Mexican fans were overjoyed, Korean fans were proud... 50,000 fans gather in front of the Mexican Palace, global ARMY moved to tears [K-EYES]

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"Seems like the first time since Michael Jackson's era"... "Mexican fans were overjoyed, Korean fans were proud... BTS's appearance on the balcony of the Mexican Palace brought tears to ARMY around the world."

BTS, after concluding a meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, made a surprise appearance on the balcony of the Palacio Nacional (National Palace), moving ARMY worldwide. The sight of over 50,000 fans filling the plaza within just five hours, without any prior announcement, once again demonstrated BTS's global stature. News reports from both Korea and Mexico, along with video comments and posts on X (Twitter), were flooded with emotional messages from fans around the world.

The seven members appeared on the balcony, waving and blowing kisses to the fans. In particular, V reading a prepared statement in Spanish set the scene ablaze. @goeskthh said, "I saw Taehyung say, 'I don't speak Spanish very well, but I'll try,' and I screamed and cried." Fans from Spanish-speaking countries enthusiastically commented, "V speaks Spanish better than English," and "It was so adorable to see him read his prepared words." @taeguide shared, "Seeing RM's shocked yet moved expression as the crowd cheered for V's Spanish speech was both funny and touching." One Mexican fan said, "Thank you for respecting the Spanish language. Even though I'm not a fan, I was moved."

The excitement spread beyond Mexico to fans across Latin America. Peruvian fan @bre98star said, "Thank you to the Mexican ARMY for the warm welcome. BTS is well aware of the passion in Latin America." A Colombian fan praised, "For Latin fans, BTS is a voice of hope and love." @danielandrade9081 remarked, "This kind of enthusiastic welcome hasn't happened since the Menudo concert held at the Azteca Stadium 44 years ago." One Mexican fan expressed, "I couldn't get concert tickets, but after hearing this news, I took a bus at 1 a.m. to the capital and secured a great seat. I'll never forget this." Jimin captured the scene on video and shared his overwhelming emotions with fans on Instagram.

Korean fans were also deeply moved while watching overseas footage. Comments on KBS news videos included reactions such as, "So many people gathered just for four minutes," "A world-class welcome from a head of state," and "BTS is a national treasure of South Korea." @paraspasa said, "They criticized Arirang, but seeing this overseas footage, I don't think there will ever be another group like BTS." @newstarimage7347 expressed awe, saying, "It feels like I'm seeing this scene for the first time since Michael Jackson's era." @sooncho001 added bitterly, "The media that criticized the Gwanghwamun performance as a waste of administrative resources have gone quiet."

A Russian fan commented, "This is a state visit, your highnesses." English-speaking fan @Claire_OT7 directly stated, "This is how BTS deserves to be treated. Korean fans should learn from overseas fans." @berniegaona9920's comment, "BTS = Korean born, internationally LOVED," perfectly summarized the day's spectacle in one sentence.

BTS is scheduled to hold three concerts over three days on the 7th, 9th, and 10th at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City. All three performances sold out completely. The Mexico City Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimated that the concerts would generate an economic impact of approximately $175 million (about 155.7 billion won, based on Hanwha's exchange rate).

Meanwhile, many fans who failed to secure tickets also flocked to the scene. @btsdaily77 shared, "Even without concert tickets, seeing a mother and daughter watch BTS directly at the National Palace was so touching." Citizens who were not fans also expressed admiration. Reactions included, "I don't know much about BTS, but I was overwhelmed by the fans' passion," and "Even though I'm not a fan, I was moved and couldn't stop smiling." The Arirang World Tour is set to visit Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and other South American countries in October, prompting ARMY across Latin America to already be in full battle readiness.

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