fans at Wrestling Event
On May 9, 2026, members of BTS, including Suga, Jin, Jimin, and Jungkook, delighted their fans by attending a Lucha Libre wrestling event at Arena México in Mexico City as part of their ARIRANG World Tour. To maintain a low profile, they donned masks while cheering from ringside, adding an element of intrigue to their appearance. For Suga, this outing held special significance; during the second concert at GNP Seguros Stadium, he reminisced about his childhood days running an online wrestling fan cafe and idolizing wrestlers like Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero. He expressed his happiness about the trip, assuring ARMYs that he would cherish only the happiest memories from Mexico.
Suga Reflects on His Wrestling Fan Cafe
Suga Remembers His Childhood Passion
During the concert, Suga shared that he had owned an online fan cafe dedicated to professional wrestling during his elementary school years. He fondly recalled Rey Mysterio as his favorite wrestler, along with Eddie Guerrero. "I had an amazing time yesterday, and this morning, I woke up to find out we were on the news for attending a wrestling match! I'm taking back only positive memories from Mexico," he stated. He also expressed gratitude to ARMYs and promised a return visit in the future.
pic.twitter.com/Ghn1mXjOvt🐱: When I was in middle school, to be honest, I was the owner of an online fancafe about professional wrestling. My favorite wrestler was Rey Mysterio. I also liked Eddie Guerrero. I had so much fun yesterday, and then this morning, when I woke up and…
— kin (@sakinayoongi) May 10, 2026
BTS's Memorable Wrestling Experience
BTS's Surprise Appearance at the Match
During their ARIRANG World Tour, BTS made headlines in Mexico for their unexpected attendance at a Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre match on May 9. The members, including Jin, Suga, Jimin, and Jungkook, were seen ringside, their identities concealed by masks. Jimin even wore a mask inspired by the wrestler Místico, who later greeted the idols in the ring while wearing a custom BTS jacket. A particularly memorable moment occurred when an opponent accidentally fell into Jin and Jimin's laps, creating a mix of excitement and laughter.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) reacted enthusiastically upon spotting BTS at the wrestling event. One fan humorously remarked, “How are we supposed to compete with this?! The universe really outdid LATAM with Mexico—kings living their best lives!” Others praised the group's ability to blend in, although they noted that Jimin's blond hair and Jungkook's hand tattoos made them recognizable. Many fans joked about their own fandom, acknowledging that even with masks, Jimin and Jungkook were easy to identify, while Yoongi and Jin could be recognized by their distinct postures.