During his Weverse live after his second show in Bangkok for the D-DAY concert tour on June 11, SUGA expressed his love for India and Bollywood films. As he interacted with fans, he noticed an increasing number of comments with Indian flags and appreciated the continuous support BTS receives from India. SUGA mentioned that BTS had planned to come to India for the MAP OF THE SOUL:7 Tour but had to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also revealed that they had explored potential concert locations in India. This news delighted Indian ARMYs, and SUGA’s appreciation for his Indian fans and love for Bollywood further strengthened their bond.
BTS’ Interest in Indian Films
While it is known that BTS members Jimin and Jungkook are fans of Indian films like RRR and 3 Idiots, SUGA recently joined the list. During the Weverse live, SUGA expressed his keen interest in Indian films and his love for Bollywood. As BTS had considered Mumbai, the heart of Bollywood, as a potential concert location for the MAP OF THE SOUL:7 Tour, SUGA’s admiration for Bollywood films resonated with Indian ARMYs.
🐱 india? guys, i really wanted to go perform in india before d tour dates were announced, we were looking at a few different places for shows. one of those was india, but unfortunately we couldn’t set up a show due to covid.
They come in 2026 for sure.
Save money. #bts #suga pic.twitter.com/rX6IjIC9D6— Tressa⁷ 💜 FESTA¹⁰💜 (@myj4vrm) June 11, 2023
SUGA’s D-DAY Tour as AgustD
SUGA’s solo album, D-DAY, became a record-breaking million-seller and marked the beginning of his first solo concert tour. The tour started on April 26, 2023, and after completing the American leg, SUGA is currently halfway through the Asian segment. He has successfully performed sold-out shows in Belmont Park, Newark, Rosemont, L.A., Oakland, and Jakarta. Although the Asian leg of the D-DAY tour does not include India, SUGA expressed his desire to come to India and perform in many other places where BTS has not yet held concerts.
SUGA’s Dream to Reach ARMYs Worldwide
During the Weverse live, SUGA acknowledged ARMYs from all over the world and shared his dream of holding concerts in various continents such as Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. He expressed his wish to meet as many ARMYs as possible and bring the joy of their music to different parts of the globe. This statement further solidified BTS’s commitment to their global fanbase and their aspiration to connect with fans from diverse backgrounds.