BTS member V left Indian ARMYs thrilled on December 27 when he teased a major reveal about the band’s 2026 comeback world tour. During a Weverse live, Kim Taehyung, aka V, greeted fans with a “namaste” before hinting that India could be one of the tour stops. it was his brief message to Indian fans— "Namaste, namaste Indian ARMY. See you next year…" — that sent the fandom into a frenzy, sparking massive excitement and speculation about the group performing in India.
Indian ARMYs go berserk over BTS' V hint at India Tour
An X user wrote, "BTS COMING TO INDIA AFTER 13 YEARS FOR THE FIRST TIME. INDIAN ARMYS BETTER STREAM THE FUCK OUT OF THEIR NEW ALBUM AND TOP INDIAN CHARTS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!"
Another one wrote, "Everytime i think about this video of bts coming to india - im reminded of how taehyung always learns little words to interact w armys in that country and it makes me giddy thinking taehyung is gonna learn a few more words and say it when they’re here."
"Don't let this Taehyung announcent make you forget that he just confirmed that BTS will be coming to India next year," wrote a netizen.
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2026 is set to be a significant year for BTS as they prepare to release a new album and kick off their world tour in the spring. All seven members—Jin, Jhope, Suga, RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook—completed their mandatory military service and returned to civilian life in June 2025.
While BTS’ label HYBE has not confirmed the reports and has termed them unverified speculation, Indian ARMYs remain hopeful. Fans point to HYBE launching its India branch in Mumbai this year, believing the move signals a strong possibility of BTS including India as a stop on their upcoming world tour.