JungKook's Golden Exhibition in Mumbai to BTS' parent company HYBE launch in India | Bang Si-Hyuk​

K-pop in India is entering a new phase, and Mumbai is at the centre of it. Starting December 12, Jungkook of BTS opened his first-ever solo exhibition in India, drawing fans from across the country and marking the first official BTS-related on-ground activity here. The month-long exhibition opened to an overwhelming response from fans and is also a sign of something bigger. Global K-pop companies are now actively investing in India as a growth market. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk explains why India is key to their global plans, from collaborations and talent discovery to the future of K-pop-style groups. Here’s India Today's Bhavna Agarwal's ground report on what this moment means for Indian K-pop fans.