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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