Mexico has always been one of BTS's strongest fanbases outside of Asia. Over the years, the group has visited the country several times, building a special connection with Mexican ARMY.
🇲🇽 2014 – First Visit: Music Bank in Mexico
- Date: October 30, 2014
- Venue: Arena Ciudad de México
- BTS made their first appearance in Mexico during Music Bank in Mexico, performing alongside several major K-pop artists.
- Although they were still rookies, they quickly gained attention from Mexican fans.
🎤 2015 – The Red Bullet Tour
- Date: July 30, 2015
- Venue: Pepsi Center WTC
- BTS returned with their first solo concert in Mexico as part of The Red Bullet World Tour.
- Tickets sold out quickly, proving their rapidly growing popularity.
🌟 2017 – KCON Mexico
- Date: March 17–18, 2017
- Venue: Arena Ciudad de México
- BTS headlined KCON Mexico 2017, delivering one of the festival's most memorable performances.
- This became their last group performance in Mexico before their worldwide superstardom.
💜 2026 – Historic Return
- After completing military service, BTS returned to Mexico for their ARIRANG World Tour, performing three sold-out concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros on May 7, 9, and 10, 2026. The concerts marked their first full-group return to Mexico in nearly a decade.
- Before the concerts, the members were officially welcomed at Mexico's National Palace by Claudia Sheinbaum. They greeted approximately 50,000 fans gathered in the Zócalo from the palace balcony, making headlines around the world.
Why Mexico Is Special to BTS
- Mexico has one of the largest BTS fan communities in Latin America.
- Every group concert in the country has sold out.
- Mexican ARMY is famous for its loud fan chants, creative fan projects, and passionate support.
- BTS members have repeatedly expressed how grateful they are for the energy and love they receive from Mexican fans.
