Zakir Khan recalls not recognising BTS band members in Korea: Was totally unaware
The South Korean music band consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Although K-Pop musicians have been active since 2010, they temporarily took a break as their members enlisted for compulsory military training. After completing military service, the members are now pursuing solo careers. While V, Jungkook, Jimin, and RM have been going live and interacting with fans, Jin and J-Hope had sold-out shows in Tokyo and Berlin.The popularity of BTS has led to their massive fan base, nicknamed the Army. The Indian fans of BTS also call themselves Indian Army. Khan while admitting his inability to recognise the South Korean band, was contrasting on the usual hype over BTS among the Indian youth.Khan was last seen in the show 'Farzi Mushaira', streaming on Prime Video. His last Stand-Up Special was 'Delulu Express', also streaming on Prime Video.- EndsTrending Reel
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