BTS member V captivated fans at a recent concert in Mexico by delivering a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute in Spanish. During his closing remarks on May 10, the singer showcased his language proficiency and gratitude to mothers, sparking significant engagement across social media and local news.
Key Facts
- V delivered his ending speech in Spanish during the final Mexico concert performance on May 10.
- The artist prepared a script in advance, explaining he learned the language to express his happiness and how much he missed his Mexican fans.
- During the tribute, V encouraged fans to celebrate Mother’s Day by video calling their mothers.
- He thanked mothers by mentioning popular Mexican names, including Maria, Teresa, Lupe, and Coco.
- Local media, including Tabasco Hoy and Cuéntamelo Ya, praised V’s fluency and social media dominance.
- A TikTok video of the moment went viral, surpassing 8.3 million views and 1.4 million likes.
- A fan named Mará shared that she was moved to tears when V mentioned "Lupe," her mother's name, during a difficult day.
Key Terms
- ARMY: The official global fandom of BTS.
- Mother's Day (Mexico): A major holiday celebrated on May 10.
Key Quote
"Mexico! I learned a little Spanish. I want to tell you in Spanish how happy I am right now. I missed Mexican ARMYs so much... Mamma Maria, Mamma Teresa, Mamma Lupe, Mamma Coco! Thank you for raising us. Happy Mother's Day, mothers!"
— V