Mexico president asks Korean counterpart for more BTS concerts
Huge demand to see K-pop boy band BTS has led Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to ask South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for help in arranging more concerts in Mexico. Sheinbaum said around one million young fans want tickets, far more than the number currently available.
BTS is preparing to launch a global tour in April, shortly after releasing its first new album in three years. The group has been on hiatus since 2022 while its members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service. The tour announcement caused intense competition for tickets worldwide.
In Mexico, demand has been especially high, as the country has one of the largest K-pop fan bases. Only three BTS concerts are scheduled in Mexico City, offering about 150,000 tickets. Many fans complained they were unable to buy tickets during the initial sales.
Mexico’s consumer watchdog has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster and sanctioned resale platforms such as StubHub and Viagogo. Officials accused resale sites of abusive practices after ticket prices increased dramatically on secondary markets.
BTS tickets originally sold for prices ranging from 1,800 to 17,800 pesos, but resale prices rose as high as 92,100 pesos. Authorities said they plan to introduce stricter rules to better regulate ticket sales for major events. BTS’s new album Arirang will be released in March, with the tour beginning in South Korea on April 9.
Source : https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2026/01/27/308316/mexico-president-asks-korean-counterpart-for-more-bts-concerts/ |
