"BTS Over Books?" Indian Academies Issue Emergency Notices as Students Plot Mass Absences for Comeback Live
Hwang Sujin Reporter
hwang075609@gmail.com | 2026-03-22 08:00:04
The fever surrounding BTS’s long-awaited reunion has reached an unprecedented peak, leading to an unusual standoff between students and private academies in India. Educational institutions have reportedly issued emergency alerts to parents after rumors surfaced that students were planning a "mass walkout" to watch the group's comeback performance.
According to social media reports and local sources, a prominent math tutor in India recently sent an urgent notice to parents clarifying that regular classes would proceed as scheduled on the 21st. The move came after the instructor discovered a coordinated plan among students to skip classes to watch "Arirang," BTS’s historic comeback live concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.
"There is no truth to the rumors that classes are canceled," the instructor stated in the notice. "Strict disciplinary action will be taken for any unexcused absences. We urge parents to ensure their children’s attendance."
The conflict stems from a scheduling clash. The concert, celebrating the release of their new album and marking the first official performance featuring all members after completing their military service, is set to begin at 8:00 PM KST on March 21. For fans in India, this translates to 4:30 PM IST, directly overlapping with prime after-school tutoring hours.
The "Arirang" performance is being streamed globally via Netflix and Weverse, making it accessible to millions of "ARMY" fans in real-time. The sheer scale of the anticipation reflects the cultural gravity of the group's first full-member stage in nearly four years.
As the "BTS phenomenon" continues to sweep through India’s younger generation, the local education sector remains on high alert, struggling to keep students focused on their studies amidst the global excitement of a K-pop milestone.
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