BTS Meets Mexican President, Greets 50,000 Fans in Zocalo

More than 50,000 fans gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo Square on Wednesday, May 6, where K-pop group BTS made a brief balcony appearance at the National Palace following a private meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum.

The fans, many of whom arrived early in the morning, filled the historic plaza in front of the presidential headquarters, singing the group's songs and chanting members' names under intense heat. Lizeth Zarate, a coordinator for the Zócalo, estimated the crowd at around 50,000. BTS leader RM addressed the audience in Spanish, saying, "Thank you very much for inviting us. We are looking forward to the start of our concerts. We are deeply grateful." Another member, V, added, "Hello. I don't speak Spanish very well, but I will try. I've missed you. We've missed Mexico so much. The energy here is incredible. Thank you so much for loving us so much."

The group spent about 40 minutes inside the palace discussing matters with Sheinbaum, who had extended an official invitation. During her daily morning briefing earlier that day, she praised BTS for delivering "messages of friendship, peace, and love." Afterward, she told the crowd, "I already told them they have to...