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BTS Appears at Mexico National Palace with President; 70,000 at Zocalo Square
2 hours ago•Rich Park
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All seven members of BTS appeared on the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City on May 6, joining President Claudia Sheinbaum to greet a crowd of 50,000 to 70,000 fans gathered in Zocalo Square ahead of their performance.
Key Facts
- RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook appeared on the palace terrace the afternoon before their first concert.
- The appearance was broadcast live by media outlets, including the Mexican news organization NMás.
- RM and V greeted the crowd in English and Spanish, expressing gratitude for the invitation to the presidential residence.
- J-Hope, Jin, and Suga recorded the crowd in the square using Samsung Galaxy S26 series smartphones.
- Fans filled Zocalo Square immediately after reports confirmed the group had reached the palace.
Key Terms
- ARMY: The official global fandom for BTS.
- Zocalo Square: The central square and ceremonial center in Mexico City, located in front of the National Palace.
- National Palace: The seat of the federal executive and official workplace of the Mexican President.
Key Quote
"Mexican fans, I really missed you very, very much. The energy here is unbelievably great. Thank you for loving us so much and let's meet again next time." — V
Next
- BTS will perform in Mexico City on May 7.
