"Absolutely the best!" BTS shares fiery energy with 150,000 fans in Mexico City

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BTS (BTS·RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) set Mexico City ablaze. The venue was packed with fans singing along in unison, while those who could not secure tickets gathered around the stadium, causing the entire city to buzz with enthusiasm for BTS.

BTS held 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN MEXICO CITY' at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City over three days on May 7 and the 9th–10 (local time), meeting approximately 150,000 fans. This marked their first full-group solo concert in Mexico in about 10 years and 10 months since July 2015, and all three shows sold out immediately upon ticket release.

On this day, BTS captivated Mexico with powerful live performances and flawless synchronized choreography. Fans enthusiastically sang along to the Korean lyrics with explosive response. The performance of 'Airplane pt.2' was the highlight of the concert. The song includes the lyric "We goin' from Mexico City." The seven members demonstrated their musical sensibility by spontaneously selecting this track during the segment where they choose songs to share with the audience. The lyrics featuring the city's name resonated deeply with the fans and became a memorable moment of the day.

The integration of Mexican culture throughout the performances also received widespread acclaim. Dancers wearing traditional Mexican lucha libre wrestling masks appeared during the 'Aliens' performance, and a scene of V enjoying the local snack Banderilla during the 'IDOL' performance spread rapidly on social media.

The members shared their reflections: "You were absolutely the best. What more can we say? We will definitely return to Mexico." They also expressed gratitude in Spanish, saying, "We will never forget the passion that started from Zocalo Square. We are leaving with many good memories of Mexico."

The energy outside the venue was equally intense. Local authorities estimated that approximately 35,000 fans surrounded the stadium on the second and third days of the concert. As the crowd spread to surrounding roads, some sections were temporarily controlled. The Los Angeles Times reported, "It is rare for a boy band to become a focus of international diplomacy," covering the Mexican president's official invitation from the Presidential Office and the explosive public response. The outlet noted that over 1 million people attempted to purchase tickets, and those who could not enter gathered around the venue.

The economic impact of BTS, known as "BTSnomics," is also drawing significant attention. The Mexico City Chamber of Commerce estimated that the concert would generate an economic effect of approximately $107.5 million (about 155.7 billion won at Hanwha), including ticket sales, aviation, accommodation, food and beverage, and local commerce consumption. Based on the influx of domestic and international tourists, the accommodation sector was projected to contribute about $17 million (about 24.6 billion won at Hanwha), while food, beverage, and service consumption was estimated at around $2.18 million (about 3.2 billion won at Hanwha).

Meanwhile, BTS will perform with audiences at Stanford Stadium on May 16–17 and the 19th. In anticipation of BTS's concerts, the city's transportation infrastructure is mobilizing. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) announced via its official social media that it plans to operate special bus routes for the concert.

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