BTS Thrills Mexico with Special Outfits & Spanish Phrases: ‘You Really Know How to Have Fun’
Categoria: Musica
The K-pop superstars shined during the first of three nights at the GNP Seguros Stadium as part of its 'ARIRANG' World Tour.
Por Billboard | 08/05/2026
K-Pop supergroup BTS and its Mexican ARMY became one once again on Thursday (May 7) during the highly anticipated return of the South Korean giants to the Latin American country after a nine-year hiatus. For the first of three nights at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City, the septet dazzled its local fandom with Spanish dialogue, cowboy hats and T-shirts that read “Ciudad de México.” Related BTS May Return to Mexico in 2027, President Claudia Sheinbaum Teases BTS Greets ARMY from Mexico’s Presidential Palace: ‘The Energy Here Is Incredible’ BTS in Mexico: How the K-Pop Superstars’ Tour Became a State Affair “I learned a little Spanish. I want to tell you in Spanish how happy I am right now,” V said in Spanish to the 50,000 fans who packed the venue, according to figures from promoter Ocesa. “First of all, I miss ARMY Mexico so much. I love ARMY Mexico so much. So, I hope you love me a lot, too. You are the reason for my life; you are my everything.” The stadium roared in unison to celebrate their idols. In addition to V, RM, Jungkook and Jimin also spoke messages in the local language. The lattermost used a mobile phone to read some phrases he had prepared for his fans: “You listen to our songs a lot, right?” Jimin asked the crowd. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I didn’t know you’d be this amazing here. You really know how to have fun. You’re the best. I love you more than anyone.” Prior, Jungkook had taken the microphone to welcome the fandom. “It’s the first night here. Let’s make it worth it,” he said. And hours before the first show in Mexico, j-hope shared a video on his social media, wearing a cowboy hat and playing “Tu Sancho” by Fuerza Regida in the background . As a result, Mexican fans showered him with affection, shouting, “Hobi, brother, you’re already Mexican!” The ARIRANG World Tour party in Mexico City kicked off with “Hooligan” and continued with fans singing along at the top of their lungs to “Aliens,” “they don’t know ’bout us,” “Like Animals,” “SWIM” and “Merry Go Round.” The audience in the massive stadium was illuminated by thousands of Light Sticks — the iconic glowing devices fans bring to BTS shows — that synchronized to the rhythm of the music. In the monumental 360-degree stage set up in the middle of the stadium, the aesthetics of the South Korean flag were recreated during one segment of the show. It was a tribute from BTS to their homeland, of which they are proud ambassadors and whose culture is now admired by millions through their music. Later in the setlist, songs like “FYA,” “Fire,” “Body to Body” and “IDOL” made an appearance, with which Bangtan — as the group is also known — began a victory lap around the stadium, carrying flags and accompanied by