[Photo&] BTS Returns After 10 Years—Mexico City Draws 150,000 Fans in a Frenzy… Economic Impact Worth 150 Billion Won

A Miraculous Mexico City Return After 10 Years, Powered by 150,000 Fans

Top global artists, 'BTS', fully captivated Mexico City after 10 years and 10 months. The 'ARIRANG' world tour shows in Mexico City held on the 7th and on the 9th through 10th drew a total of 150,000 attendees—selling out all seats immediately after reservations opened. The stage production stood out for how it thoughtfully incorporated and respected local culture. Not only did the performance use the 'lucha libre' masks, but member 'V' also thrilled the crowd by sampling local snacks onstage, sparking explosive reactions. To catch a glimpse of them exchanging thanks in fluent Spanish, some 35,000 people even gathered outside the venue, causing an unprecedented situation in which local traffic came to a standstill.

Official Invitation from the Presidential Palace and a Staggering Economic Impact of 158.6 Billion Won

It has become the core of 'international diplomacy', going beyond a mere cultural phenomenon. The LA Times highlighted the 'BTS' official invitation to the presidential palace extended to them by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, shining a spotlight on their overwhelming ripple effects. The ticket war that drew more than 1 million people translated directly into a staggering 'economic impact' of about $10.7 million (￦158.6 billion won). After wrapping up their Mexico schedule, they headed to Stanford and Las Vegas in the United States, carrying the heat of their North American tour forward. The U.S. local transportation authorities have even announced expanded special bus routes for attendees, preparing with thorough national readiness.

13th Anniversary Debut—and the Busan Finale Where Fans Worldwide Converge

The grand finale of the world tour that swept across the globe will be decorated in Busan, South Korea. On the 12th and 13th of next month, at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, global fandom 'ARMY' will share a historic moment with the group. In particular, June 13 will be a landmark day marking the 'BTS' 13th debut anniversary—expected to become a massive festival that both the artists and fans will never forget.