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BTS Confirms Seoul 'Arirang' Pop-Ups, Presales and Free Gwanghwamun Show

Reservation-only pop-ups pair with a National Museum merchandise collaboration to spotlight Korean culture.

This photo, provided by Hybe, shows a piece of merchandise to be sold at a pop-up store in Seoul to mark the release of BTS's fifth studio album, "Arirang." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
This photo, provided by Hybe, shows a piece of merchandise to be sold at a pop-up store in Seoul to mark the release of BTS's fifth studio album, "Arirang." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The pop-ups run from Mar 20 to Apr 12 at Shinsegae’s The Heritage and HYBE headquarters, opening at 1 p.m. KST on the album’s release day.
  • Entry requires advance booking through the Weverse Spot reservation system to manage in-person traffic.
  • Select items go on pre-sale on Weverse Shop starting Thursday, with the full lineup available Mar 20 online from 2 p.m. KST and at both pop-up locations; MU:DS goods also stock the National Museum of Korea gift shop.
  • The MU:DS collaboration incorporates motifs from the Sacred Bell of King Seongdeok alongside official apparel, a new light stick and traditional-inspired pieces such as hairpins and layered skirts.
  • A free comeback concert is scheduled at Gwanghwamun Square on Mar 21 at 8 p.m., following strong interest with more than 4 million Spotify presaves.