Space of BTS: A pop-up store devoted to K-Pop stars BTS is opening in Melbourne
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13.11.2023

Space of BTS: A pop-up store devoted to K-Pop stars BTS is opening in Melbourne

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Credit: BTS Store Sydney
Words by Staff Writer

Space of BTS will stock plenty of BTS merch in a mirror image of the Sydney store, and will open on November 18.

Space of BTS will open in Melbourne’s Emporium building on November 18 and run for three months, until February 18.

It’s a merch store catering to Melbourne’s huge population of K-Pop and BTS fans, with a range including 2022 Dalmajung, BTS in Busan, Sowoozoo, In the Soop, TinyTAN, Permission to Dance, Butter and plenty of other stock.

Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.

It will also provide photo opportunities for keen fans with installations devoted to Tiny Tan characters.

BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a globally acclaimed South Korean boy band that has taken the music industry by storm. The group, formed by Big Hit Entertainment, consists of seven members: RM (formerly Rap Monster), Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Debuting in 2013, BTS has since become a cultural phenomenon, garnering an immense international fan base known as the ARMY.

One of the key factors behind BTS’s unprecedented success is their ability to blend diverse musical genres, including pop, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic dance music. This versatility has allowed them to appeal to a wide range of audiences, transcending language and cultural barriers. BTS is not just a musical group; they are trendsetters, known for their fashion, innovative music videos, and socially conscious lyrics.

The group’s breakthrough came with their 2015 hit, I Need U, which marked the beginning of their transition from a Korean phenomenon to an international sensation. Subsequent releases, such as Blood Sweat & Tears and Spring Day, solidified their position as global music icons.

However, it was their 2017 Billboard Music Awards win for Top Social Artist that truly propelled them into the international spotlight, breaking records and opening doors for K-pop in Western markets. They’ve since performed at the American Music Awards and the Grammy Awards, among others.

Follow BTS here.