BTS made history on May 27 by visiting Mexico's National Palace,where they met President Claudia Sheinbaum and were greeted by 50,000 ARMY members in the Zócalo, according to the group's official Bangtan Bomb video. the K-pop septet received an official recognition from the Government of Mexico and has plans to return to the country next year, President Sheinbaum revealed. the visit capped three sold-out concerts in Mexico City, which sold out in less than an hour.

50,000 fans in the Zócalo: The balcony moment that went viral

As the Bangtan Bomb video shows, BTS stepped onto the balcony of the National Palace overlooking the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, where a crowd estimated at 50,000 fans erupted. RM, the group's leader, greeted them with "Hello, we are BTS!", a moment that has since spread across social media worldwide. The footage, released on May 27, also captures the mebmers' surprise and delight at encountering some of the 16 cats that live at the National Palace.

16 palace cats and an official recognition from the Government of Mexico

During their meeting with President Sheinbaum in her office, BTS received an official recognition from the Mexican government. The video shows a brief conversation between the group and the president. A quirky highlight: the members discovering the resident cats of the presidential palace ,a detail that ARMY fans have latched onto. according to the source, President Sheinbaum expressed gratitude for the visit and credited the warm response of ARMY for the group's decision to come back.

President Sheinbaum's promise: BTS will return in 2026

President Sheinbaum told the press that BTS was so taken with Mexico and its fans that they have plans to return next year. The request for more concerts was first made in January, with the South Korean government forwarding it to BTS's management compny, as reported. This raises open questions: Will the return include additional concerts beyond the three that already sold out? And how will the members' mandatory military service obligations—which have paused group activities in the past—affect the timeline? The source does not address whether all seven members will be available for a 2026 return.

From sold-out concerts to a presidential request: The path to Mexico

BTS's three concerts in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10 sold out in less than an hour, a testament to the overwhelming support of Mexico's ARMY members. That fan energy reportedly led President Sheinbaum to request additional shows via diplomatic channels. The group also made headlines at the 2026 AMAs, winning Artist of the Year, according to the source. This trajectory underscores how BTS functions as a cultural and economic bridge between South Korea and Mexico.