‘Hello India!’: BTS shares exciting message for desi ARMY as countdown begins for Arirang album release

BTS fans in India can celebrate the group's comeback with a global livestream event on March 21 on Netflix.

Indian fans of BTS received a special surprise this week as the global K-pop phenomenon addressed them directly ahead of their much-awaited comeback. With the group preparing to release their new album Arirang on March 20, their first major release since completing military service, the seven members shared a warm “Hello India” message that instantly set social media buzzing. The video, posted by Netflix India, invited Indian ARMY to join a special global livestream celebrating the band’s return to music.

Indian ARMY received a surprise message from BTS, inviting them to a global livestream celebrating their comeback on March 21.

BTS special message for Indian ARMY

In the short clip, all seven members, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, greeted their Indian fanbase with visible excitement. The video begins with the group enthusiastically saying, “Hello, India!”, before inviting viewers to join their upcoming comeback broadcast. Leader RM then encouraged fans to tune in for the special event, saying, “Watch BTS The Comeback Live | ARIRANG on March 21st live only on Netflix.” The members concluded the message with a cheerful sign-off together, “See you on Netflix.” a moment that instantly sparked enthusiastic reactions across social media from Indian fans.

For viewers in India, the livestream will begin at 4:30 p.m. IST on March 21. The event will coincide with the concert starting at 8:00 p.m. KST in Seoul, which will be broadcast globally on Netflix, allowing fans across different countries to watch the comeback celebration together.

How Indian fans can watch BTS World Tour live

Although the upcoming BTS World Tour ARIRANG does not currently include an India stop, fans in the country will still get a chance to experience the concert atmosphere. The tour will be screened live in theatres across India, enabling fans to gather and watch the performances together on the big screen.

The special screenings are scheduled for April 11, 2026 (3:15 p.m.) and April 18, 2026 (11:15 a.m.). Both screenings will feature performances broadcast from major tour stops, including Goyang in South Korea and Tokyo in Japan.

Hosted by PVR INOX Pictures, these cinema events offer fans a chance to collectively celebrate BTS’s long-awaited return, creating a shared, unforgettable experience for the desi ARMY.