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Indian ARMYs won today! That's exactly what desi fans are gushing about today. BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung, gave possibly the most unexpected, joyous
and adorable gift to his fans in the country by dropping some reactions on Weverse that were enough to make Diwali extra special for Indians. Infact his unexpected interaction went viral in no time, inviting massive happy reactions from netizens. India is celebrating the Festival of Lights on Sunday. And V seemingly joined the celebration with his little but impactful welcome. V is currently in South Korea with his bandmates, after wrapping up the sold-out South American leg of their ongoing ARIRANG World Tour.
BTS V expresses curiosity about Diwali, Gulab Jamun
It so happened that during his Weverse interaction on November 8, V came across a message from an Indian fan explaining that the country was celebrating Diwali. Rather than simply acknowledging the greeting, the singer showed curiosity about the festival and asked, "What is the Diwali Festival? I'm curious."
Indian ARMYs were quick to introduce him to the occasion and its traditions. The interaction became even more delightful when V even got curious about gulab jamun. Reacting to another post featuring the popular Indian sweet, he exclaimed, "Wow! Oh, my God!" He also noticed a post featuring BTS members dressed in Indian-inspired clothes created using AI, and complimented the outfits, writing, "Your clothes are pretty."
The biggest surprise, however, came when V extended his wishes to Indian fans in Hindi. He wrote, "Diwali Mubarak," giving ARMYs a greeting they quickly celebrated online.
Indian ARMYs react to V's Diwali message
V's replies soon became a talking point among Indian BTS fans, with screenshots of the exchange circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and other social media platforms. One fan celebrated the moment, writing that Taehyung had become curious about Diwali, looked into the festival and made an effort to wish Indian fans in Hindi. Team INDIA, an Indian BTS fan community, also shared its excitement, describing the greeting as a beautiful start to the festival.
For many fans, the appeal of the exchange was not simply that a global K-pop star wished them on Diwali. They were touched that he asked questions, reacted to familiar Indian food and acknowledged the cultural celebration in their language.
V's past interactions with Indian fans
This is not the first time V has made Indian ARMYs feel seen. In July 2023, during a Weverse live session, a fan asked him to say "Namaste". The singer readily obliged, greeting Indian fans and adding "love you". The moment went viral, with fans celebrating his pronunciation and the affectionate gesture.
In December 2025, V again greeted Indian fans with "Namaste, Indian ARMYs" and added, "See you next year." The comment triggered widespread speculation about a possible BTS concert in India, although it was not an official tour announcement.
Indian ARMYs still waiting to welcome BTS
V's latest Diwali greeting has also reignited excitement about the possibility of BTS performing in India. The group has a passionate fanbase across the country, and Indian ARMYs have long hoped to see RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook share a stage here.
Despite repeated fan speculation and warm interactions with Indian audiences, an India concert date has not been officially confirmed. The group's 2026 tour announcement did not include an Indian stop, leaving fans waiting for another opportunity to see the septet perform live in the country.
