Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Sheinbaum Says BTS Will Return to Mexico in 2027
Mexico’s president said BTS may come back to Mexico in 2027.
She made the announcement after meeting South Korea’s president.
However, BTS has not announced the visit themselves.
Their agency, HYBE, also has not confirmed a date.
BTS visited Mexico in May after being away for almost nine years.
All seven members greeted fans from the National Palace.
About 50,000 people gathered to see them.
The group also held three sold-out concerts in Mexico City.
Mexico and South Korea are discussing more cultural exchanges, including a possible K-pop centre.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said BTS is expected to return to Mexico in 2027.
The statement followed Sheinbaum’s meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at Mexico’s National Palace.
BTS and its agency, HYBE, have not publicly confirmed an official date or the visit.
The group visited Mexico in May after nearly nine years away, drawing about 50,000 people to the Zócalo.
Mexico and South Korea are also considering a K-pop culture centre and broader cultural and educational exchanges.
- Who
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, and BTS.
- What
- Sheinbaum said BTS is expected to return to Mexico in 2027, although BTS and HYBE have not officially confirmed the visit.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday, after BTS visited Mexico in May.
- Where
- The announcement was made at Mexico’s National Palace; the proposed return would be to Mexico.
- Why
- The announcement came during discussions about expanding cultural and educational exchanges between Mexico and South Korea.
Mexican Government’s Position
BTS and Agency’s Position
Whether the 2027 visit is confirmed
Mexican Government’s Position
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico is looking forward to BTS returning in 2027 and previously said the members agreed to the proposal.
BTS and Agency’s Position
BTS has not announced an official date or confirmed the visit, and HYBE had not immediately responded to a request for comment.
Basis for expectations
Mexican Government’s Position
Mexico’s government points to the group’s previous May visit and the members’ reported agreement when Sheinbaum asked about returning.
BTS and Agency’s Position
No specific schedule or formal confirmation from BTS or HYBE has been reported.
- Expected return
- 2027
- Announcing official
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
- Official BTS confirmation
- No date or visit has been confirmed by BTS or HYBE
- Previous Mexico visit
- May, after nearly nine years away
- Reported crowd
- About 50,000 people gathered at the Zócalo
- Mexico City concerts
- Three sold-out shows at GNP Seguros Stadium
- Additional proposal
- Mexico and South Korea are considering a K-pop culture centre in Mexico