In a world where K-pop supergroup BTS continues to dominate global charts and hearts, a simple family moment in India has stolen the spotlight. A heartwarming (and hilariously wholesome) video of a father trying to cheer up his crying daughter after the band skipped India in their 2026 world tour has gone massively viral on Instagram and beyond. Shared around January 16, 2026, the clip captures pure parental love mixed with innocent cluelessness about the K-pop phenomenon – and it’s melting the internet.
BTS, the seven-member South Korean sensation (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook), has a massive Indian fanbase called ARMY. The group’s announcement of their upcoming “Arirang” world tour (post-hiatus comeback), excluding India, left many desi fans heartbroken – especially young ones who dream of seeing their idols live.
The Viral Clip: From Tears to Laughter in Seconds
The video, originally posted by Instagram user @_nyasa (who tagged family and @bts.bighitofficial), shows a young girl (the poster’s sister) in tears because “Papa, BTS India nahi aa raha hai” (Papa, BTS is not coming to India). Her sobs are genuine – a classic ARMY meltdown over missing a once-in-a-lifetime concert.
Enter the dad: calm, composed, and completely unaware of BTS’s superstar status. With phone in hand, he casually asks: “Phone number de mujhe” (Give me their phone number).
The daughter, sniffling, explains they’re from South Korea. Without missing a beat, the father replies: “Toh hum Korea chale jayenge” (Then we’ll go to South Korea for the tour).
He even reassures her: “Aa jayega beta, kal aa jayega” (They’ll come, maybe tomorrow).
The exchange is pure gold – the dad’s deadpan delivery and willingness to fly internationally for his daughter’s happiness turns a sad moment into comedy. The family laughs it off, and the video ends on a sweet, uplifting note.
BTS Context: Why India Was Skipped in the 2026 Tour
BTS announced their “Arirang” world tour in late 2025 as part of their full-group comeback after military service hiatuses. While stops include major cities in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia, India didn’t make the list – a recurring disappointment for Indian fans who have campaigned for years (petitions, trends like #BTSinIndia).
The group’s massive popularity in India (top-streaming country on Spotify multiple times) makes the omission sting extra hard for ARMY here. Videos like this one highlight the emotional investment young fans have.
Broader Appeal: Parenting Goals & K-Pop Fever
The clip celebrates “desi dad energy” – practical, no-nonsense support wrapped in humour. It also shows how deeply K-pop has penetrated Indian households, with even non-fan parents stepping up.
As of January 19, 2026, the video keeps trending with shares, edits, and memes. Some fans jokingly tagged BTS’s official accounts, hoping for a miracle invite!
