Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sent a diplomatic letter to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung requesting additional BTS concerts in Mexico, citing overwhelming demand. At a press conference on Monday, Sheinbaum said, “Everyone wants to go,” and noted that around one million young people were seeking tickets, but only 150,000 were available.
The K-pop septet is set to embark on a global tour in April, shortly after releasing their first new album in three years, Arirang. The band resumed activities after completing mandatory military service in South Korea. Only three concerts were scheduled in Mexico, sparking a worldwide scramble for tickets and complaints about the sales process.
Mexico’s consumer watchdog has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster and is sanctioning resale platforms StubHub and Viagogo for “abusive and disloyal practices” related to BTS ticketing. Prices on resale sites reached over 92,000 pesos (about $5,300), far exceeding face values.
The watchdog agency plans to develop new guidelines to better regulate ticket sales, with prices and locations established before tickets are released. Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation Entertainment, has faced previous controversies in Mexico, including a 2022 incident where it reimbursed customers after a Bad Bunny concert fiasco.
The three currently scheduled BTS concerts in Mexico will take place from 7 to 10 May at Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium. The world tour begins on 9 April in Goyang, South Korea.
