BTS Attracts Record Crowd of 50,000 Fans in Under Five Hours in Mexico City

May 7, 2026 • Al Jazeera

BTS Attracts Record Crowd of 50,000 Fans in Under Five Hours in Mexico City

BTS Appears at Mexico’s National Palace, Attracting Large Crowd

K-pop group BTS made a public appearance on the balcony of Mexico’s National Palace earlier today. The event took place after the group met with President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Following their meeting, the group emerged onto the palace balcony, drawing a significant crowd to the Zocalo area in the city center. According to estimates, around 50,000 fans gathered within hours of the appearance.

The public gathering is part of preparations for BTS’s upcoming concert in Mexico City. The event is expected to generate more than $100 million for the city.

Source: Al Jazeera