How Mexico Became One of the World's Biggest K-Pop Hubs on Spotify

A vibrant blend of pop, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and rock, K-Pop is more than just a genre in Mexico-it's a way of life. With more than 14 million K-Pop fans on Spotify, Mexico stands as the genre's fifth-largest market worldwide and the only Spanish-speaking country in the global top 10. From streaming surges to massive fan communities, Mexico's passion for K-Pop runs deep.

To celebrate World K-Pop Day, we're spotlighting the streaming trends and fandom power that make Spotify an epicenter for K-Pop discovery in Mexico. Explore the highlights in our infographic below.

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In Mexico, K-Pop is

Lived and Listened To

on Another Level on Spotify

Let's talk dedication: The top 5,000 K-Pop Spotify fans in Mexico listen for an average of 655 minutes a day. That's almost 11 hours of K-Pop, daily.

Jimin and BTS are the most-played artists among this super-dedicated stans.

And the #1 fan streams more than 15 hours a day-basically from daybreak

to bedtime.

Mexico has become a K-Pop

streaming power, with a

growth of more than 500%

in the last five years.

K-Pop Has Biases and Generations Too. The Most-Streamed K-Pop Artists in Mexico by Age Group Are

How Intense Are Mexico's Top 5,000 K-Pop Fans on Spotify?

14M

Gen Z

500%

Gen Z rules the Mexican fandom- almost seven out of 10 K-Pop

fans in Mexico are 29 years old or younger.

With more than 14 million fans on Spotify, Mexico is the fifth country that plays K-Pop the most in the world, and it is the only Spanish-speaking country in the Top 10.

In Mexico, fandoms live and breathe K-Pop,

especially on Tuesdays at 6pm, when streaming peaks.

A fandom like no other The Korean wave is a movement that's been building for years. It first hit Mexico in the 2000s, when Korean television dramas and their soundtracks sparked curiosity. But it was the arrival of groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, Stray Kids, and Red Velvet in the 2010s that truly ignited a K-Pop explosion. Since then, K-Pop streams on Spotify in Mexico have skyrocketed, growing by more than 500% in the last five years alone.

What sets Mexican fans apart? It's not just the hours spent streaming-especially among Gen Z-but the way they live and breathe K-Pop. Devotees in Mexico organize, create, and celebrate. They fill concert venues, host themed events and bazaars, and build thriving communities. On social media, they're a force-starting trends, supporting their idols, and spreading K-Pop culture far and wide. And they put their own spin on the movement, weaving Mexican culture into fan art, memes, and other creative content.

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10 Most-Streamed Songs on Spotify Mexico Since

the K-Pop Fever Began

1. YEJI

2. TEN

3. SAY MY NAME

4. MARK

5. ZO ZAZZ

6. Realslow

7. 8. SEULGI 9. J-Hope 10. ARrC

10 Most-Streamed Songs on Spotify Mexico Since

the K-Pop Fever Began

Top 10 Trending K-Pop

Artists in Mexico

1. Dynamite by BTS

2. My Universe by BTS and Coldplay

3. Seven (feat. Latto) (Explicit Ver.) by Jung Kook and Latto

4. Like Crazy by Jimin

5. Butter by BTS

6. How You Like That by BLACKPINK

7. APT. by Bruno Mars and ROS

8. Who by Jimin

9. Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)

by BTS and Halsey

10. MONEY by LISA

Top 10 K-Pop Albums in Mexico

1. Dynamite by BTS

2. My Universe by BTS and Coldplay

3. Seven (feat. Latto) (Explicit Ver.) by Jung Kook and Latto

4. Like Crazy by Jimin

5. Butter by BTS

6. How You Like That by BLACKPINK

7. APT. by Bruno Mars and ROS

8. Who by Jimin

9. Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)

by BTS and Halsey

10. MONEY by LISA

1. MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 by BTS

2. GOLDEN by Jung Kook

3. THE ALBUM by BLACKPINK

4. BE by BTS

5. Love Yourself Tear' by BTS

6. The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Foreverby BTS

7. You Never Walk Alone by BTS

8. MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA by BTS

9. BORN PINK by BLACKPINK

10. Love Yourself Her' by BTS

Why K-Pop resonates in Mexico K-Pop's emotional storytelling and dazzling visuals have struck a powerful chord with Mexican listeners. The songs explore universal themes like love, friendship, and overcoming obstacles, helping foster a sense of community and belonging among fans. For many, language isn't a barrier-the music and artists still feel personal and relatable.

K-Pop artists connect with fans by being real and speaking openly about their feelings, which really resonates with young listeners in Mexico, said Alejandro Grageda, Head of Music, Spotify Mexico. They also promote an optimistic vision of the world-something that inspires fans to dream, believe in something better, and build strong, supportive communities together.

Spotify is proud to have played a part in K-Pop's rise in Mexico, offering listeners a place to discover new music and celebrate their favorite idols. We'll keep supporting the community, the artists, and the moments that make this genre so special.

Press play on Spotify's flagship K-Pop ON! ( ) playlist to hear the latest hits. And stay tuned for a special video series celebrating the passion and creativity of Mexican K-Pop fans, coming soon to @spotifymexico.

LINK:	https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-08-13/how-mexico-became-one-of-the-w...
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