BTS’s Jungkook Proves Global Popularity as a “Sold-Out King”—From ARIRANG Orchid LPs to Magazines
BTS member Jungkook has once again demonstrated his immense global popularity, triggering a third wave of sell-outs.
On the 16th, BTS announced the release of their fifth full-length album, ARIRANG, and simultaneously began sales of individual member LP (vinyl) editions. Among them, Jungkook’s ARIRANG Orchid version LP recorded a third sell-out at major U.S. retailer Target, becoming the first among the members to do so.
At Weverse Shop, Jungkook’s LP sold out in under 10 minutes—the fastest sell-out among all member versions.
His Orchid LP also became the first to sell out among the members at Europe-based K-pop retailer ipurple and Australian music store iHeartPopAus. In China, the third pre-order round on the e-commerce platform PINKY also saw Jungkook’s Orchid LP sell out first, once again proving his nickname “Sold-Out King” and the so-called “Jungkook Effect.”
In addition, the 2026 Spring Special Edition magazine featuring Jungkook, planned by ELLE Japan, sold out immediately upon the start of pre-orders on Japan’s HMV&BOOKS online store.
Magazines featuring Jungkook on the cover—including nine individual versions and a set version of ELLE January 2026, as well as Rolling Stone Korea—also sold out completely on Weverse Shop. With nearly every product bearing his name selling out rapidly, Jungkook has once again proven his overwhelming influence worldwide.
Written by Mun Wan Sik
Translated by Lee So Yun
