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BTS member V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, gave Indian fans a special Diwali surprise this year. From wishing them “Diwali Mubarak” in Hindi to showing curiosity about gulab jamun and fan-made pictures of the group wearing traditional Indian outfits, the K-pop star's interaction on Weverse quickly became a talking point among Indian ARMY.
As fans celebrated Diwali on Sunday (8), they took to the online platform Weverse to share the festival's traditions with the singer. What began as a simple attempt to explain the occasion turned into a cheerful exchange, with V asking questions and responding to the festive surprises shared by fans.
V asks Indian ARMY about Diwali
The interaction began when an Indian fan introduced V to Diwali and shared pictures of festive sweets with him.
Curious to learn more, the singer asked: “What kind of festival is Diwali? I'm curious.”
Fans responded by explaining the significance of the festival and introducing him to some of its traditions. V then greeted his Indian followers with a cheerful “Diwali Mubarak!” in Hindi.
The greeting was enough to send fans into a frenzy, with many delighted to see the global K-pop star making an effort to connect with Indian ARMY in their language.
Gulab jamun catches V's attention
The festive conversation also introduced V to one of India's best-loved sweets: gulab jamun.
A picture of the dessert was shared during the exchange, giving the singer a glimpse of the treats commonly enjoyed during Diwali celebrations.
While the interaction did not establish whether V had tasted the sweet, his curiosity about the festival and its food added another memorable moment to the conversation.
V reacts to BTS members in traditional Indian outfits
Perhaps one of the most entertaining parts of the exchange came when fans showed V AI-generated pictures of all seven BTS members dressed in traditional Indian clothing.
The fan-made images featured the members in colorful kurtas, with diyas and fireworks adding to the festive atmosphere.
V appeared impressed by the styling and responded: “The clothes are pretty.”
The reaction delighted fans, who enjoyed imagining RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook celebrating Diwali in traditional Indian outfits. The pictures also showed how fans use AI-generated visuals to bring together K-pop culture and Indian festive traditions.
A little about BTS' V
Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, is one of the seven members of BTS, alongside RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin and Jungkook.
He made his solo debut in September 2023 with the album Layover, which included tracks such as Love Me Again and Slow Dancing. V also explored acting with his appearance in the 2016 historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.
BTS have since reunited following the members' individual military service commitments. The group released their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, in March 2026, marking another chapter in their journey together.
For Indian ARMY, however, V's simple Hindi greeting, curiosity about gulab jamun and appreciation of desi fashion made this Diwali interaction particularly memorable.
