Archive · 19 Jan 2026
BTS World Tour Snubs India, Father's Promise Goes Viral
BTS, a popular K-pop group, announced their 2026 world tour but didn't include India.
This made many Indian fans sad, especially a young girl who cried about it.
Her father tried to cheer her up with jokes and promised to take her to see BTS in South Korea.
The video of this went viral and many people loved it.
Some people also talked about how much they love BTS and how they hope the group will come to India someday.
The company that manages BTS has an office in India and is planning an exhibition there, which makes fans hope that BTS might come to India in the future.
BTS announced their 2026 world tour on January 14, 2024, excluding India from the initial list.
Indian fans, especially a young girl, were heartbroken by the news, leading to a viral video of her father consoling her.
The father's humorous and loving response to his daughter's disappointment gained widespread attention and praise.
BTS' management company, HYBE, has an office in India and is planning an exhibition for member Jung Kook in Mumbai in December 2025.
Fans hope that India might be included in future tour dates, as HYBE mentioned more cities to be announced for 2027.
- Who
- BTS, Indian fans, a father-daughter duo
- What
- BTS World Tour 2026 announcement excluding India, viral video of a father consoling his daughter
- When
- January 14, 2024 (KST)
- Where
- Global announcement, India
- Why
- BTS did not include India in their initial tour list, leading to fan disappointment and a heartwarming viral moment
- Tour Announcement Date
- January 14, 2024 (KST)
- Countries Included
- Japan, US, Southeast Asia
- India's Status
- Not included in initial announcement
- HYBE India Office
- Launched in Mumbai in 2023
- Jung Kook's Exhibition
- Scheduled for December 2025 in Mumbai
- Potential Future Dates
- 2027 Japan, Middle East & More
- Fan Reactions
- Mixed emotions, viral father-daughter video
