BTS’ Official Lightstick Sold Out Everywhere: Here’s How You Can Still Buy It Online

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When BTS came back with new album Arirang on March 20, the popularity of the boy band’s merch exploded.

The demand for BTS-themed paraphernalia skyrocketed, so much so that the K-pop act dropped an ARIRANG merch line with Target, which included a ton of wearable pieces such as socks, hoodies and tote bags. While those pieces sold out like lightning, one item seemed to draw all of the attention: BTS’ gen 4 official lightstick. This partnership with Target made the lightstick more accessible than ever.

The problem? The lightstick, otherwise known as an ARMY Bomb, sold out quickly at Target, which was one of the only places you could get it at the time, beyond Amazon. Spoiler alert: Amazon also no longer sells BTS’ gen 4 lightstick. Luckily, we’ve found the official ARMY Bomb still available on StockX. The lightstick retails for $119 on an online marketplace and resale platform, a jump in price due to high demand. This means ARMY can still get their hands on the group’s lightstick without having to go through third party sites only to get tariffs/duties tacked on. In three days alone, this lightstick was sold 123 times, proving the demand for BTS merch is still just as prominent.

Lightsticks are usually light-up wands that correspond with a specific K-pop group. Every K-pop group has one, often featuring a specific color or motif associated with the group. BTS’ ARMY Bomb hasa clear bomb-shaped head and BTS’ logo on the inside. ARMY will use their official lightsticks at concerts, such as the group’s upcoming world tour, to cheer on their idols, bopping the lightstick to the music with fellow fans.

K-pop fans know that official lightsticks are hard to find and buy, and they were even harder to buy back in the early days of K-pop. With K-pop’s surge of popularity, many U.S. retailers are now selling official lightsticks from tons of groups, including Stray Kids, ATEEZ, TWICE, aespa and, of course, BTS. We’re hoping that with the demand for more lightsticks, retailers will catch on, fixing that accessibility issue for non-South Korean fans in the future. For now, though, StockX is your best bet.