SEOUL — Global pop icon and BTS member V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, has sent waves of excitement through the South Asian subcontinent following a highly interactive session with fans on the social media platform Weverse. During the virtual chat, the singer explicitly expressed his desire to explore the region, engaging directly with queries from passionate followers across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Responding to an Indian fan’s poignant question regarding a potential live concert, V enthusiastically replied, “I want to go to India,” triggering instant viral trends across global music networks.
The K-pop megastar expanded the conversation by exhibiting impressive familiarity with neighboring South Asian cultures and culinary traditions. When asked by a Pakistani admirer when he would visit the country, V playfully queried back, “If I go to Pakistan, will you make Biryani and Karahi?” referencing two of the nation’s most iconic traditional dishes. Shifting his attention to Bangladesh, the artist revealed he had actively researched local landmarks, specifically naming Cox’s Bazar Beach—renowned as one of the world’s longest natural sea beaches—and the historic Ahsan Manzil, popularly known as the Pink Palace Museum, as key destinations of interest. While BTS is currently executing their high-profile Arirang World Tour with no official South Asian dates locked in by management, V’s personalized interaction has powerfully revitalized dreams of a future subcontinent stadium tour among millions of regional ARMYs.
