BTS fans Pakistan communities went into overdrive this week after member V asked a Pakistani fan whether she would cook him biryani and karahi if he ever visited the country. The lighthearted exchange, shared on the group’s fan platform, has renewed long-standing questions about when BTS might finally bring a tour stop to Pakistan.

Background

BTS fans Pakistan groups have grown steadily since the group’s global breakout in the late 2010s, with Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad all developing active local fan communities. Despite this growing following, BTS has never held an official concert in Pakistan, unlike neighboring markets in South Asia and the wider region.

The group is currently in the middle of its ARIRANG World Tour, its first major run since all seven members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service. The tour opened in Goyang in April 2026 and is scheduled to run through March 2027, covering 82 shows across 34 cities in Asia, North America, Europe, and Latin America.

No stop in Pakistan has been confirmed for the ARIRANG tour so far, which has kept the “Is BTS coming to Pakistan in 2026” question trending among local fans hoping the group might add a date closer to home.

Details

The viral moment came when V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, responded to a fan’s message asking whether he would ever visit Pakistan. He replied with a simple but pointed question of his own: would she make him biryani and karahi if he came? The comment quickly spread across fan accounts and local entertainment outlets.

Biryani and karahi are two of Pakistan’s most recognized dishes, and V’s specific mention of both set off a wave of pride among BTS fans Pakistan, many of whom shared cooking videos and recipes in response. The interaction echoed a similar moment in 2022, when fellow member Jimin sparked a friendly online debate after describing biryani as Indian food, prompting Pakistani fans to point out the dish’s shared history across South Asia.

That 2022 episode remains one of the more memorable examples of how a single offhand comment from a BTS member can ripple across South Asian fan communities. This week’s exchange with V followed a similar pattern, generating hashtags and playful debate over which country truly claims biryani, without any real rivalry behind it.

Pakistan’s BTS fanbase, while smaller than those in India, Indonesia, or the Philippines, has remained highly active online. Streaming and voting accounts based in Karachi and Lahore regularly organize campaigns to boost the group’s chart performance during comeback releases, and local fan meetups have grown in size over the past several years.

Quotes

Local entertainment outlet ARY News covered the exchange, noting that Taehyung’s mention of the two dishes immediately caught fans’ attention and sent Pakistani ARMYs into a wave of excitement online.

Fans responding to the moment largely framed it as validation of Pakistan’s place in the group’s global fanbase. Comments shared across social media echoed hope that the interaction could be a small sign the group is aware of, and interested in, its Pakistani following.

No official statement about a Pakistan tour date has come from BTS’s management company, and neither the group nor its label has confirmed plans for a South Asia stop on the current tour.

Impact

The moment highlights a broader trend in K-pop fandom, where small, informal interactions between artists and fans can carry outsized cultural weight. For BTS fans Pakistan, V’s comment offered a sense of recognition that formal concert announcements have yet to provide.

There’s a bigger K-pop story here too. India has hosted larger official fan events and has a considerably bigger BTS fanbase by most public estimates, but Pakistani fan communities have leaned on social media as their main way of connecting with the group and with each other.

The renewed conversation around a possible Pakistan visit also feeds into ongoing debate among fans about whether BTS favors certain regional markets over others when planning tour stops. So far, the group’s public interactions suggest no explicit preference between Pakistan and India, with both fanbases regularly receiving similar attention on platforms like Weverse.

Conclusion

With the ARIRANG World Tour continuing into 2027, Pakistani fans are likely to keep watching closely for any sign of an added date in the region. For now, V’s biryani comment stands as one of the more talked-about moments connecting the group to its Pakistani fanbase this year, even without a confirmed visit on the calendar.

Whether or not BTS eventually adds a Pakistan stop, this week’s response shows BTS fans Pakistan remain among the more engaged and vocal fan communities in the region, ready to turn even a short reply into a nationwide moment of pride.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which BTS member is most popular in Pakistan?

Popularity varies across different corners of the Pakistani fandom, but V and Jungkook are frequently cited as the most talked-about members on local fan pages and streaming accounts. V’s recent biryani exchange has only added to his visibility among Pakistani fans this week, while Jungkook’s solo music releases have historically performed well on regional streaming charts. That said, BTS operates very much as a collective act, and most Pakistani fan accounts show strong support for all seven members rather than concentrating around a single favorite.

Is there any Muslims in BTS?

None of the seven BTS members have publicly identified as Muslim. The group’s members were raised in South Korea, where the dominant religious identities are Christianity, Buddhism, and non-religious affiliation, and none have made public statements indicating adherence to Islam. This question comes up periodically among South Asian and Middle Eastern fan communities, likely due to the group’s large and devoted following in Muslim-majority countries, but there is no verified information suggesting any member practices Islam.

Is BTS going to Pakistan in 2026?

As of now, there is no confirmed Pakistan date on BTS’s ongoing ARIRANG World Tour, which runs through March 2027 across 34 cities in Asia, North America, Europe, and Latin America. Neither the group nor its management agency has announced plans for a stop in Pakistan, though fans continue to hope an additional date could be added given the tour’s scale. Until an official announcement is made, any claims about a confirmed Pakistan concert should be treated as speculation rather than fact.