Over the last few years, K-pop fans in India have been slowly but steadily rewarded with a slew of experiences. Jackson Wang, Eric Nam and The Rose, Suho, Bambam, Taemin, and groups like M.O.N.T have been a part of music festival line-ups.
In a first for Indian fans of K-pop group BTS, comprising RM, Jin, SUGA, J-hope, Jimin, V and Jung-kook, Mumbai will host GOLDEN: The Moments, an immersive exhibition exploring Jungkook’s artistry and debut solo album, Golden. Released in 2023 the album features songs like ‘Seven’, ‘Standing Next To You’ and ‘3D’ among others. The travelling multimedia exhibition is being brought to India through a partnership between BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, Hybe, the global entertainment lifestyle platform company behind BTS and Hybe Insight, from December 12 till January 11 at Mehboob Studios.
Jungkook of BTS performs on NBC’s “Today” at Rockefeller Plaza on November 08, 2023 in New York City
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Debra L Rothenberg
A month ago, Hybe, which has several K-pop groups including BTS, TXT and LE SSERAFIM on their roster, announced that they were making inroads in India. This announcement generated excitement, given that BTS is poised to release a new album and go on a world tour in 2026. While fans are eagerly anticipating that India might be announced as a potential concert venue on their world tour, bringing the multi-media travelling exhibition GOLDEN: The Moments here, has only added to the excitement.
“India represents one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving music markets in the world. Following the establishment of Hybe India, our goal is to build meaningful cultural bridges, connecting our global artists with Indian fans, where voices of India become global stories.. Through GOLDEN: The Moments, we’re glad to open this new chapter,” says Hybe India.
The exhibition will take fans through Jungkook’s beginnings in the music industry, his artistry and the creative journey behind his album through multiple themed zones. Visitors, for instance, can see plaques and awards of Jungkook at the Records zone, and can get an intimate look at his musical craft and listen to individual audio elements from his songs at the Sounds zone. The Theatre zone will have outfits worn by the singer during performances, and the Moments section will have a time capsule with pictures, stage outfits and videos and photoshoots from Golden.
From Golden:The Moments in Seoul
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“We’re seeing strong interest from India’s K-pop and BTS community, which, today, is one of the most vocal and active fanbases in the country. The early traction during the advance booking stage reflects a steady and enthusiastic turnout, a clear indication that the passion of this fandom is translating into real on-ground demand,” says Naman Pugalia, chief business officer, Live Events, BookMyShow. “What makes this debut especially meaningful is that we’re bringing the original global exhibition, the same experience seen in Seoul, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Bangkok, to Mumbai with its full creative vision and production quality intact,” he adds, of the travelling exhibition.
Stating that India has become one of the most dynamic and engaged K-pop markets globally, Naman says that this momentum made it clear that the time was right to introduce an official BTS-related on-ground experience to Indian audiences for the very first time.
“Bringing Jung Kook’s GOLDEN: The Moments Exhibition to India is a landmark moment for both K-pop fans and the country’s wider cultural landscape. Offering the fans a world-class, in-person experience for the first time feels both significant and long overdue,” he says.
GOLDEN: The Moments will be on from December 12 to January 11 at Mehboob Studios, Mumbai. Tickets are priced from ₹1,499 onwards and are available on bookmyshow.
Published – December 05, 2025 02:51 pm IST
