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It’s 2025 and K-pop is bigger than ever before. Plus, with summer here, it’s probably the best time of the year to be a K-pop stan. From Stray Kids and ATEEZ’s summer tours, to BLACKPINK’s long-awaited comeback and TWICE headlining Lollapallooza, the K-pop scene is bursting with excitement. Oh, and did we mention? BTS is almost back — and it’s happening very soon! In short, it’s just an exciting time for K-pop and music in general. However, if you’re not too familiar with it, the sheer scale of the K-pop phenomenon can feel a bit overwhelming. We’re sure some of you moms of K-pop obsessed tweens can teens can relate. And we totally get that!
In fact, shopping for the K-pop fan in your life can be an overwhelming task. Not only do groups release huge amounts of content, but a lot of the official merch ships only from Korea (hello exorbitant shipping costs!). Plus, it can be hard to source the perfect gift when you don’t even know where to begin to look. Luckily, there are plenty of online resources that keep shipping costs low and options high when trying to find the perfect BT21 bag charm for the next time BTS comes to town.
From cute accessories that celebrate your teen’s favorite idols, to supplies for photocard trading, there are endless options for finding gifts for K-pop enthusiasts. Major retailers like Amazon and Target have got you covered for more official merch needs, while Etsy and Redbubble offer up more unique, fan-made items. This gift guide should serve as a great jumping off point for sourcing all things K-pop. Check those out below.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
ATEEZ GOLDEN HOUR HEAT Ver. Part.3 (Target Exclusive)
If the names San and Song Mingi sound familiar, you may be dealing with an ATINY. If so, you’ll want to head out to your local Target ASAP to grab the new ATEEZ album. The powerhouse group just dropped the third installment of their GOLDEN HOUR series, and it definitely brings the heat with some feel-good summer vibes. While you can technically snag the album wherever K-pop albums are sold, Target should be your go-to. Select albums come with exclusive photocards that, for K-pop stans, are just as highly coveted as Pokémon cards.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
Line Friends BT21 Fluffy Baby Plush Keyring
If you teen or tween is ARMY, chances are your home already has a BT21 push or two. Honestly, what’s one more? Since bag charms (specifically plushie bag charms), are the hottest accessories for pretty much all age groups right now, here’s one from Line Friends that definitely deserves a space on your teen’s purse. Luckily, these are not blind box-style, so you can get them the character or characters they can’t get enough of.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
Funko BTS Pop! Rocks Jin ‘The Astronaut’ Vinyl Figure
No doubt, Jin has been holding it down for ARMY while the rest of the boys work on completing their military service (thankfully, just one more to go!). This Funko Pop! featuring Jin’s look in “The Astronaut” is set to release on Hot Topic in early July. It is, however, available for pre-order already — and it looks like it’s already selling fast! Never underestimate the power of ARMY.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
Stray Kids Official Light Stick Ver.2
Summer is here, which means it’s officially concert season. Fortunately for K-pop fans, some pretty big acts are touring this summer in the U.S., which means it’s not a bad idea to get your tween or teen concert-ready. One must-have for a K-pop concert is a light stick. Basically, these light sticks get programmed to match the lighting and songs throughout the show. So you’ll have insane moments like this or this. Luckily, Amazon is a great place to shop K-pop light sticks of your teen’s favorite artists. They have official light sticks for everyone from Stray Kids to NCT Dream. Amazon even has batteries, stands, and anything else they might need.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
Twice CANDY BONG Official Light Stick
Although Twice may not be hitting the U.S. any time soon, they did recently announce their “THIS IS FOR” World Tour. That means, they’re bound to come here at some point (maybe next year!). Because of that, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared with their Candy Bong Light Stick, which is a must-have for any ONCE.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
Kate Spade Clare Clear Small Crossbody
Since we’re talking concert season, here’s another must-get if your giftee has a show lined up this summer. Most concert venues, especially stadiums, only allow clear bags. While there are plenty of affordable options out there, why not invest in something actually stylish and built to last? After all, if you’ve got a K-pop stan in your home, there’s a good chance that one concert won’t be enough. One option that’s definitely a stand-out is the Clare Clear Small Crossbody from Kate Spade. Reviewers say it’s the perfect concert bag and can fit a surprising amount of stuff.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
BLACKPINK 2025 World Tour Tickets
If they don’t have a summer K-pop concert lined up just yet, there’s still time. BLACKPINK is set to make a major comeback this summer, starting on July 5 at Seoul’s Goyang Stadium. They will then hit the U.S. at SoFi Stadium on July 12th, and will continue on to Chicago, Toronto, and New York before heading off to Europe. Naturally, BLINKs everywhere are excited. However, since it has been quite some time since we’ve seen Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé perform together, this tour is set to be legendary. Regardless of which fandom your teen is a part of, BLACKPINK’s 2025 World Tour is sure to be the K-pop concert they won’t want to miss.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
<strong>NCT 127 NEOZONE Sticker Pack</strong>
Not only does Redbubble have a large selection of fan-made K-pop clothing, they also have an abundance of K-pop stickers on hand. This NCT 127 sticker pack is just the tip of the iceberg; search any group, member or even just the term “K-pop” and you’ll find hundreds of stickers representing group logos, memes and more.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
TitanShield Premium Viva Magenta 150 Sleeves
As we touched on before, photocards are highly coveted among K-pop fans. Most albums come with random photocards of members of the group, and a common hobby among K-pop enthusiasts is to trade and collect them. Like any trading card, some are valued more than others. So, it’s not a bad idea to keep those photocards. This set of 150 sleeves is perfect for beginners just starting their collection or for seasoned fans looking to get organized. These come in a wide variety of colors, which makes them fun. There are also other options on Amazon that are compatible with binders.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
ENHYPEN – DESIRE: UNLEASH (Target Exclusive)
Unlike over a decade go, buying K-pop albums in the U.S. has become way easier now that Target has started stocking many groups’ latest discographies, including Enhypen, ATEEZ, Seventeen, ILLIT, Stray Kids, NCT and more. As mentioned before, they also offer special Target editions, which typically include an exclusive photocard or postcard in some cases. One of the more recent releases is ENHYPEN’s DESIRE: UNLEASH. There are three versions of the album that you can grab, and yes, they are all different. So, if you want to really impress, we suggest grabbing all three!
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
NCT Dream ‘Yo Dream!’ Sprout Enamel Pin
Intricately designed pins are a huge part of the fan-made merch community in K-pop, and luckily Etsy has seemingly endless options of high-quality pins repping your favorite group. Take this NCT Dream pin, for instance. Per reviews, it seems like fans are super impressed by its quality.
BEST GIFTS FOR K-POP FANS IN 2025
Seventeen Bias Plushie
Another great Etsy find? These adorable little plushies for CARATS. Although Seventeen does have official merch, including plushies, they’re super, super hard to find. Thanks to Etsy, your teen can rep their Seventeen bias, whether that be Hoshi’s “horanghae” tiger or The8’s frog.
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