Latest Arirang Vinyls Sell Out in 1 Hour as BTS Drops New Merch

The K-pop merch world is seeing another solid momentum tied to the post-military comeback of BTS, as pre-orders for the special vinyl edition of their fifth studio album Arirang, sold out globally within an hour of launching on Weverse. The news arrived on Tuesday morning, June 2, 2026, showcasing the massive consumer demand for the band’s products.

The vinyl albums are scheduled for a June 12 release, a day before BTS’ 13th anniversary, and expand its original 14-song tracklist by two bonus songs named Voice Message: Love Song and the Korean version of Normal. The rollout comes ahead of their Busan stage and other Asian stops.

Simultaneously, HYBE has dropped the preview of the Arirang Second Drop merch collection, which is set for an online Weverse Shop release on June 5 at 11:00 KST. Additionally, the merch will also be available offline at HYBE Yongsan and Shinsegae Centum City pop-ups, which will run through June 14.

Audio-Technica Headphones, Turntables Lead BTS’ Latest Merch Line

The anchor of the Arirang Second Drop is its high-fidelity collaboration with Audio-Technica. Sold exclusively online, the partnership delivers matte dark-grey and silver over-ear headphones that are equipped with utility straps. The headphones are also stamped with the group's 2013-06-13 debut date and comes alongside a separate co-branded metallic-grey turntable. 

Interestingly, the record player showcases abstract graphics and two different slipmats, including a zoetrope clockwork layout and a black silhouette design with the typography "WHAT IS YOUR LOVE SONG?" in white. 

This high-end tech aesthetic carries into miniature headphone and turntable keychains with a similar design like the big ones. The range then continues with chrome ergonomic stage in-ear monitors, a starburst aluminum trinket tray, and a metallic desk stationery set.

BTS Unveils Vinyl-Inspired Home Décor and New ARMY Bomb

BTS’ Arirang Second Merch Drop also uses the vinyls as tactile art for home décors, including the album’s triple circular logo. Separate translucent vinyls in colors of ruby-red, smoky grey, deep violet, magenta, and amber are available alongside a framed wall-hanging featuring BTS and a pink-and-white marbled record. 

Fans can also buy an industrial matte-silver rack for storage, alongside an orange "ON AIR" lightbox, a 3D triple-sphere cushion, a silhouette woven blanket, and numbered silver puffy slides. This merch collection also features a ruffled cotton tracklist pillow detailing songs like Body to Body and SWIM.

Rounding out the release is an updated Arirang ARMY Bomb lightstick, depicting a glossy red fuse jewel and an internal glowing Roman numeral clock face-like base with BTS’ logo. The lightstick comes alongside a detachable red acrylic topper, which is basically the word Arirang in Korean; the lightstick also has its own display stand. 

The design is also up for grabs as a glowing miniature bag charm. A chrome metallic ARMY Bomb with the number “7” in black is also a part of this rollout. By converting usual concert merchandise into top-class collector assets, HYBE is positioning post-military BTS as a brand instead of just a popular pop group that commands lifestyle and global luxury, including collectibles.