BTS met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ahead of its concerts in Mexico City, highlighting the group’s massive popularity and cultural influence in the country. During her regular morning press briefing, Sheinbaum confirmed to local press that BTS would visit the presidential office Wednesday and greet citizens from the National Palace’s open balcony. She described BTS as a band that “always delivers messages of friendship, peace and love.” The meeting took place ahead of BTS’ “Arirang”