BTS’ Mexico wrestling night goes viral as Suga opens up about childhood hobby

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Suga recently delighted fans after reacting to BTS members attending a wrestling match during the group's Mexico tour stop. Along with fellow BTS members Jin, Jimin and Jungkook, the rapper was spotted enjoying a lively Lucha Libre event in Mexico City, where the idols wore traditional wrestling masks and cheered enthusiastically from the audience. The outing quickly became a viral topic among ARMY, with videos and photos flooding social media platforms.

Suga talks about his childhood connection with wrestling

The unexpected wrestling night became even more special after Suga opened up about his childhood connection to professional wrestling. During a fan interaction, the BTS rapper revealed that he had been deeply interested in wrestling since elementary school. According to translated fan accounts circulating online, Suga admitted that he once even managed an online fan café dedicated to wrestling when he was younger. His confession surprised many fans, who were amused by how passionate he had been about the sport long before becoming a global music star.

The members' appearance at the wrestling event drew major attention from local fans and attendees. Several clips from the venue showed the BTS members laughing, reacting dramatically to moments inside the ring and fully immersing themselves in the energetic atmosphere. Mexican wrestler Místico also acknowledged the group during the event and reportedly greeted the members personally. Videos shared online captured the warm interaction, further exciting fans watching from around the world.

Jimin later shared glimpses from the event on social media, posting photos and selfies featuring the masks worn during the outing. Fans loved seeing the group enjoy casual moments together amid their hectic world tour schedule. Many ARMY members also praised BTS for embracing Mexican culture and taking time to experience local entertainment while abroad.

BTS is busy with ARIRANG Tour

BTS are currently in the middle of their highly anticipated ARIRANG World Tour, their first full-group tour following military service. Since the tour began, the group has continuously made headlines for sold-out concerts, surprise appearances and candid interactions with fans across different countries. Their Mexico visit, including the wrestling match outing, has become one of the most talked-about moments from the tour so far.