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Golden hour for BTS fans as Jung Kook’s world lights up Mumbai
MUMBAI: It’s finally golden hour for Indian BTS fans. The world of Jung Kook, the youngest member and “Golden Maknae” of the global pop phenomenon BTS, is set to shimmer in Mumbai as GOLDEN: The Moments, a global exhibition celebrating his first solo album makes its India debut.
Presented by Bookmyshow Live in partnership with Hybe, the exhibition opens its doors at Mehboob Studios from 12 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, inviting fans to step inside Jung Kook’s creative universe. Tickets go live on 6 November at 12 pm, exclusively on Bookmyshow, with early buyers gaining special access to a preview night that promises a first-hand glimpse into the artist’s golden world.
A tribute to Jung Kook’s evolution from prodigious performer to global pop icon, GOLDEN: The Moments celebrates his artistry across immersive zones that blend sound, visuals, and emotion. From the cinematic spectacle of Standing Next to You in GOLDEN: THEATER to behind-the-scenes glimpses in SOLID CINEMA, the exhibition offers fans a rare chance to see how inspiration becomes music, and how music becomes magic.
The journey begins with THE RECORD OF “GOLDEN MOMENTS”, tracing Jung Kook’s rise from his debut to superstardom, and continues through GOLDEN: RECORDS, a shrine to his global achievements with awards, performance gear, and rare photos. Fans can experience remixed tracks in GOLDEN: PHOTOS, tune into the layers of his song Hate You in GOLDEN: SOUNDS, and relive hits like Seven (feat. Latto), 3D (feat. Jack Harlow), and Standing Next to You in Shine Cinema.
For Jung Kook’s Indian fans, this isn’t just an exhibition, it’s a pilgrimage. “Our partnership with Hybe marks an exciting new chapter in bringing transformative global experiences to India,” said Bookmyshow chief business officer for live events Naman Pugalia. “With one of the world’s most passionate BTS communities here, GOLDEN: The Moments connects fans more deeply to Jung Kook’s artistry and the universal power of music.”
HYBE echoed this sentiment, calling India “one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving music markets in the world.” The company added, “Through GOLDEN: The Moments, we’re glad to open this new chapter with Bookmyshow Live, connecting Jung Kook’s heart to the voices of Indian fans.”
Every element of the exhibition from his glittering stage costumes and concert visuals to unseen rehearsal footage has been curated to highlight Jung Kook’s duality: the superstar who commands global stages and the artist quietly perfecting his craft behind the scenes. Visitors can even leave personal notes, becoming part of Jung Kook’s continuing golden story.
For India’s rapidly growing K-pop community, this marks a milestone moment. What began as a digital fandom thriving on live streams, fan edits, and global hashtags now steps into the real world as GOLDEN: The Moments transforms virtual admiration into a shared, tangible celebration.
As the exhibition opens, it shines not just on Jung Kook’s luminous career but on India’s rising place in global pop culture. For millions of fans ready to walk through the golden doors, Mumbai’s Mehboob Studios is about to turn into the brightest stage of them all.
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WhatsApp may soon let users to pick who sees their status updates
The messaging giant is borrowing a page from Instagram’s playbook as it pushes to give users finer control over their social circles.
CALIFORNIA: WhatsApp is quietly working on a feature that could make its Status function considerably smarter and considerably more private.
According to reports from beta tracking platforms, the app is testing a tool called Status lists, which would allow users to create named groups such as close friends, family and colleagues, and control precisely which group sees each update. It is a meaningful step up from the platform’s current blunt instruments, which offer only three options: share with all contacts, exclude specific people, or manually select individuals each time.
The new feature draws an obvious comparison with Instagram’s Close Friends function, and the resemblance is unlikely to be accidental. Both platforms sit within Meta’s family, and the company has been nudging them toward a common logic of audience segmentation for some time.
The move also fits neatly into WhatsApp’s broader privacy push. The platform has been rolling out enhanced chat protections and is exploring the introduction of usernames, which would allow users to connect without exchanging phone numbers. Status lists extend that philosophy from messaging into broadcasting.
Meanwhile, Status itself has been evolving well beyond its origins as a simple photo-and-text slideshow. The feature now supports music stickers, collages, longer videos and interactive elements, pushing it closer to the social-media-style story format pioneered by Snapchat and refined by Instagram. In that context, finer audience controls are not merely a privacy feature. They are a precondition for people sharing more.
The feature remains in development and has not been confirmed for release. WhatsApp routinely tests tools that are later modified or quietly shelved. But the direction of travel is clear: the app wants Status to be a destination, not an afterthought. Letting users decide exactly who is in the audience is how it gets there.
