As K-Pop keeps growing internationally and more global fans want to support their favorite idols,  it can be overwhelming to shop for merch online, especially when you are looking for official merch. Here is a list of sites that sell official merch to help guide you when you are ready to shop!

K-Pop Companies

Luckily a couple entertainment companies have made their own shop site. This is perfect for getting direct and easy access to official merch for global fans and the sales go directly to supporting the artists. 

SM Global Shop

The SM Global Shop is the official shop for SM Entertainment and its artists, such as EXO, SHINee, NCT, Red Velvet, Girls’ Generation, and many more! 

YG Select

YG Select is the official shop for YG Entertainment, selling official merch for BLACKPINK, WINNER, iKON, and BIGBANG. 

Weverse

Weverse is the official shop for artists under Big Hit Entertainment, including BTS, TXT (Tomorrow x Together), GFRIEND, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN. Weverse is downloaded as an app, where you can pick a group and then shop their section.

Stores

These next set of places to shop have an online store as well as a physical location to shop in-person. It’s perfect for finding official and unofficial merch for a wide variety of artists, making it an easy one stop shop, especially if you love multiple artists. Another perk is that any of the albums purchased from these shops count on the Hanteo and Gaon charts.

Music Plaza

Music Plaza is located in Los Angeles and has been open for 28 years. When ordering from Music Plaza, you are able to earn reward points and the package often comes with a cute surprise!  

Choice Music

Choice Music is also located in Los Angeles and focuses on current K-Pop culture. They also have a point system to earn rewards and often do giveaways on their Instagram page!

Kpop USA

Kpop USA is the online shop for the biggest K-Pop store in the U.S., located in Las Vegas. Similar to the stores listed above, they have a rewards system and even sell Korean cosmetics.

KPOPTOWN

KPOPTOWN is located in South Korea and sells a wide variety of official merch and even has a vast amount of Korean brand skin care, K-Pop jewelry, contact lenses, and Korean snacks. 

Ktown4u

Ktown4u is also located in South Korea and sells official merch and albums. They also do events for different items every week. When you purchase an item from that event, you get an exclusive gift! 

Mwave

Mwave is owned by the media company CJ Entertainment. They primarily sell albums, but what makes their site special is that you can find signed albums and they also hold many meet and greet album events.

Shopping for merch is one of the funnest parts of K-Pop as it is an easy way to support and rep your favorite group. Where do you love to shop?