Fans queue for BTS pop-up shop in Dubai

It will sell merchandise inspired by the K-pop group's songs

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  Fans of record-breaking K-pop group BTS queued up at the opening of the official BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS shop in BurJuman mall in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

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  The shop, dedicated to all things BTS, is brought to the UAE by Hybe, the septet's record label.

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  Inside, fans will be able to buy official merchandise inspired by BTS songs over the years.

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  There are also products from TinyTan, animated characters inspired by BTS members.

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  Figurines from the TineTan collection.

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  Shop assistants, dressed in purple, the official colour of BTS, help customers.

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  The pop-up shop will remain open until December 8.

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  Inside the shop, fans have their pick of everything BTS, from branded T-shirts to hoodies, bags and sweat pants.

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  TinyTan characters at the shop.

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  BTS accessories at the shop.

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  BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS is located on Level 1 of BurJuman Mall in Dubai.

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  A shop assistant at the pop-up.

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  BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS has been a huge success in other parts of the world, spawning long queues of fans who proudly call themselves the Army. The Dubai shop is the first time the pop-up has come to the Middle East.

After travelling the world, a pop-up shop dedicated to all things BTS has landed in Dubai's BurJuman mall. Featuring merchandise inspired by the record-breaking K-pop group's songs from over the years, as well as fan experiences, BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS offers fans the chance to get their hands on exclusive official goods for a limited time.

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Fans queued up outside the shop on Level 1 of BurJuman on Friday. Inside, they had their pick of everything BTS, from branded T-shirts to hoodies and sweat pants, as well as figurines from TinyTan — the animated characters inspired by the band's seven members. Assistants, dressed in purple, the group's official colour, were on hand to assist them.

Only 40 people were allowed into the shop at once, and fans were not allowed to bring in food or drinks.

Brought to the UAE by Hybe, BTS's record label, BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS has been a huge success in other parts of the world, spawning long queues of fans who proudly call themselves Army. The Dubai shop is the first time the pop-up has come to the Middle East, and will remain open until December 8.

Shop assistants, dressed in BTS's official colour purple, assist customers at the pop-up. Antonie Robertson / The National

BTS members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are household names around the world, thanks to their massive groundbreaking success.

On Thursday, Disney+ treated fans of the group in the Mena by uploading concert film BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – LA on its platform.

Held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the concert marked the group's return to live performances in the US late last year. The film is stage-focused, meaning up-close shots of the band singing and dancing, and includes some of their biggest hits such as Boy with Luv, Dynamite, Butter and more.

In 2020, the band had to call off what would have been their biggest international tour — incorporating 39 shows ― as Covid-19 spread around the world. Instead, they played virtual concerts, including one in October 2020 that garnered more than 990,000 viewers from 191 countries and made about 50 billion South Korean won ($42.4 million) in ticket sales.

While whispers of a hiatus in June briefly caused widespread panic, as well as stocks of Hybe to plummet, the band have been busy releasing solo projects, as well as collaborations with other major stars.

They returned to the spotlight as a group in August, featuring in the song Bad Decisions by hit producer Benny Blanco, along with Snoop Dogg.

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  BTS performed a four-day residency in Las Vegas back in April with their Permission To Dance On Stage show. All Photos: BigHit Music

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  The performances took place in the near-65,000-capacity Allegiant Stadium.

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  Tickets for all four concerts sold out before they went on sale to the general public.

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  The final show on April 16 was live-streamed online.

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  J-Hope during the BTS Permission To Dance On Stage show in Las Vegas.

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  Jimin during the concert in Las Vegas.

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  Jin during the show.

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  Jungkook performing as part of the show.

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  RM performing during the concert.

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  Suga dancing during the concert.

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  V performs during the concert.