BTS's Visit to Mexico's National Palace: Behind-the-Scenes Video Premiere
BTS is set to reveal the behind-the-scenes details of their visit to Mexico's National Palace in a video premiering on their official accounts on May 27. The K-pop supergroup met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on May 6, and the video will showcase the historic meeting. The announcement was made on Instagram, with the post titled "BTS Visits Mexico’s National Palace: Behind The Scenes" in English and Korean. The video will be released at 8 p.m. KST (7 a.m. ET) and 5 a.m. in Mexico. The meeting took place at the presidential residence, where BTS greeted thousands of fans from the balcony traditionally used for the "Grito de Independencia." The group also delivered messages to their ARMY fans in Spanish and English before their concerts at the GNP Seguros Stadium.
The video will provide a glimpse of the meeting between BTS and President Sheinbaum at Mexico's National Palace. The group's visit to the presidential residence drew a large crowd of fans who eagerly awaited their appearance. BTS interacted with the fans, delivering messages in Spanish and English, creating a memorable moment for everyone present. The group's concerts in Mexico were highly anticipated, with fans lining up for hours to attend the shows. President Sheinbaum expressed her delight in welcoming BTS to Mexico and emphasized the cultural connection between Mexico and South Korea through music and shared values.
Despite the warm reception BTS received in Mexico, some ARMY members criticized President Sheinbaum for potentially politicizing the group's visit. The president's announcement of a possible return of BTS to Mexico in 2027 sparked mixed reactions among fans. While the exact date of BTS's return to Mexico remains unconfirmed by BigHit Music and HYBE, President Sheinbaum's efforts to bring more concerts of the band to the country have been well-received by BTS' Mexican ARMY. The president's proactive approach in advocating for additional BTS concerts in Mexico demonstrates her commitment to fulfilling the desires of the band's passionate fan base.