V’s ‘namaste’ comment fuels speculation about BTS concert in India

BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, sparked excitement among Indian fans on December 27 after hinting at a possible India stop during the band’s comeback world tour in 2026. The moment came during a Weverse live interaction, where a brief greeting was enough to trigger widespread speculation. While there is no official confirmation yet, the comment has renewed hopes among Indian ARMY, who have long waited for a BTS concert in the country.

2026 is expected to be a significant year for BTS as the group plans to return with a new album and a full scale world tour in spring. All seven members Jin, J Hope, Suga, RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook completed their mandatory military service and officially returned to civilian life in June 2025. The upcoming tour will mark their first collective comeback after the hiatus.

During the Weverse live, V interacted with fans and spoke about birthday buses and the group’s early HYYH era. The discussion took an unexpected turn when he directly addressed Indian fans. Saying, “Namaste, namaste Indian ARMY. See you next year…”, V instantly set social media abuzz. The short line quickly went viral, with fans interpreting it as a strong hint towards an India concert.

Despite the excitement, BTS label HYBE has not made any announcement regarding tour locations and continues to treat the chatter as unverified speculation. However, fans remain optimistic, especially after HYBE launched its India branch in Mumbai earlier this year. Many believe the move signals a growing focus on the Indian market and future K pop activities in the region.

One fan commented online, “Hybe opened a india branch so for promotion i think bts will come.” Similar reactions flooded platforms as Indian ARMY celebrated what they see as a long awaited breakthrough. Until an official announcement arrives, the moment remains a tease, but for many fans, V’s greeting was enough to keep the hope alive.

For now, speculation continues as fans await clarity from the group and its management. Whether India features on the 2026 tour or not, the episode reflects the growing presence and enthusiasm of BTS listeners across the country today and beyond.