BTS’s Jimin truly captivated his Mexican fans with a heartfelt greeting delivered entirely in Spanish, creating an unforgettable moment during his recent visit.
On May 7th (local time), during the highly anticipated ‘BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Mexico City’ concert at the Estadio GNP Seguros, Jimin connected deeply with the stadium full of fans by speaking his heart in Spanish.
Reading a carefully prepared message from his phone, Jimin addressed the enthusiastic crowd: “You listen to our songs a lot, don’t you? Thank you so sincerely. I never knew this place would be so incredible. You truly know how to have fun! You are the best. See you the day after tomorrow (at the concert). ¡Viva México! I love you, ARMY, more than anyone.” The stadium erupted in thunderous cheers and applause, reciprocating his heartfelt words.
This touching moment quickly became an iconic highlight of the concert, garnering significant media attention. Mexican TV channel ‘Imagen Televisión’ featured the scene in their news broadcasts. ‘El Sol de México’ widely shared excerpts of Jimin’s post-concert social media message, also in Spanish, further amplifying his connection with fans. Even VOGUE LATAM covered the performance, specifically highlighting Jimin’s memorable Spanish greeting video.
Local fans took to social media, expressing immense admiration for Jimin’s impeccable Spanish pronunciation and thoughtful vocabulary. Playfully, some even joked about “Jimin’s Latino certification,” praising his authentic delivery. Following the concert, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) saw an explosion of activity, with over 12 related keywords trending, including ‘WELCOME JIMIN TO LATAM’, ‘BIENVENIDO A MÉXICO JIMIN’ (Welcome to Mexico, Jimin), ‘JIMIN MÉXICO TE AMA’ (Mexico Loves Jimin), and ‘WELCOME JIMIN TO MEXICO’. This widespread trending clearly showcased the profound impact of his gesture.
