BTS Jung Kook exhibition: City K-pop fans react to the first official showcase

Global Kpop sensation BTSrsquo Jung Kook is set to make his way to Indiamdashthrough an exclusive exhibition titled lsquoGOLDEN The Momentsrsquo exhibition inspired by his first solo album Golden 2023 The exhibition will be held in Mumbai at Mehboob Studios in Bandra from December 12 to January 11 in 2026This immersive multisensory experience will allow fans to relive the journey of the album through art visuals and soundscapes that celebrate Jung Kookrsquos artistryFormed in 2013 under BigHit Entertainment now HYBE BTS mdash comprising RM Jin Suga JHope Jimin V and Jung Kook has become one of the most influential music groups in the worldFrom December 2022 to June this year the group was on a hiatus due to South Koreas mandatory military enlistment Recently member Jimin confirmed that the group is in the works for their comeback album set to release in March 2026 making this exhibition a timely reminder of BTSrsquo growing cultural impact and deepening connection with fans in IndiaThe Korean Wave Hallyu mdash which first captured Indian attention in 2012 with Korean star PSYrsquos viral hit Gangnam Style and later through popular Kdramas food and beauty products mdash has now found a firm foothold among Indian youth From bingeworthy Kdramas on OTT platforms to the rise of Kbeauty and Kfashion trends Korean culture has become an integral part of Indiarsquos evolving urban pop identityBTS fans in Mumbai are ecstatic about the rare opportunity to attend an official event dedicated to the global pop icon Here are some of the reactionsGayatri Tilgulkar 24 content writerAt first I thought this would be another international thing wersquoll just scroll past and move on with our lives But no Jungkook really said Mumbai yoursquore next And its so him from stadiums to Mehboob Studio Itrsquos not just about Jungkook itrsquos like all the songs finally found their way into something we can walk through feel and remember I cant wait to attendSanika Deshpande 23 language trainerIt feels amazing Finally something for BTS ARMY in India I am super excited to see the exhibition Itrsquos not every day that Indian fans get a chance to experience something this close to Jungkook and BTSrsquos artistry The fact that an exhibition dedicated to his art music and visual storytelling is coming to Mumbai feels like a dream come true for many Irsquom thrilled to relive Jung Kookrsquos GOLDEN Moments segmentmdasheach outfit performance and photos will feel like opening a time capsule of pure talent and passion letting fans experience the golden glow that made his album unforgettableNidhi Uchil 27 studentIrsquom genuinely excited and really looking forward to Jungkookrsquos exhibition itrsquos going to be the first official BTSrelated event in India and that too in Mumbai Having a big Kpop name hold an official event here feels like a huge moment for the local fandom It also signals that a fullscale Kpop concert in India might not be far away Getting tickets is definitely going to be a challenge but honestlyhellip consider this our practice round for when BTS actually come to IndiaEven though this exhibition isnrsquot a concert it still offers Indian fans a chance to connect with Jung Kookrsquos artistry and emotion beyond musicKpoprsquos influence in India has been steadily growing in recent years In fact HYBE BTSrsquo management company recently announced the launch of its subsidiary label in Mumbai marking a significant step in expanding the Kpop industryrsquos presence in the country