Overview

• Comedian Zakir Khan recounted on The Lallantop podcast that he arrived late at a Korean event and was grouped with BTS members, whom he assumed were behind-the-scenes staff.
• He asked one member “Who are you and where are you from?” before learning they were the globally renowned band BTS.
• Khan said he spent 35 minutes in the same room with the seven-member group, and his revelation prompted astonishment among friends and fans.
• The story has sparked widespread coverage across Indian media and discussions about celebrity recognition and fan culture.
• BTS members are currently pursuing sold-out solo projects in Tokyo and Berlin and have announced a spring 2026 reunion tour.