“The Beatles, MJ, and the Pope…” The world is in shock after 50,000 people gathered for BTS in Mexico, with fans claiming they are “witnessing a living legend.”
In the comments of a CNN Instagram video, @queenyrk78, who identified as 66 years old, wrote, “I remember when the Beatles landed in America. BTS are the modern-day Beatles. They have inherited the crown.” Meanwhile, @damone8182 added, “I’m a fan of the Beatles and Michael Jackson. I experienced the MJ phenomenon firsthand, and this is the first time I’ve seen something like this since then. It’s even more surprising that this is happening despite the songs being in Korean.”
@rikalpin_ kept it simple, writing, “Respect to the Beatles and MJ, and now BTS.” @chippie_ray noted, “I haven’t seen a crowd like this since MJ,” and @just.vino called it “Michael Jackson-level fame.”
Many compared the scene to a visit from the Pope. @dianetuangco commented, “It’s like a Vatican Pope visit or a British Royal event. If it’s like this without even being a concert, imagine how amazing a concert would be,” while @kindravision jokingly asked, “Is he a new Pope?” @thatanimemom added, “It feels like meeting the Pope.”
@myyoongithebestforever caused a laugh by writing, “I’m going to become president later just so I can meet BTS!”
Reactions from non-fans also caught attention. @raptorcough wrote, “I don’t know their music well, but if they can draw in an entire country and even the president, their global popularity must be real.” @instajonerz added, “Every few decades, an artist appears who lifts public consciousness to a new level. We are witnessing that moment right now with BTS.” @elizabeth.egbamuno shared, “They rushed there with only a 5-hour notice. This isn’t something you can buy or fake. You either have it or you don’t. BTS has it.”
Emotional comments poured in as well. @misscoocoocachoo wrote tearfully, “Michael Jackson would have been so proud of these boys. I can feel him saying from heaven, ‘Keep going, spread love through music.'” @pacyna.ela pointed out, “RM called them ‘seven ordinary boys from Korea,’ but 50,000 people don’t gather for ordinary people.” @lau0326fm added, “Their message is about self-love, overcoming depression, anti-drugs, and respect. That is exactly the message teenagers need.”
