BTS’s Comeback Shockingly Triggers Printing Paper Shortage In Korea
BTS‘s upcoming album “ARIRANG” is already drawing attention for its influence…and not just on the music charts!
With a release date of March 20, 2026, preorders have already begun. However, according to posts circulating on social media, South Korea is currently experiencing a shortage of printing paper due to the overwhelming demand for BTS-related merchandise
I’ve seen a post on social media three times today saying, ‘Due to BTS’s comeback, there’s an emergency with Korea’s printing paper supply and printing industry.’ 😅
In Korea, there’s actually a shortage of printing paper because of the BTS comeback. 😅 (Not a joke. It’s a real situation.)
‘If you’re planning to place an order with a printing company soon, I highly recommend selecting your paper and submitting your request at least a week in advance. Korea is currently experiencing something like a “natural disaster” when it comes to paper supply. About 80% of the printing shops in Chungmuro are fully occupied producing BTS merchandise. As a result, there are major delays in securing paper, so please check your schedule carefully before starting production.’
In the comments, clients from that industry are all like… 😮💨🥲
They’re world-class after all 🙇♀️…
😁😘🔥 #BTS_ARIRANG
SNS에서 <#BTS 컴백으로 🇰🇷인쇄용 종이 수급 빛 인쇄 비상> 이라는 요지의 글을 본게 오늘이 3번째…😅
In Korea there is a shortage of Printing Papers due to the BTS comback.😅(Not a joke. It's a real situation )
"If you’re planning to place an order with a printing house soon, I… pic.twitter.com/7tswOPU8QA
— 번역하는 레전드⁷⊙⊝⊜ :🅑🅣🅢⁷ (@BeautifulSoulB7) February 10, 2026
Allegedly, around 80% of printing facilities in Chungmuro, a major printing district in Seoul, are fully occupied producing the new album.
i’m glad we didn’t overreact pic.twitter.com/25BUflJ7ZV
— arshia⁷ ⊙⊝⊜ (@cyclingwithjoon) February 10, 2026
OMGGG WAIT WHAT?!!? South Korea is facing a shortage of Printing Papers due to the BTS comeback!
Shortage of papers for the album that hasn't revealed anything yet but white covers 🙂↔️🙂↕️🙂↔️🙂↕️ pic.twitter.com/zQal5ajRoV
— Bangtan Streamers⁷⊙⊝⊜ (@Bangtan7_Stream) February 10, 2026
Once again, BTS proves their global impact, even affecting entire industries with a single comeback!
(lrt) South Korea is reportedly even experiencing a nationwide paper supply shortage because of the amount of BTS albums and merch ARMYs around the world are buying… this comeback is about to MAKE HISTORY
— Tinarang⁷⁼¹ ㉧㉣㉣ (@cherubim_rock) February 10, 2026
the concept of sk not having enough paper because of the bts cb 😭😭
pic.twitter.com/0BydZ5qIRs— luna⁷ (@tetebbi) February 10, 2026
That’s world class!
Learn more about “ARIRANG” below.
BTS Officially Announce New Album: Here’s All The Information You Need
