Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shared an update on her efforts to secure additional BTS concert dates in Mexico City via a two-minute TikTok video on Friday. Sheinbaum stated she had previously requested South Korean President Lee to explore the possibility of extending BTS’s scheduled May tour in Mexico City, given the band’s immense popularity among young Mexicans.
“I have now received a reply from the President of Korea,” Sheinbaum announced in the clip, seemingly filmed during a meeting at the National Palace.
Quoting from a Spanish translation of President Lee’s letter, Sheinbaum relayed his sentiment: he was “pleased to see relations between Korea and Mexico deepening further, based on mutual respect and trust between the two leaders.”
President Lee highlighted the affection of Mexican fans for Korean culture and K-pop as a reflection of the strong cultural ties between the two countries. He also mentioned that Sheinbaum’s request had been communicated to BTS’s management agency.
While emphasizing that the private sector primarily drives pop culture activities, President Lee expressed his government’s hope for a positive response from BTS’s side.
He further indicated that both nations would maintain close communication through diplomatic channels regarding the matter and expressed his anticipation of meeting Sheinbaum again in the near future.
The two leaders previously met in June 2025 on the sidelines of the G7 summit held in Canada.
Sheinbaum concluded her video by encouraging viewers to “Let’s all look forward to some good news,” accompanied by footage from a BTS concert.
The president initially mentioned the tour possibility in a casual manner during a press briefing on January 19, later confirming that she had sent President Lee a formal diplomatic letter requesting additional shows.
Her request came after significant controversy arose among fans when tickets for BTS’s May concerts in Mexico City sold out within a mere 37 minutes. Fans voiced concerns about undisclosed seating arrangements and hidden fees, prompting the federal consumer protection agency Profeco to pledge a crackdown on potential irregularities by ticket sellers and resale platforms.
The K-pop group BTS is currently scheduled to perform on May 7, 9, and 10 at the GNP Seguros Stadium, formerly known as Foro Sol, as part of their world tour commencing in April.
