BTS Long Sleeve T-Shirt

by Ethan Brooks

On the heels of the group’s comeback album, we round up the best BTS-inspired gift ideas for ARMY and new fans alike

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BTS are back with a new album and new tour, and fans are celebrating in full force, quickly selling out the BTS World Tour dates and sure to take the new LP, Arirang, to the top of the charts.

Fans are also scooping up BTS merch online, both as gifts for longtime ARMY and new followers alike. While the group has collaborated with brands like Samsung and McDonald’s in the past, they are known to be particular about who they work with, making every one of their releases an intentional one for their fans. Even the multiple pressings and editions of their albums each come with a different gift in each package, from posters and photocards to luggage tags.

Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have yet to unveil their new brand partnerships for the current album cycle, but if you’re looking for a great gift idea for BTS fans, we’ve rounded up some options you can buy online now. From official T-shirts and books, to fan-made accessories and decor, these are some of our favorite BTS gift ideas to shop.

Target is leaning into the hype for the new album with this officially licensed BTS long-sleeve T-shirt. Choose from black or grey in sizes XS to XXL. This is a Target exclusive and expected to sell out quickly, so much so that Target is limiting purchases to one per order.

Hang your headphones on this BTS-inspired stand, which is made from 3D-printed materials and finished with BTS graphics and motifs. The stand is lightweight enough to move around but sturdy enough to sit on a desk or shelf without falling over. Choose from multiple colors online. BTS have teamed up with Samsung on earbuds in the past — could a headphones collab be coming soon as well?

As a Jungkook fan and home decor fan, there is truly nothing I have ever wanted more than this 3D-printed stand, inspired by the golden maknae. The stand is made from a white PLA (plastic-like) material and measures approximately 5 x 6 inches in size. It’s just large enough to hold your keys, rings, and other small accessories, and would look great on your bookshelf, bedside table, or desk. The Etsy seller says the material is easy to paint over as well, if you want to add some color to the Jungkook-inspired design.

Whether it’s for a birthday or “just because,” your friends will love this BTS-inspired birthday card, which features a play on the group’s hit single, “Butter.” The card is blank on the inside, allowing you to write your own message. And it comes with a butter-yellow envelope.

Your friends may already own a BTS mug but do they have one customized with their name on it? That’s what you get with this coffee mug, from Amazon’s artist-driven “Handmade” section. This is an 11 oz. plastic cup (the seller says its virtually “unbreakable”) that features a photo of the group and the ability to customize your name at checkout. The mug comes presented in a BTS-inspired gift box.

For something a little different, we love the positive and uplifting message of this mug, which is inspired by RM of course. This is an 11 oz. ceramic mug, with an easy-to-grip C-handle and printed graphic. It’s also dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe.

Part of the TinyTAN collection, this is an officially-licensed pill organizer that features a different member for each day of the week. It’s great to organize your daily vitamins and medication, but can be used to store buttons, paper clips, coins, and jewelry, too. Choose from a pill case inspired by BTS’ hit song, “Butter,” or one inspired by “Dynamite.”

You can also pick up this pack of BTS ballpoint pens, with one color and member per pen. Each pen has the same ink color as the color on the outside. Grab a pack to give out as party favors for your next event, or keep one in your pocket or bag in case you run into one of the guys and need a quick autograph.

The KPop Demon Hunters movie recently unveiled an official UNO game, but BTS has yet to collaborate officially with any board game company or toy brand just yet. That said, Amazon has this unofficial BTS party game available for sale, which tests your knowledge about the global superstars with more than 400 questions ranging from easy to hard. The card game also comes with 50 collectible photocards out of which eight special cards are inserted at random.

Amazon also sells this BTS-inspired car air freshener which features a turntable-style design and three different fragrance “discs” that you can swap out, depending on the mood and smell you want. The scents range from lily to cedar wood to vetiver. The fragrance diffuser, meantime, measures approximately 2.2 x 2.1 inches in size and comes with a handy clip that attaches securely to your car vent.

Heading to see BTS on tour? Artistic fans on Etsy have designed this stadium-approved clear bag, inspired by the Arirang album covers and circular logo. The clear plastic material is super durable and lets you — and security — easily see what’s inside. We also like the built-in straps on the side, which are specially designed to hold your official BTS lightstick.

We love this BTS-inspired jersey, which you can customize with your name, your friend’s name, or your favorite member’s name on the back. This one is made from a breathable mesh material and features Arirang-inspired graphics throughout. This is one of our favorite gifts for BTS fans since it’s easy to personalize.

BTS World Tour T-Shirt

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While we wait for BTS to unveil their official concert merch, you can also scoop up this fan-made T-shirt, which is available right now on Etsy. The unofficial tee has the Arirang logo on the front and the BTS member names and tour dates on the back. The 100% cotton tee features unisex sizing from small to 3XL.

We also like this anime-inspired graphic tee, which features an illustration of your favorite member on the front, and BTS World Tour graphics on the back. We like the red and black colorway, but Etsy has more than a dozen colors in stock with sizing from small to 5XL. You can get the print on a hoodie too. Just make sure you specify which member you want when checking out.

One of the most popular gifts for BTS fans online is a BTS-inspired candle like this one, from Amazon. The candle features an organic coconut wax that burns cleanly, and a soothing scent that has notes of citrus, vanilla, cherry, and sandalwood.

We also like this prayer candle set, which features seven candles depicting each of the members as saints. Pray to “Saint RM” for a successful tour and pray to “Saint Suga” that ARMY won’t have to wait too long for their next album after the Arirang cycle is done (or if you’re like us, pray to “Saint Jungkook” that we can still find tickets to see the world tour in person).

If they’re a big BTS fan or longtime ARMY, they probably already have the official BTS book, Beyond the Story. If not, you can pick it up for more than 50% off right now on Amazon. Released in 2023, the book quickly shot to number-one on the bestsellers chart just days after it was released.

One book you may not have is this unofficial fan guide, which features photos, trivia and quotes related to the group. This one is a great BTS gift for younger fans, as it’s easy to read and follow. It’s one of the most popular BTS fan books on Amazon too, with a 4.8-star rating (out of five) from hundreds of verified reviewers.

What do you gift a BTS fan who has everything? How about these Arirang-inspired press-on nails? Each set is customized to order by the Etsy seller, so make sure to include your nail measurements in the personalization box when ordering. You can also choose the nail style — think: long stiletto (seen at right), long square, almond shape and more.

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