Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has indicated an unnamed K-pop group will accompany South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during his upcoming diplomatic visit.
Speaking at her regular morning press briefing on Thursday, Sheinbaum confirmed Lee’s scheduled September trip to Mexico. When questioned by local media regarding the summit’s agenda, the president highlighted the economic and cultural connections linking the two nations before revealing the musical act’s involvement.
«We have commercial, cultural and other interests with the Republic of Korea,» Sheinbaum stated. «One of the K-pop groups, younger than BTS, is coming to Mexico with him.»
Sheinbaum declined to name the specific band or confirm the exact dates of the South Korean leader’s visit, noting further details will be announced later.
Speculations point to one group
Speculation points towards Stray Kids as a potential candidate for the delegation. The boy band, whose members are younger than those of BTS, is already scheduled to host its «Straycity» festival at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City from September 25-26.
It remains unconfirmed whether this existing concert itinerary aligns with Lee’s state visit or if Sheinbaum was referencing an entirely different ensemble.
Stray Kids holds prior experience in diplomatic settings. Band member Felix participated in an official state luncheon hosted by Lee for French President Emmanuel Macron at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 3.
Operating in his capacity as an honorary ambassador commemorating the 140th anniversary of French-Korean diplomatic relations, Felix and his bandmates met with Macron alongside 140 prominent figures spanning the political, business and cultural sectors.
