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BTS fans in India, collectively known as the Desi Army, are abuzz with excitement after Kim Taehyung aka V appeared to hint that the group could be headed to India as part of their 2026 world tour.
It all happened over his Weverse Live. During his latest interaction on December 27, the singer responded to a fan greeting him with a simple message - “Namaste, Indian ARMY. See you next year.”
Though an official tour announcement has not yet been made, supporters took the playful message as a strong indicator that India could be included in the group’s upcoming world tour itinerary.
The possibility has sent fan communities into a frenzy, with many celebrating what could be BTS’s first official concert stop in the country. Social media platforms quickly lit up with hashtags like #BTSinIndia and #DesiArmyWeDidIt, with fans sharing reaction videos, countdown posts, and celebratory graphics. Many long-time followers have been campaigning for years to bring BTS to India, and the recent developments have felt like a long-awaited breakthrough.
The excitement arrives at a moment when BTS is preparing for the full group return . They are scheduled to perform together after a gap in March 2026. All seven members completed their military service in June 2025. The band has already confirmed that work on their next album is underway, and the members have repeatedly hinted during recent Weverse plans for a large-scale comeback in 2026 is locked as well.
While the band’s management has not confirmed specific dates or venues, industry insiders suggest that including India in the 2026 world tour would be a significant milestone, reflecting the country’s growing importance in the international music market. This also comes at a time when HYBE is trying to establish a stronger footprint in India and has also opened its office in Mumbai.
Whether the tour stops in India remains formally unannounced, but for now, it's time for Desi Army to celebrate this major hint and hope that the day when BTS lights up an Indian stage may finally be on the horizon.
It all happened over his Weverse Live. During his latest interaction on December 27, the singer responded to a fan greeting him with a simple message - “Namaste, Indian ARMY. See you next year.”
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Though an official tour announcement has not yet been made, supporters took the playful message as a strong indicator that India could be included in the group’s upcoming world tour itinerary.
The possibility has sent fan communities into a frenzy, with many celebrating what could be BTS’s first official concert stop in the country. Social media platforms quickly lit up with hashtags like #BTSinIndia and #DesiArmyWeDidIt, with fans sharing reaction videos, countdown posts, and celebratory graphics. Many long-time followers have been campaigning for years to bring BTS to India, and the recent developments have felt like a long-awaited breakthrough.
The excitement arrives at a moment when BTS is preparing for the full group return . They are scheduled to perform together after a gap in March 2026. All seven members completed their military service in June 2025. The band has already confirmed that work on their next album is underway, and the members have repeatedly hinted during recent Weverse plans for a large-scale comeback in 2026 is locked as well.
While the band’s management has not confirmed specific dates or venues, industry insiders suggest that including India in the 2026 world tour would be a significant milestone, reflecting the country’s growing importance in the international music market. This also comes at a time when HYBE is trying to establish a stronger footprint in India and has also opened its office in Mumbai.
Whether the tour stops in India remains formally unannounced, but for now, it's time for Desi Army to celebrate this major hint and hope that the day when BTS lights up an Indian stage may finally be on the horizon.
