[Dispatch=Reporter Lee Myung-ju] BTS will meet with the Mexican president ahead of their world tour concert.

U.S. Billboard reported on the 6th (Korean time), "Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum invited BTS to the National Palace, the presidential residence."

President Sheinbaum revealed the invitation of BTS at a regular press conference that day. She plans to open the presidential residence's balcony to allow members to greet fans.

This meeting was arranged ahead of BTS's Mexico City concert as part of their world tour 'ARIRANG'. Members were invited on the 6th, the day before the first concert.

President Sheinbaum also expressed her support for the concert in January. When the Mexico City concert was confirmed, she referred to it as a "historic moment."

And for good reason—this tour will have a significant impact on the local economy. According to the Mexico City Chamber of Commerce, it is expected to generate 107.5 million dollars (approximately 155.7 billion won) in economic effect.

The intense interest in BTS is also proven by data. Based on Spotify's latest count, Mexico is the 5th largest market in the world for listening to K-pop.

Among these, BTS was named the artist most streamed by local listeners. Eight out of the top 10 albums in the count are BTS works.

The regular fourth album 'Map of the Soul: 7' is the most-played K-pop album in Mexico. The English single 'Dynamite' ranks first as the most-streamed song in Mexico.

Meanwhile, BTS will take the stage at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on the 7th and 9th-10th.

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