BTS member V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, turned a routine fan chat into a cross-cultural moment on November 8, 2026, when Indian ARMYs introduced him to Diwali on Weverse. The K-pop star asked what the festival was about, reacted to gulab jamun and fan-made images of BTS in kurtas, and then sent his wishes in Hindi with a simple message: “เคฆเคฟเคตเคพเคฒเฅ เคฎเฅเคฌเคพเคฐเค!” (Diwali Mubarak) .
The exchange happened on the same day India celebrated the Festival of Lights. It quickly spread across social media, with Indian fans calling it one of the most personal interactions they have had with a BTS member. The moment also revived conversations about a possible BTS concert in India, a topic that has come up repeatedly in recent years without an official announcement .
A Weverse Chat Turns Into a Diwali Lesson
The conversation began when an Indian fan messaged V on Weverse, the fan platform used by BTS and other K-pop acts. The fan told him that India was celebrating Diwali that day and virtually shared some festive sweets with him . The fan wrote, “Taehyung, today is Diwali in India. It’s a huge festival. So I’m sending you a congratulatory message and your favourite snack here” .
Instead of sending a short thank-you, V asked a direct question. He wrote, “What kind of festival is Diwali? I’m curious” . The reply showed that the singer wanted to understand the occasion rather than simply acknowledge it. Indian fans responded with detailed explanations about diyas, fireworks, family gatherings, sweets and gift-giving .
What V Asked About Diwali
The questions from V gave Indian ARMYs a chance to explain the festival in their own words. One fan described Diwali as the Festival of Lights, noting that it is not a birthday but a celebration marked by fireworks and the sharing of sweets . Others walked him through the traditions of lighting oil lamps, decorating homes and bringing families together .
The curiosity stood out because Diwali is not a familiar occasion in South Korea. For Indian fans, seeing a global pop star ask basic questions about their festival felt like a genuine attempt to understand their culture rather than a scripted greeting .
The ‘Diwali Mubarak’ Moment
After reading the explanations, V sent his reply in Hindi. He wrote “เคฆเคฟเคตเคพเคฒเฅ เคฎเฅเคฌเคพเคฐเค!” (Diwali Mubarak) on Weverse, extending festive wishes to his Indian followers . The message was short, but it became the most shared part of the exchange.
“Diwali Mubarak!” โ V on Weverse
Indian fans treated the Hindi greeting as a major moment. Screenshots of the message spread on X, and comments poured in from users who said they had not expected V to respond in their language . One fan wrote, “THIS ONE IS FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS” . Another said, “He has the purest heart n always tries his best to bring happiness to others” .
Gulab Jamun and Kurtas: V’s Desi Reactions
The Diwali conversation did not stop at the greeting. Another fan shared a picture of gulab jamun, a popular Indian sweet prepared for the festival, and explained that it had been made for Diwali . V reacted with an enthusiastic “Wow! Oh, my God!”, a response that delighted the fan who posted the image .
V also came across fan-made AI images showing all seven BTS members dressed in Indian outfits. The images featured RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook wearing colourful kurtas, holding sparklers and surrounded by diyas . Impressed by the styling, V wrote, “The clothes are pretty” .
“The clothes are pretty.” โ V on the AI-generated images of BTS in Indian attire
The reaction gave fans another reason to celebrate. The images were not official photos, but V‘s response made the fan-made artwork feel acknowledged. Indian ARMYs shared the comment widely, pairing it with the Hindi greeting as proof that the singer had paid attention to the details they sent him .
Why This Moment Mattered to Indian ARMYs
Indian fans have long asked for more direct engagement from BTS and other K-pop acts. The Diwali exchange on Weverse felt different because V did not simply send a generic holiday message. He asked questions, reacted to food, noticed the outfits and then replied in Hindi .
The interaction also arrived at a time when conversations about a BTS concert in India have been active. In July 2026, during a Weverse chat, an Indian fan asked V if BTS would visit the country. V replied that he wants to go to India, and he also spoke about food and tourist attractions in Pakistan and Bangladesh . No concert has been announced by BTS or its management, but the Diwali moment added to the existing hope among South Asian fans .
V’s History of Connecting With Indian Fans
The November 8 interaction was not the first time V had reached out to Indian ARMYs. On December 27, 2025, he joined a surprise Weverse live and said, “Namaste, namaste Indian ARMY. See you next year” . The clip spread quickly, and fans began guessing about possible concert plans for 2026 .
The July 2026 comments and the Diwali exchange have built a pattern of small but direct moments between V and Indian fans. Each interaction has been brief, but the consistency has made Indian ARMYs feel seen by one of the biggest names in K-pop.
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BTS released their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, on March 20, 2026, marking their return as a full group after the members completed their mandatory military service . The group has been active together since the release, and V is currently in South Korea with his bandmates after wrapping up the South American leg of their ARIRANG World Tour .
The Diwali exchange happened during a break in the tour schedule, giving V time to interact with fans on Weverse. The platform has become a regular space for BTS members to communicate directly with ARMYs, and the Diwali chat showed how a simple question from a fan can turn into a wider cultural conversation .
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