“INDIA is ready for BTS concert”- Fans exhilarated as Coldplay performs ‘My Universe’ at their Mumbai concert

Coldplay delighted fans in Mumbai during their first concert in India in nine years, held on January 18, 2025, by performing their hit collaborative track with BTS, My Universe. As the band kicked off their tour in Mumbai, the crowd was treated to a mix of the English band's extensive repertoire and a few surprise additions.

While My Universe is considered a K-pop collaboration by many, its inclusion in the setlist thrilled fans who were not expecting it. The audience responded with loud cheers and sang along passionately, making it one of the most memorable moments of the concert.

This unexpected performance resonated particularly with K-pop fans, who expressed their joy online. Many shared their excitement on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that the enthusiastic response to My Universe indicates India's readiness for a BTS concert in the future.

"I really love Coldplay for not only retaining Bangtan's parts during their concerts but showing them in the screens as well," a fan stated.

"Someone please show this to BTS," an ARMY fan said.

"COLDTAN! COLDTAN! COLDTAN!" a fan amalgamated the names of the two parties.

Some other fans were more emotionally inclined, sharing comments like,

"I guess in a way BTS did go to India," a fan said emotionally.

"Desimys saying how the entire crowd was singing each and every lyric of my universe during today's coldplay concert oh my god I might cry," a fan expressed.

"My Universe had the loudest cheers and singling along." A fan revealed.

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Coldplay brings BTS to life in India through a virtual way

Released on September 24, 2021, My Universe is a collaboration between global music icons BTS and British rock band Coldplay. The song was written by all seven BTS members and Chris Martin.

My Universe conveys a powerful message of love and unity, celebrating connections that defy boundaries. Sang in both English and Korean, the lyrics speak of overcoming obstacles and cherishing the people who light up one's world. Lines like "You are my universe, and I just want to put you first" emphasize the universal theme of togetherness,

The music video, directed by Dave Meyers, takes place in a futuristic, intergalactic setting where music is forbidden. BTS and Coldplay form a virtual band to defy this restriction, performing together across different galaxies. The video symbolizes breaking down barriers and celebrating freedom.

Coldplay's decision to include My Universe, their collaborative track with BTS, in their Mumbai concert on January 18, 2025, showcased the song's popularity beyond the K-pop fandom. Fans were thrilled to discover that not only were the Korean parts of the track retained from the original recording, but BTS members also appeared on the big screens through clips from the music video.

The performance created such an atmosphere as the crowd sang along in unison, turning the venue into a sea of voices and shared energy. BTS fans in attendance celebrated the moment with dance and joy, relishing the opportunity to see their idols represented at such a large-scale event.

Meanwhile, fans unable to attend the concert expressed their regret on social media, sharing their sadness and longing to experience this performance.

Upon its release, My Universe debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Coldplay's second and BTS' sixth chart-topping single. It became the first collaboration between two groups to achieve this milestone. The song also topped the charts in several countries, including the UK.

The single earned multiple accolades, including nominations and wins at international award ceremonies. It was featured on Coldplay’s album Music of the Spheres and became one of the standout tracks of the era.

A short documentary, Inside My Universe, was also released, providing fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. It showcased Chris Martin traveling to South Korea to record with BTS.

My Universe is more than just a song as it represents the bridging of cultures and genres. Fans from both ARMY and Coldplay’s fandom, united in celebrating the track, proving the song’s message true in real life.