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Mexican president requests more BTS concerts from South Korean counterpart
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has formally requested South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to help arrange more BTS concerts in Mexico amid huge demand for the K-pop band. This follows the announcement of BTS's comeback album 'Arirang' and world tour. Mexico, one of K-pop's largest fan bases, sees around 1 million young people seeking tickets, but only 150,000 are available.
After a two-year hiatus, K-pop group Blackpink is set to return with their highly anticipated second full-length album, Born Pink, on September 16. The quartet will first drop a new single titled Pink Venom ahead of the album's launch.
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BTS is staging a major comeback with a livestreamed concert and a feature-length documentary, both premiering on Netflix in partnership with Hybe. The announcements highlight the group's return following a hiatus, tied to their new album release. The events mark significant milestones in their post-hiatus activities.
Following pressure from fans and Profeco, Ocesa K-Pop announced that BTS concert ticket prices in Mexico City will be published on January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The shows are scheduled for May 7, 9, and 10 at Estadio GNP Seguros, with exclusive ARMY pre-sale on January 23.
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BTS's 'Arirang' album, announced earlier this week for March 20, 2026, celebrates the full group's return after all seven members completed mandatory military service. To mark the occasion, Hot Topic has restocked official BTS merchandise, including Funko figures and deluxe statues.
Blackpink has revealed plans for their third mini album, 'Deadline,' set for release on February 27, 2026, via YG Entertainment. The project follows their 2022 full-length album Born Pink and coincides with the ongoing world tour of the same name. It is expected to feature the group's 2025 comeback single 'Jump.'
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K-pop group BTS has revealed the title and release date for their upcoming album, 'Arirang', set for March 20, 2026. This marks their first full-group project in nearly four years, accompanied by an extensive world tour. The announcement highlights the group's deep involvement in the album's creation and its cultural significance.
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