Former South кσяєαn President Moon Jae In once acknowledged a truth that: “When I met and held summits with foreign leaders, we always started our conversations with stories about K-pop—especially BTS. A few high-ranking officials admitted they’re fans, but most said their children and grandchildren love BTS, and they often sing and dance together. BTS is famous not only in the U.S. but also in the Middle East. Some leaders even asked me to invite BTS and host a K-pop night when they visit as state guests.”
In fact, BTS has been invited to major international events and has met global leaders multiple times — including the 73rd and 76th United Nations General Assemblies, the Wнιтe House Visit in 2020, the UNESCO Youth Forum 2021, and most recently, the APEC CEO Summit кσяєα 2025.
Several high-ranking international officials have also expressed admiration for the seven кσяєαn idols. Former U.S. President Joe Biden once praised them, saying: “It was great to meet you, @BTS_bigнιт. Thanks for all you’re doing to raise awareness around the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination.”Meanwhile, נαραи’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi openly admitted she is a big fan of BTS.
Recently, кσяєαn netizens were abuzz when local media reported that мєχι¢σ’s Minister of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard — who came to South кσяєα to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit — made a surprise appearance at Jin’s encore concert. Ebrard attended the summit on behalf of President Claudia Sheinbaum, who was unable to travel to South кσяєα due to a national emergency caused by flooding.
The minister was reportedly seen among the 50,000 attendees at Jin’s second and final encore show on November 1, held at Incheon Munhak Main Stadium. Interestingly, media outlets noted that Minister Ebrard did not sit in the VIP section — instead, he quietly enjoyed the concert from an ordinary second-floor seat, just like any other fan.
The date also coincided with the closing of the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, suggesting that the minister took a little time to enjoy the performance of his favorite K-pop idol before leaving кσяєα — a gesture that fans found both endearing and heartwarming.
Notably, Minister Ebrard has been recognized as a longtime BTS fan. During мєχι¢σ’s 2023 presidential election, he drew attention by promising to “invite BTS to perform” as part of his campaign pledge. Although he did not win the presidency, the Minister of Economy eventually fulfilled part of his wish — attending the solo concert of one of the seven global superstars.
Fans in вяαzιℓ are now hoping that, after such a wonderful experience at Jin’s concert, Minister Ebrard will be inspired to help put вяαzιℓ on BTS’s world tour map for 2026. Meanwhile, fans around the world are expressing pride in Jin and BTS’s unmatched global influence:
- So humble. I’m genuinely happy. He must have seen Seokjin aboard the wootteo too, right?
- Mr. Minister @m_ebrard welcome to korea and thanks for attending jin' concert
- And he witness the real power of Bts member. You see it right, sir?! Please bring BTS come to вяαzιℓ in 2026
- Kim Seokjin and his impact are on another level. We actually need a BTS concert in вяαzιℓ sir
- Does that mean he actually bought the ticket to Jin’s concert himself? I mean, maybe through his secretary or αѕѕistant — but not by using connections or getting a VIP pαѕѕ? Wow, what a special fan. That’s truly an honor.
- When your schedule says ‘international summit,’ but your heart says ‘Worldwide Handsome's concert'
- The Mexican Economy Minister knows quality and has great taste in music, also attended #RUNSEOKJIN_EPTOUR_ECORE!!!OH, SEOKJIN, THE GLOBAL SUPERSTAR YOU ARE!!
- HYBE has become a big player in мєχι¢σ's music industry with the launch of several Hybe Latin αмєяι¢α projects. It makes sense that the government and people of мєχι¢σ show a keen interest in hybe artists. With BTS it goes without saying, they are the biggest group in the world
- omg mexican armys. you're getting BTS next year im sure of it
- That's how big of a deal the tannies are they got Ministere and chairman's attending their shows lol
- Just casually attending a BTS concert while on a business trip—what a perfect work-life balance
- Imagine flying to кσяєα for APEC and ending up at Jin’s encore concert… priorities set straight!
