BTS turns their Mexico visit into a government matter, here is how it happened

BTS creates huge demand in Mexico

BTS’ return to Mexico became more than just another show, especially after the group’s highly-demanded concerts at GNP Seguros Stadium sold out quickly. The events are scheduled for May 7, May 9, and May 10, 2026. After tickets sold out in less than an hour, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on January 26, 2026, that around one million young people wanted to purchase tickets, but only about 150,000 were able to do so. This gesture turned BTS’ visit to the Latin American country into a political conversation, which has proved its economic benefit.

Sheinbaum requests more BTS shows

After the tickets sold out, Sheinbaum first contacted Alejandro Soberón (Ocesa’s director) to ask about adding more dates. When that did not work, she sent a letter to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asking for more BTS concerts in Mexico. On March 17, 2026, the letter was responded to, with the Mexican head of state revealing that South Korea forwarded the request to the company that manages BTS (HYBE).

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The Mexican president’s request was made following controversies regarding the pre-sale and high demand for BTS’ Mexico shows. The criticism led her administration to demand more “transparency” in ticket sales processes from Ocesa and Ticketmaster Mexico, with the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) stepping in after receiving complaints and over 5,000 emails from the group’s fandom.

Mexico expects a major economic boost

While some BTS fans from Mexico crticized he use of political channels, the BTS visit still turned into a major diplomatic affair in the country. The 7-member boy group visited Palacio Nacional in the country’s capital, greeting fans from the balcony and meeting President Sheinbaum at the event. The group had previously visited Mexico in 2014, 2015, and 2017, but their Mexico City run is expected to bring a strong economic boost to the region.

Some members of ARMY Mexico criticized the use of diplomatic channels, saying fans mainly wanted a clear ticket process. Still, BTS’ visit has become a major event for the country. The group had previously visited Mexico in 2014, 2015, and 2017. Their ARIRANG World Tour began on April 9, 2026, in Seoul, and Mexico City is expected to see a strong economic impact from the group’s return. Vicente Gutiérrez, president of the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Mexico City (Canaco CDMX) predicts an impact of approximately $107.5 million (1.861 billion pesos), of which nearly $88 million (1.529 billion pesos) will come from ticket sales.