BTS' V wishes Indian fans ‘Diwali Mubarak’ after learning about festival on Weverse

BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, surprised his Indian fans with a Diwali greeting in Hindi after they introduced him to the festival of lights during an interaction on Weverse.

The exchange took place on November 8, when an Indian fan wished the singer on Diwali and virtually shared festive sweets with him. Curious about the occasion, V asked, “What kind of festival is Diwali? I'm curious.”

Indian fans were quick to explain the significance of the celebration and how it is observed across the country. One fan described Diwali as the festival of lights, explaining that people celebrate it with fireworks and sweets.

V subsequently greeted his Indian followers with “Diwali Mubarak!”, written in Hindi as “दिवाली मुबारक!”. His effort to wish them in their language delighted members of ARMY, BTS' global fan community.

V reacts to Indian sweets and fan-made pictures

The singer's interaction with fans continued as he came across AI-generated pictures depicting all seven BTS members in traditional Indian attire.

The images featured RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook wearing colourful kurtas. The members were also shown holding fuljhadis, or sparklers, with diyas adding to the Diwali-themed setting.

Impressed by the outfits, V responded, “The clothes are pretty.” He also reacted enthusiastically to a fan's picture of gulab jamun, adding another memorable moment to the exchange.

His curiosity about the festival, appreciation of the fan-made images and Hindi greeting quickly became a talking point among Indian ARMY members on social media.

BTS reunites for Arirang comeback

BTS is a seven-member South Korean boy band comprising RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. The group debuted in 2013 and went on to become one of the world's most successful K-pop acts, building a massive international following known as ARMY.

Their popular songs include Dynamite, Butter, Boy With Luv and Fake Love.

After a period during which members pursued individual projects and fulfilled South Korea's mandatory military service requirements, the group reunited for its comeback album, Arirang, released on March 20, 2026. The release marked their return as a group following their extended hiatus.

V's solo career and acting debut

Born Kim Taehyung on December 30, 1995, V is a singer, songwriter and actor. Alongside his work with BTS, he has developed a solo career.

He made his solo debut with the six-track extended play Layover in September 2023. The album featured songs including Love Me Again, Rainy Days and Slow Dancing.

V also ventured into acting, making his debut in the 2016 historical Korean drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.

His latest interaction with Indian fans has added another memorable moment to his relationship with BTS' international fanbase, with his Diwali greeting particularly delighting followers in India.