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BTS Welcomed By President Of Mexico Ahead Of Sold-Out Concerts

Sheinbaum opened a presidential balcony for the seven-member group as ticket demand topped 136,000 and resale prices reached $9,000, officials said.

  • On Wednesday, May 6, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hosted members of K-pop band BTS at the National Palace ahead of the group's scheduled concerts in Mexico City.
  • High demand for the ARIRANG World Tour led Sheinbaum to request additional concerts from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who forwarded the appeal to HYBE, the group's agency.
  • Promoter Ocesa faced controversy over ticket sales, leading the Federal Consumer Protection Agency to demand transparency after receiving nearly 5,000 emails, despite an estimated economic impact of approximately $107.5 million USD.
  • Scheduled for 5 p.m., the meeting will include a balcony appearance for fans at the presidential headquarters, which faces the iconic Zócalo in the city's Historic Center.
  • The visit marks the group's return to Mexico following performances in 2014, 2015, and 2017, with Sheinbaum praising their music for conveying "messages of friendship, of peace" and "humanistic messages.
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The South Korean band will perform concerts on May 7, 9 and 10 - The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, was also on the balcony of the Palace.

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Thousands of Mexican followers flocked to the gates of the National Palace of Mexico City's historic center to welcome South Korean band BTS, the world's most recognized K-pop group, together with President Claudia Sheinbaum, in a government-run public event.

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