Nbcdfw iconNbcdfwAug 14, 2026 ~1 min source read

BTS fans line up for merch ahead of K-pop group's weekend tour stops in Arlington

K-pop fever has officially arrived in North Texas as BTS takes over AT&T Stadium in Arlington this weekend. Fans are already lined up around Choctaw Stadium, the old Rangers ballpark, for merchandise.

BTS fans line up for merch ahead of K-pop group's weekend tour stops in Arlington

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K-pop fever has officially arrived in North Texas as BTS takes over AT&T Stadium in Arlington this weekend.

Fans are already lined up around Choctaw Stadium, the old Rangers ballpark, for merchandise.

Fans relied on umbrellas, folding chairs, and plenty of water to stay cool while they waited.

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K-pop fever has officially arrived in North Texas as BTS takes over AT&T Stadium in Arlington this weekend. Fans are already lined up around Choctaw Stadium, the old Rangers ballpark, for merchandise. Fans relied on umbrellas, folding chairs, and plenty of water to stay cool while they waited.

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  • They've only made limited appearances since then, after they took a multi-year pause after some members served in the South Korean military.

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The line was wrapped around the stadium as of 11 a.m. The pre-order line reportedly filled within minutes. tour planned, but it was canceled during the pandemic.

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