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Mexico seeks more BTS shows after ticket sell-out
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has appealed to South Korea to add extra BTS performances in Mexico City following an overwhelming demand for the K-pop group's comeback tour.
Ticket chaos and resale controversy
All 150,000 tickets for the three scheduled Mexico City concerts in May sold out in under 40 minutes, local media reported. Around one million fans competed for the seats, according to Sheinbaum.
Resale platforms faced backlash after listing tickets at inflated prices-up to 92,100 pesos ($5,300)-compared to the official range of 1,800 to 17,800 pesos ($100-$1,030). Mexico's consumer protection agency has penalized StubHub and Viagogo for "abusive practices."
Presidential plea and industry response
Sheinbaum revealed she wrote to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung requesting additional shows, though she acknowledged promoter Ocesa deemed the band's schedule too packed to accommodate more dates. Seoul's government has not commented on the request.
"I still haven't received an answer, but let's hope it's positive,"
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexican President
BTS's global comeback
The seven-member group, on hiatus since June 2022 for solo projects and mandatory military service, will launch their world tour on April 9 in Goyang, South Korea. The 79-date itinerary spans Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Analysts project the tour could generate over $1 billion for BTS and their label, Hybe, through ticket sales, merchandise, and streaming revenue.
Mexico's K-pop boom
Spotify ranks Mexico as the fifth-largest K-pop market globally, with streams surging over 500% in the past five years. Sheinbaum noted the group's immense popularity among young Mexicans.
