BTS’ V expresses curiosity about Pakistan’s food and culture

SEOUL: Kim Taehyung, better known as V of the globally popular South Korean group BTS, delighted Pakistani fans after expressing interest in visiting Pakistan and trying the country’s famous cuisine during an online interaction with fans.

The conversation took place during a recent live online session when a Pakistani fan invited V to visit the country.

 Smiling, the singer responded by asking whether he would get to eat biryani and karahi in Pakistan, prompting an enthusiastic response from fans on social media.

Pakistani fans flooded online platforms with invitations, sharing photos of traditional dishes and encouraging the BTS member to visit the country.

During the same session, V also interacted with fans from other South Asian countries. Responding to an Indian fan, he said he hoped to visit India in the future. He also told Bangladeshi fans he was interested in learning more about the country and expressed a desire to visit Cox’s Bazar and the Pink Palace Museum.

Despite V’s comments, BTS has not announced any concerts or tour dates for South Asia, and the group’s upcoming world tour schedule does not currently include Pakistan, India or Bangladesh. Millions of BTS fans live across the region, but the group has yet to perform an official concert in South Asia.