President Lee and First Lady Join 'Random Play Dance' with K-pop Fans in Mexico

Surprise Visit to Over 150 K-pop Fans
Applause for BSS and BTS Performances
"Become Dancers Who Bring Happiness to Others"

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, who are on a state visit to Mexico, made a surprise appearance at the "Random Play Dance" event on the 25th (local time), where they directly engaged with K-culture fans. The event was attended by about 150 local K-pop fans.

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung are greeting participants by making heart signs at the Random Play Dance event held on the 25th (local time) at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Mexico City. 2026.9.26 Yonhap News Photo by Yonhap News

Seong Gi-hong, Senior Presidential Secretary for Public Relations and Communication, announced at the press center set up in Mexico City that President Lee and the First Lady visited the "2026 Mexico K-Expo" held at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Mexico City, where they met with local dance teams and K-pop fans.

President Lee expressed encouragement to the participants, saying, "I am truly delighted to meet all of you who love K-pop," and added, "I hope you will become dancers and singers who make others happy through K-pop." First Lady Kim also conveyed her gratitude for the enthusiasm of local fans, saying, "I heard that when BTS visited Mexico last May, you surprised everyone with your passionate cheers and excitement."

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung are taking commemorative photos with participants at the Random Play Dance event held at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Mexico City on the 25th (local time). 2026.9.26 Yonhap News Agency

Following the host’s instructions, President Lee and the First Lady pressed the play button for the music, and songs including SEVENTEEN BSS’s "Jeans" and "Fighting," as well as BTS’s "Dynamite," were played in sequence. The participants performed choreography to the music while the President and the First Lady responded with applause.

After the performance, they took group photos with the participants and shook hands with each individual, offering words of encouragement. Senior Secretary Seong explained, "It was an opportunity to witness the power of K-culture, which has captured the hearts of people around the world, as well as the genuine passion of local fans for K-pop."

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