мєχι¢σ is one of the most highly anticipated stops on BTS’s ARIRANG world tour, thanks to the overwhelming enthusiasm fans have shown for the group from early on. When the concert was announced in January, Ticketmaster мєχι¢σ reported that over 2.1 million people visited the site to search for information related to BTS—“one of the highest-traffic inquiries in recent years,” it highlighted

On the day ticket sales opened, despite three shows being scheduled, all tickets sold out within just 37 minutes. Ticketmaster reported that as many as 1.1 million users simultaneously entered the virtual waiting room to purchase tickets. This mαѕѕive figure signaled the powerful wave of support Mexican fans have for the K-pop superstars.

As the first show draws closer and BTS have already landed in мєχι¢σ City, the atmosphere has become more heated than ever. Amid this excitement, an υиєχρє¢тє∂ announcement quickly captured the attention of both local and international fans: BTS would be meeting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum one day before their first concert begins.

Specifically, according to official information, BTS will visit Palacio Nacional and meet with the President of мєχι¢σ on May 6 (local time). The meeting is scheduled for 5 PM in мєχι¢σ (equivalent to 8 AM KST), and a balcony of the palace will be opened for BTS members to greet fans and the local public.

Although the news may sound celebratory, the actual reaction from Mexican fans has been quite the opposite. Immediately after the announcement, a strong wave of backlash from the Mexican ARMY community erupted across social media. One prominent comment read: “We Mexican Army don’t want this to happen, the government is trash and we don’t want BTS to mix with those who use them only for clout.” Another fan expressed: “We, Mexican ARMY, do not agree with this. Please keep the boys away from political matters. It’s a BIG NO.”

The main reason behind this backlash is believed to stem from months-long dissatisfaction with Ticketmaster мєχι¢σ’s ticket distribution process, as well as the actions of Sheinbaum’s administration.

Since January, fans have continuously raised complaints about the lack of transparency in ticket sales, including the absence of a published seating map, unclear fee structures, and suspicions of pre-arranged ticket resales. As a result, many genuine fans were unable to secure tickets, while the resale market became flooded with tickets at mαѕѕively inflated prices.

Meanwhile, instead of implementing concrete measures to address these issues at their root, both the authorities and Ticketmaster мєχι¢σ have offered vague explanations and superficial solutions. The situation was further inflamed when the Mexican President attempted to resolve the issue by sending a diplomatic letter to the President of South кσяєα, requesting additional BTS shows.

This move only intensified fans’ anger, as the core problem does not lie in the number of concerts but in fraud and manipulation within the ticketing system. Pressuring BTS and the South кσяєαn government to resolve this issue is seen as unreasonable, accused of exploiting the group, and ultimately making the situation worse.

In a context where the government’s image has already been negatively affected in the eyes of fans for a prolonged period, the arrangement of a meeting between BTS and the President at Palacio Nacional is now being viewed with suspicion—as an attempt to ease public backlash and polish political image rather than a sincere invitation. Mexican ARMYs believe this is a politically motivated move, and for that reason, they do not want BTS to be dragged into the situation.

One local fan also added more reason: “Her government has been catastrophic. Given the ongoing investigations into her party members for ties to ∂яυg trafficking, she is using the group to distract from the scandal.” Another added: “She is only using them for political gain, not for our sake. She just wants to benefit herself from their arrival.”

Currently, the Mexican fan community is sending formal responses to the authorities and spreading messages calling for the cancellation of the visit. Related hashtags continue to trend on social media, while official accounts of the Mexican government are being tagged in posts opposing the meeting.

Nevertheless, a portion of fans remains conflicted: “Oh, fellow ARMYs, I don't know how to feel. On one hand, knowing there's a chance to see them at the National Palace is great, but on the other, the way this is being handled just isn't right. But then I also think—BTS must be aware of everything, and if we don't go, will that also look bad for them?”

Meanwhile, with only a few hours left before BTS are set to arrive at Palacio Nacional at the President’s invitation, discussions and debates among fans continue to intensify around this controversial event!