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may have sent fans worldwide into celebration mode with the latest BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG announcement, but Indian ARMYs are feeling both emotional and hopeful. After completing parts of their South Korea, Latin America, North America, Japan and Mexico tour schedules, the global phenomenon revealed their Asia and Australia tour details. However, the absence of India from the Asia schedule quickly became a major talking point online. Social media platforms, especially X, were flooded with reactions from Indian ARMYs, many of whom trended fresh demands for Mumbai and Ahmedabad concerts while hoping HYBE announces additional dates soon.
Indian ARMYs demand for BTS ARIRANG world tour
BTS ARIRANG Asia tour includes Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Hong Kong, and Bulacan, while Australia tour includes Melbourne and Sydney. However, for Indian ARMYs, excitement quickly turned into slightly disappointment as many had expected India to finally make it to the list this time. Soon after the announcement, X was flooded with emotional reactions, memes and fresh demands asking HYBE to include India in future dates.One ARMY wrote, “India is also part of Asia if I am not wrong,” while another humorously added, “India is in Asia too bestfriend…” A disappointed ARMY shared, “My heart dropped when I read Asia thinking India would probably be there,” perfectly capturing the mood online. Another emotional post read, “I WAS CHECKING ‘INDIA’ NAME HERE… mujhe hurt ho raha hai.”
Despite the heartbreak, many fans are still holding onto hope. Several ARMYs pointed out that there could still be additional dates announced later. One ARMY wrote that when the world tour was initially announced, there were mentions of “more dates to be announced,” making fans believe India could still happen eventually. Another fan predicted possible concert locations, saying Mumbai and Ahmedabad could be ideal cities for BTS shows if India is added later.Interestingly, some Indian fans have already started planning trips abroad to catch the group live. Posts discussing Bangkok and Malaysia ticket bookings have gone viral, with fans trying to coordinate travel plans and group chats for nearby concerts.
The reactions also highlighted BTS’ massive popularity in India. Although there is still no official confirmation regarding an India stop, the latest ARIRANG tour announcement has once again reignited the “Bring BTS To India” demand online. For now, Indian ARMYs remain hopeful that HYBE may eventually hear their calls.
When V teased BTS' India visit
BTS’ V aka
Kim Taehyung sent Indian ARMYs into a frenzy after teasing a possible India stop. During a Weverse live before the start of the ARIRANG world tour, V greeted fans with a cheerful “Namaste” before hinting at meeting Indian fans next year, sparking massive excitement across social media. With BTS officially reuniting after completing military service, the possibility of their first-ever concert in India has now become one of the hottest discussions among desi ARMYs.