TAIPEI (TVBS News) — A BLACKPINK pop-up store opened Wednesday (Oct. 15) at Taipei Dome (臺北大巨蛋) to promote the K-pop group's upcoming concerts. The five-day merchandise shop builds anticipation for BLACKPINK's "WORLD TOUR＜DEADLINE＞IN KAOHSIUNG" performances at Kaohsiung National Stadium (高雄國家體育場) on Oct. 18 and 19. The store offers exclusive tour merchandise and city-specific collectibles for fans.
The store embraces the "DEADLINE" tour theme with a large neon pink logo creating an immersive entrance experience. The design captures BLACKPINK's signature pink and black aesthetic through photo walls and interactive props for fan engagement. Exclusive merchandise includes baseball caps, T-shirts, hoodies, and canvas bags featuring tour-specific designs.
Collectible keychains and stickers extend the "DEADLINE" tour experience into fans' daily lives. The store features city-exclusive merchandise inspired by Kaohsiung's 85 Sky Tower (85大樓) and Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔), iconic local landmarks. These unique items, available only at this location, have generated significant online buzz among fans.
Organizers stocked concert essentials including light sticks and battery packs priced at NT$100 (around US$3.27) per set for performances. The store features a limited-time promotional event offering exclusive photocards and posters to fans reaching specified spending thresholds. All promotional items are available in limited quantities, creating urgency among collectors.
