Today, the South Korean national football team is set to play its second group stage match of the North and Central American World Cup against Mexico.
It is said that the BTS fandom, known as ARMY, in Mexico is facing a major dilemma over which country to cheer for.
A local sports media outlet recently reported that BTS is dividing the hearts of their fans.
The popularity of BTS in Mexico is truly immense.
When the members visited the Presidential Palace at the invitation of the Mexican president last month, 50,000 fans gathered in the square.
The media outlet also shared an interview with a fan who said that after member Jungkook performed at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, fans who previously had no interest in football began to take an interest in the sport.
It is reported that news of personal friendships between some members of the Korean national team and BTS members has further divided the fans' loyalties.
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.
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