MEXICO CITY — What began as a typical concert announcement has transformed into a matter of diplomatic significance, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum personally advocating for additional BTS performances following an instantaneous sell-out of the group’s scheduled shows. The unprecedented demand from the ARMY fanbase reached presidential levels, compelling Sheinbaum to address the situation during her official Monday news briefing.
The president revealed she has undertaken extraordinary measures to secure more dates for the Korean supergroup, including direct communication with South Korea’s prime minister through formal diplomatic channels. “We have not yet received a response, but we hope it will be positive,” Sheinbaum stated regarding her request for expanded concert availability during BTS’s May visit.
Simultaneously, the administration has engaged with concert promoter Ocesa to explore logistical possibilities for additional performances. However, the organizer has indicated that expanding the current schedule of May 7, 9, and 10 concerts at Mexico City’s 65,000-capacity GNP Seguros Stadium presents significant challenges.
This presidential involvement continues Sheinbaum’s pattern of enthusiastic support for the band’s visit, which she previously characterized during her January 19 briefing as fulfilling a “historic request” from Mexican youth. Her comments celebrating BTS’s cultural impact gained international attention, featuring prominently in South Korean media outlets.
The administration has coupled its advocacy for expanded access with consumer protection measures. Sheinbaum detailed collaborative efforts between Mexico’s consumer protection agency, Ocesa, and Ticketmaster Mexico to ensure pricing transparency and combat ticket scalping practices.
Mexico’s status as a premier concert destination received further validation with Pollstar magazine naming GNP Seguros Stadium as the world’s top concert venue for 2025—the second consecutive year it has earned this distinction. The country has hosted landmark performances from global artists including Lady Gaga, Shakira, Oasis, and Bad Bunny throughout the year.
BTS’s upcoming performances mark a significant return following the group’s nearly four-year musical hiatus during which members completed mandatory military service in South Korea. The group will release their new album “ARIRANG” on March 20 before embarking on an extensive world tour comprising over 70 dates across multiple continents through March 2027.