{"id":108179,"date":"2026-05-09T06:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T06:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/bts-open-arirang-world-tour-with-historic-night-in-mexico-city\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T06:43:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T06:43:06","slug":"bts-open-arirang-world-tour-with-historic-night-in-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/bts-open-arirang-world-tour-with-historic-night-in-mexico-city\/","title":{"rendered":"BTS open ARIRANG world tour with historic night in Mexico city"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"284\"><strong>BTS turned Mexico City into a breathtaking sea of light, emotion, and pure euphoria as the global superstars launched the opening night of their highly anticipated \u201cARIRANG\u201d World Tour with a spectacular celebration of music, memories, and an unforgettable bond with Mexican ARMY.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"602\">More than 50,000 fans packed GNP Seguros Stadium, transforming the massive venue into a dazzling ocean of synchronized light sticks as Bangtan made their long-awaited return to Mexico. From the very first moment the atmosphere was electric a night charged with anticipation, nostalgia and overwhelming affection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"602\"><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"750\">One of the evening\u2019s most powerful moments came when V addressed the crowd in Spanish instantly sending the stadium into an emotional frenzy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"967\">\u201cI learned a little Spanish. I want to tell you in Spanish how happy I am right now,\u201d he said before adding, \u201cFirst of all, I miss ARMY Mexico so much. I love ARMY Mexico so much. So, I hope you love me a lot, too.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kimmydumpii2\/video\/7637417436274232583\" data-video-id=\"7637417436274232583\">\n<section><a title=\"@kimmydumpii2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kimmydumpii2?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@kimmydumpii2<\/a> TAEHYUNG GIVING SPEECH IN FULL SPANISH WITHOUT STUTTERING \u201cS\u00ed? Muy bien, muy bien. Aprend\u00ed un poco de espa\u00f1ol. Quiero decirles en espa\u00f1ol lo feliz que estoy en este momento. Primero que nada, extra\u00f1o much\u00edsimo a Ami de M\u00e9xico. Amo much\u00edsimo a Ami de M\u00e9xico. As\u00ed que, espero que ustedes tambi\u00e9n me amen mucho. Eres la raz\u00f3n de mi vida, eres mi todo Adi\u00f3s\u201d \u201cReally? Very good, very good. I learned a little Spanish. I want to tell you all in Spanish how happy I am at this moment. First of all, I miss Mexican ARMY so much. I love Mexican ARMY very much. So, I hope you all love me a lot too. You are the reason for my life, you are my everything. Goodbye.\u201d <a title=\"bts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/bts?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BTS<\/a> <a title=\"bts_worldtour_arirang\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/bts_worldtour_arirang?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG<\/a> <a title=\"bts_worldtour_arirang_na\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/bts_worldtour_arirang_na?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_NA<\/a> <a title=\"bts_worldtour_arirang_mexicocity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/bts_worldtour_arirang_mexicocity?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_MEXICOCITY<\/a> <a title=\"bts_worldtour_arirang_mexico\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/bts_worldtour_arirang_mexico?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_MEXICO<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c original sound - KIMMY DUMP II\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-KIMMY-DUMP-II-7637417472996641557?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound \u2013 KIMMY DUMP II<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1131\">His heartfelt words were met with thunderous cheers as thousands of fans responded with deafening screams turning the stadium into a chorus of love and devotion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1292\">The emotional connection continued throughout the night as other BTS members also made heartfelt efforts to speak directly to local fans in their own language.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1641\">Jimin reading carefully prepared Spanish phrases from his mobile phone, charmed the audience with his sincerity. \u201cYou listen to our songs a lot, right?\u201d he asked before continuing, \u201cThank you from the bottom of my heart. I didn\u2019t know you\u2019d be this amazing here. You really know how to have fun. You\u2019re the best. I love you more than anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jimin13oct\/video\/7637387442630298887\" data-video-id=\"7637387442630298887\">\n<section><a title=\"@jimin13oct\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jimin13oct?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@jimin13oct<\/a> \u2728Jimin speaking Spanish ending speech \ud83d\udc25 Jimin Mexico City D1 Ending Ment \u2063 BTS World Tour Arirang Mexico Day 1 BTS Jimin Mexico Fancam BTS Jimin Focus Jimin BTS Fancam Mexico Jimin Blonde Jimin Long Hair Beautiful Jimin Stage Commander Jimin Fancam Jimin Stage Aura BTS Mexico City Concert Jimin Cute Moments Jimin Ending Ment Jimin Spanish Speech Subtitle Jimin Big Screen BTS Estadio GNP Seguros Mexico City Jimin \u2063 \u2063 <a title=\"parkjimin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/parkjimin?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#parkjimin<\/a> <a title=\"jimin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/jimin?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#jimin<\/a> <a title=\"jiminbts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/jiminbts?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#jiminbts<\/a> <a title=\"jiminie\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/jiminie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#jiminie<\/a> <a title=\"bts_arirang\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/bts_arirang?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#bts_arirang<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c Airplane Pt.2 by BTSBangtanClub - Apple Pretty Nails \ud83d\udc30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Airplane-Pt2-by-BTSBangtanClub-7030273782665202459?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Airplane Pt.2 by BTSBangtanClub \u2013 Apple Pretty Nails \ud83d\udc30<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1735\">His touching message quickly became one of the most unforgettable highlights of the evening.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1878\">Earlier in the night, Jungkook ignited the crowd with a simple but powerful promise: \u201cIt\u2019s the first night here. Let\u2019s make it worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2235\">Even before the show began, excitement had already swept across social media when j-hope posted a playful video wearing a cowboy hat while \u201cTu Sancho\u201d by Fuerza Regida played in the background. Mexican fans instantly embraced the moment, flooding social platforms with affectionate reactions and declaring, \u201cHobi, brother, you\u2019re already Mexican.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2490\">The concert burst into life with dynamic performances of \u201cHooligan,\u201d \u201cAliens,\u201d \u201cthey don\u2019t know \u2019bout us,\u201d \u201cLike Animals,\u201d \u201cSWIM,\u201d and \u201cMerry Go Round.\u201d Every lyric echoed across the stadium as tens of thousands of voices sang in perfect unison.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2647\">Throughout the night synchronized light sticks pulsed to every beat, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle across the enormous 360-degree stadium stage.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYEz1uMJB6D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"3038\">In one especially symbolic moment, BTS recreated imagery inspired by the South Korean flag across the stage production a moving tribute to their homeland and a powerful reflection of the cultural pride that continues to shape their global identity. The tribute was met with roaring applause as fans celebrated not only the group\u2019s music but the worldwide influence of Korean culture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3165\">The energy rose even higher as BTS launched into explosive performances of \u201cFYA,\u201d \u201cFire,\u201d \u201cBody to Body,\u201d and \u201cIDOL.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3462\">During the set, the members made a celebratory lap around the stadium carrying flags and interacting closely with fans, while dancers filled every corner of the massive stage. Thousands of concertgoers captured the emotional scenes on their phones as Bangtan soaked in the thunderous atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3514\">Then came one of the night\u2019s most nostalgic turns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3808\">BTS surprised the audience with special performances of \u201cBoy In Luv\u201d and \u201cSo What,\u201d triggering an outpouring of emotion across the stadium. Fans were seen cheering, crying, and singing every word together\u00a0 a powerful reminder of the years of memories shared between Bangtan and ARMY.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3869\">But the celebration stretched far beyond the stadium walls.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"4171\">Outside the venue, thousands of fans without tickets gathered in nearby streets, dancing and singing along to the music echoing from inside. Fireworks lit up the Mexico City sky while light sticks flashed among the crowds outside, proving that BTS\u2019s impact extended well beyond the official audience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4352\">Closing the night with global hits including \u201cDynamite,\u201d \u201cPlease,\u201d and \u201cInto the Sun,\u201d BTS once again paused to thank Mexican ARMY for their overwhelming love and support.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4512\">RM captured the emotion of the night perfectly, telling the crowd: \u201cMexican ARMY are always the most passionate. Thanks to you, I was very happy today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4514\" data-end=\"4655\">With two more sold-out nights still to come in Mexico City before the ARIRANG World Tour continues, BTS did far more than open a concert.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4657\" data-end=\"4793\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">They transformed the city into a living celebration of music, culture, nostalgia, and the unbreakable bond between Bangtan and ARMY.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BTS turned Mexico City into a breathtaking sea of light, emotion, and pure euphoria as the global superstars launched the opening night of their highly anticipated \u201cARIRANG\u201d World Tour with a spectacular celebration of music, memories, and an unforgettable bond with Mexican ARMY. 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