Where to Buy BTS Albums in the Philippines?

I think there’s no need to introduce who is BTS. If you don’t know them then you definitely live under a rock or at bottom of the ocean, because even people who live in the middle of the forest know them. Kidding aside, with their growing popularity comes with people who resell their merch and especially their albums at a very high price. Or worst, scammers! Below is my list of legit stores and resellers where to buy BTS albums in the Philippines.

1. WEVERSE SHOP – This is the official store where you can buy BTS albums. This app is owned by HYBE Label (formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment) and they ship directly from South Korea to your doorstep in the Philippines via DHL or UPS. The only downside is, that direct shipping is expensive. It cost around $30 now. Also, if you bought more than 3 albums of the same title, the Philippine customs will ask for an OMB (Optical Media Board) Certificate.
2. WITHMUU – This is a global kpop store based in South Korea like Yes24 and Ktown4u where all album purchases will chart in Hanteo. Besides the latest album drops, they also sell lightsticks and other merch official merch and have pre-order benefits just like Yes24 and Ktown4u.
3. N.CAT PHILIPPINES – This is a local store in the Philippines that sells Kpop albums, lightsticks, and Korean accessories. They have physical stores in some stores in Metro Manila but they also have Shopee and Lazada stores. This is where I bought some of BTS’ old albums and they’re all legit since I was able to scan the QR codes in the Weverse app to get a cashback. (TAKE NOTE: Starting August 1, 2021, all QR codes in the BTS albums are only allowed to be scanned for a year after the album’s release date.)
4. CNA PHILIPPINES – Another local store that sells kpop albums, lightsticks, accessories, and other merch. And just like the store above, CNA both have Shopee and Lazada pages.
5. KPOP MERCH – This is one of the most popular kpop merch stores in Shopee. They don’t only sell albums, but every latest merch from your favorite kpop groups. They even sell albums with POB! The only downside is their prices are a little higher than the rest of the stores on this list. But if you compared their price with the Weverse shipping fee, I think it’s still a little cheaper. Plus, you won’t need to get an OMB certificate if you decide to buy more than 3 albums of the same title. I recommend this for people who are impatient because their shipping is fast as well compared to Twitter and IG resellers.
6. KMONSTAR – My go-to shop these days for BT21 Korea’s latest drops. Seriously, when they sold out in Global Line Friends store, I immediately go to them. But besides those, they also sell Kpop albums by BTS and other groups like Seventeen, TxT, Stray Kids, NCT, and GOT7.
7. ALING CHULIEN – Every Filipino kpop stan should know this seller. They drop the latest and open pre-orders with benefits. The prices are not bad either. All the hottest kpop group merch can be found here. They have Shopee, updates on Twitter, and have their own site Chulien.com
8. ALING NOONA – They’re my go-to store for vintage BTS merch but they also sell their latest merch and albums. They have a shopper in Korea and they can also assist you with Weverse purchases. You can visit their website for their on-hand items, or send them a DM on their Instagram @ichinikochini.ph if there’s a specific merch you’re looking for.
9. OSHARE PH – For Japan Exclusive albums and merch, you can go to this Japan-based shopper. Just send them a DM and they will buy it for you if it is available in Japan.

So far these are the store and resellers I know where to buy BTS albums in the Philippines. I personally buy from them and can vouch for them.