2026 is fast approaching, and with it comes a growing wave of anticipation sweeping across the global K-pop fandom. After a prolonged hiatus due to military service, BTS is now poised for what is widely predicted to be the most monumental comeback of their career.

Fans are almost certain that BTS is preparing to release a new full-length album next year. Alongside the excitement surrounding the album, the group’s upcoming world tour has also become a major source of anticipation for ARMYs around the world. The level of excitement is so intense that fans in multiple countries have launched campaigns to push the song “Ma City” back onto global music charts—sending a clear message inviting BTS to include their countries in the group’s 2026 tour itinerary.

According to predictions by FN News, BTS’s 2026 world tour could span approximately eight months, running from May through December, with a mαѕѕive scale of up to 65 performances and a total au∂ιєnce potentially reaching four million people. Each show is expected to draw an average of more than 60,000 attendees. Billboard offered a similar estimate, suggesting that BTS may hold around 65 concerts across three major regions—North αмєяι¢α, Europe, and Asia—with total ticket sales approaching 3.9 million.

A music industry expert recently commented, "Considering BTS previously announced the 'MAP OF THE SOUL' schedule three months before the tour began, it is highly likely that the specific schedule will be revealed in January next year."

While official details regarding the tour schedule remain unclear, V suddenly dropped a вσмвshell that took fans around the world completely by surprise and sent excitement soaring. On the 27th of this month, during a brief audio-only Weverse Live broadcast, V υиєχρє¢тє∂ly greeted fans in Hindi, saying:
“To ιи∂ιαn ARMY, namaste. ιи∂ιαn ARMYs, see you next year!”

Though just a single short sentence, it was enough to ignite widespread speculation that ιи∂ια could be one of the destinations on BTS’s upcoming world tour. V has long been known among fans as the group’s “spoiler king,” and as a result, ARMYs are convinced that his words were far from random—rather, a meaningful promise of a future meeting. Naturally, the happiest fans following V’s comment were ιи∂ιαn ARMYs, who have waited for more than a decade for their country to appear on BTS’s tour map.

Meanwhile, fans also recalled several rumors circulating as early as October regarding BTS’s potential tour plans for next year. At the time, multiple ιи∂ιαn social media accounts and local media outlets reported that Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium had been selected as a possible venue for a BTS concert.

On another note, BTS’s fanbase in ιи∂ια has grown rapidly over the past few years. The group has consistently dominated music charts and online trends across the country, reflecting their immense cultural influence. With the success of large-scale concerts by artists such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Diljit Dosanjh, ιи∂ια is increasingly emerging as a highly promising destination for major international tours. When combined with V’s latest revelation, the likelihood of this Asian country securing a spot on BTS’s tour map appears stronger than ever.

Global fans—especially ιи∂ιαn ARMYs—are now celebrating enthusiastically across social media platforms in response to the news, saying:

- Omggg you guys india is on their set list for next year's tour!!!!! I'm so happy

- Getting ready for that Concert. Finally I can wait for BTS coming to ma city

- He really couldn’t wait anymore. V just casually spoiling the tour destination like that

- OMGgggg!! Really really?? I’m soooo so happpyyyyyyyy now. Pls come soon!!!

- It’s time for you to start saving, if you haven’t already

- I mean I figured, but to get the confirmation

- It's happening ohmygod india is on the bts world tour list. BTS is coming to india let's gooo

- Tour confirmation g im fcking crying im gonna bretahe the sma eair as taehyung fck as

- I just hope they receive the respect and hospitality they deserve when they’re here. Looking at my country, I often see society fail artists, guests, and even our own creatives through poor media conduct and lack of civic sense. I really hope we do better.

- god pls keep a ticket with my name on it this time

- I'm crying, i hope to see them in person enjoy the concert. Welcome to ιи∂ια

- V said ‘no more waiting’ and dropped the spoiler himself. This man cannot keep secrets lmao. Congrats ιи∂ια ARMYs