India Missing From First List as BTS Unveils Massive 2026–2027 World Tour

BTS are officially back on the global stage. On January 14 at midnight KST (January 13 IST), the K-pop supergroup revealed the initial schedule for their highly anticipated 2026–2027 world tour. The announcement marks their first full-scale international tour since returning as a complete seven-member group following a prolonged hiatus shaped by military enlistment and individual artistic pursuits.

The tour is set to kick off on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, with multiple shows planned in each host city. According to the first phase of dates released by BIGHIT MUSIC, BTS will perform across Asia, Europe, Australia, and the Americas, reinforcing their status as one of the most influential global music acts of the generation.

Confirmed tour stops include major global cities such as Tokyo, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Busan, London, Paris, Chicago, Toronto, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Manila. Each location is expected to host several nights of performances, reflecting the overwhelming global demand for BTS’ return to live touring.

Notably, India does not feature in the first list of announced tour destinations, sparking disappointment among Indian ARMY members. However, the absence may not be permanent. BIGHIT MUSIC clarified that the current schedule represents only the initial phase of the tour, with additional cities and regions to be revealed gradually.

Pre-sales for official ARMY membership holders are scheduled to begin in late January, followed by general ticket sales shortly thereafter. Given BTS’ global popularity, tickets are expected to sell out rapidly, mirroring the unprecedented demand seen during their previous tours.

Importantly, the agency confirmed that more tour stops are planned for 2027, including additional dates in japan, the Middle East, and other regions yet to be disclosed. Industry insiders and fan communities believe that India remains a strong contender for inclusion in later phases, especially given the country’s rapidly growing K-pop fanbase and streaming numbers.

The upcoming world tour is widely expected to become one of the largest live music events of the decade. BTS’ return as a full group comes after years of solo releases that showcased each member’s individual artistry, further amplifying anticipation for their collective comeback.

The tour will coincide with the release of BTS’ full-group comeback album, slated for March 20, 2026. This project will mark the group’s first studio album together in nearly four years, making it one of the most anticipated releases in recent music history.

According to BigHit Music, the album represents a new chapter for BTS—one that blends the musical growth each member experienced during the hiatus with the group’s signature sound. The label emphasized that the comeback will reaffirm BTS’ identity while pushing creative boundaries shaped by maturity, global influence, and shared experiences.

As anticipation builds worldwide, fans in India and beyond continue to watch closely for future announcements, hopeful that additional tour dates will soon expand the already historic itinerary.