Hot Topic restocks BTS merch as group completes military service ahead of 'Arirang' reunion

BTS's 'Arirang' album, announced earlier this week for March 20, 2026, celebrates the full group's return after all seven members completed mandatory military service. To mark the occasion, Hot Topic has restocked official BTS merchandise, including Funko figures and deluxe statues.

Following BigHit Music's January 15 announcement of BTS's fifth studio album Arirang—their first full-group project since 2022's Proof, amid a world tour starting April 2026—the group is now fully reunited. All seven members (Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook) have completed South Korea's mandatory 18-to-21-month military service for men, paving the way for new music inspired by the traditional Korean folk song symbolizing connection and reunion.

Hot Topic has surprise-restocked officially licensed BTS items to celebrate. Standouts include Funko Bitty Pop! mini figures ($9.90 each, 20% off limited time) from the 2020 Dynamite era (Billboard Hot 100 #1 for three weeks); deluxe statues ($194.90) of the 2018 Melon Music Awards IDOL performance in hanboks by Baek Oak-soo; Love Yourself Art Print Set ($120.90) from the 2017 EP; Jin-themed Deco Sticker Book ($119.90) with 88 pages, stickers, and photocards; and Butter Keychain Set ($83.90) from the 2022 Hot 100 #1 smash (10 weeks at top), including seven keychains, photocards, and a photo stand.

ARMY fans are thrilled with the merch drop and impending comeback.

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K-pop group BTS is set to release their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, on March 20, 2026, followed by a live concert special on Netflix the next day. The event marks the group's first full performance since completing mandatory military service in 2022. A documentary about their reunion will premiere later in the month.

BTS has partnered with MU:DS, the merchandise brand of the National Museum Foundation of Korea, to release an exclusive collection tied to their fifth studio album, ARIRANG. The capsule features apparel, accessories, and collectibles that blend traditional Korean aesthetics with contemporary pop culture. Pre-orders begin March 12 via Weverse Shop, with pop-up events in Seoul starting March 20.

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K-pop group BTS is launching pop-up stores in Seoul to coincide with the release of their fifth studio album, Arirang, on March 20. The stores will offer themed merchandise and collaborative items drawing on Korean cultural elements. Online sales begin earlier on Weverse Shop, building excitement among fans.

Following last week's trailer, BTS released an additional sneak peek on March 25 for its Netflix documentary 'BTS: The Return,' offering behind-the-scenes looks at the 'Arirang' album cover shoot and member interviews ahead of the March 27 premiere.

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BTS has revealed the 14-song tracklist for their upcoming album Arirang, set for release on March 20, 2026. The album features collaborations with producers including Diplo, Kevin Parker, and JPEGMAFIA. It marks the group's first full album since 2020's Be.

Following last week's announcement, Netflix dropped a teaser on March 7 for BTS's comeback live event tied to their album ARIRANG, heightening anticipation for the group's return after nearly four years.

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Following the instant sell-out of tickets for their March 21, 2026, comeback concert at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, BTS is fueling a global travel boom, with Filipino visa applications to South Korea up 17 percent. Critics and experts highlight the event's potential for emotional and cultural impact as the group promotes their new album 'Arirang'.

 

 

 

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