BTS concert turns Mexico City into fan festival as 40,000 gather outside stadium
BTS's second Mexico City concert drew massive crowds as videos from the show spread online. The scenes underscored the group's strong fan bond and the scale of interest around their return.
Videos from Day 2 of BTS's Mexico City concert have gone viral online, with fans calling it one of the group's most unforgettable live moments in recent years. Nearly nine years after they were last in the country, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook returned to Mexico City as part of their ARIRANG World Tour.
The seven-member group performed at Estadio GNP Seguros on May 7, 9 and 10. While all three concerts drew huge crowds, the second show stood out in particular, with reports claiming attendance crossed one lakh, including more than 40,000 fans outside the sold-out venue. Ahead of the concerts, the group also met President Sheinbaum during an official visit to the presidential palace.
Day 2 clips spread widely online
Clips from Mexico City showed fans singing along to BTS songs, waving lightsticks, dancing on the streets and turning the area outside the stadium into a giant fan festival. The scenes around the venue reflected the strong connection BTS continues to share with their Mexican fans, many of whom had waited almost a decade for the group's return.
Excitement around the concerts had already reached high levels before the shows began. According to reports citing Ticketmaster, more than 2.1 million fans attempted to secure tickets during the pre-sale, while only around 150,000 seats were available across all three concerts.
Reports also claimed that more than 136,000 tickets were sold in less than an hour, making the concerts one of Mexico's biggest ticket sales events in recent years.
Meeting with the Mexican President
Ahead of their sold-out concerts in the city, BTS met President Sheinbaum at the presidential palace. The group later stepped out to wave at thousands of fans gathered outside, as videos and photographs from the appearance quickly spread across social media.
Fans were seen waving lightsticks and holding banners welcoming the group. According to reports, BTS spent around 40 minutes with the Mexican President during the official visit. Sheinbaum reportedly praised the group for promoting messages of 'peace, friendship and hope' through their music and global influence.
Videos from Day 2 of BTS's Mexico City concert have gone viral online, with fans calling it one of the group's most unforgettable live moments in recent years. Nearly nine years after they were last in the country, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook returned to Mexico City as part of their ARIRANG World Tour.
The seven-member group performed at Estadio GNP Seguros on May 7, 9 and 10. While all three concerts drew huge crowds, the second show stood out in particular, with reports claiming attendance crossed one lakh, including more than 40,000 fans outside the sold-out venue. Ahead of the concerts, the group also met President Sheinbaum during an official visit to the presidential palace.
Day 2 clips spread widely online
Clips from Mexico City showed fans singing along to BTS songs, waving lightsticks, dancing on the streets and turning the area outside the stadium into a giant fan festival. The scenes around the venue reflected the strong connection BTS continues to share with their Mexican fans, many of whom had waited almost a decade for the group's return.
Excitement around the concerts had already reached high levels before the shows began. According to reports citing Ticketmaster, more than 2.1 million fans attempted to secure tickets during the pre-sale, while only around 150,000 seats were available across all three concerts.
Reports also claimed that more than 136,000 tickets were sold in less than an hour, making the concerts one of Mexico's biggest ticket sales events in recent years.
Meeting with the Mexican President
Ahead of their sold-out concerts in the city, BTS met President Sheinbaum at the presidential palace. The group later stepped out to wave at thousands of fans gathered outside, as videos and photographs from the appearance quickly spread across social media.
Fans were seen waving lightsticks and holding banners welcoming the group. According to reports, BTS spent around 40 minutes with the Mexican President during the official visit. Sheinbaum reportedly praised the group for promoting messages of 'peace, friendship and hope' through their music and global influence.
