If you’re scrambling to grab tickets for BTS’s 2026 Arirang World Tour, you need ARMY Membership, the official Weverse fan club that unlocks concert presales.
On January 18, panic spread when BTS ARMY Membership briefly showed “Sold Out” during registration, only to return the next day (it was a system glitch, not an actual cap).
In this article, I’ll break down what you actually get, how to join before presales close, and why Digital Membership won’t help you score soundcheck seats.
What Is BTS ARMY Membership On Weverse?
ARMY Membership is BTS’s official fan club, operated through Weverse. It’s required for BTS 2026 World Tour presale access, including the current Arirang tour hitting North America and Europe.
Meanwhile, the January “Sold Out” scare was confirmed as a system glitch. Membership isn’t limited, but Ticketmaster registration for specific tour legs is (registration closed January 18 for NA/EU cities).
You can still join Membership now, but you’ll need it to be active before future presales open. Global access is available, with region-specific versions for the US and Japan.
Types of BTS Membership On Weverse (2026)
Here’s what each Membership tier actually offers, based on where you’re buying tickets and what perks matter to you:
| Membership | Price | Availability | Concert Presale Access | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMY Membership (Global) | USD $19.67 | Worldwide | Yes | Standard ARMY membership, membership-only content |
| ARMY Membership (US) | USD $22.00 | United States only | Yes (US Ticketmaster) | Weverse & Ticketmaster email must match |
| BTS Japan Official Fanclub | USD $42.90 (tax incl.) | Japan only | Japan-only lotteries | Separate system from Global/US ARMY Membership |
| ARMY Membership Gift | USD $0.00 | Add-on | No | Physical kit, shipped from Korea, requires an active membership |
BTS’s ARMY, the biggest kpop fandom, drives demand so high that even server crashes become news. Choose your region carefully based on where you’re actually buying tickets.
BTS Digital Membership (Weverse Subscription)
Digital Membership costs $9/month and auto-renews via Weverse Jelly. It’s a platform-feature subscription for streaming perks, not linked to concert ticketing.
Think of it as a Netflix-style add-on for Weverse content, completely separate from ARMY Membership.
Digital Membership Benefits:
- Unlimited fan letters to BTS members.
- Ad-free LIVE & VOD streaming.
- Offline VOD downloads (30/month, app-only).
- Exclusive digital badge on profile.
- AI upscaling, Voice Focus, Dolby Vision (device dependent).
- Membership-only content access.
- Auto-generated subtitles for Korean LIVEs.
- Listening Party hosting privileges.
- Bonus Jelly on large purchases.
Digital Membership Does NOT Include:
- No concert presales whatsoever.
- No Ticketmaster linking capability.
- No ticket priority access.
If you’re chasing Arirang tour tickets, Digital Membership is useless; you need ARMY Membership for presale codes, period. Don’t waste $9 thinking it’s a shortcut.
How To Join The BTS ARMY Membership On Weverse?
Joining takes five minutes if your payment method cooperates. Here’s the exact process:
- Create/log in to the Weverse account first.
- Go to the BTS community → Membership tab.
- Navigate the BTS membership and Select the correct region – Global/US/Japan based on ticketing.
- Complete payment via card or Weverse Jelly.
- Verify membership under the “My Memberships” section.
Check your email immediately after purchase. Weverse sends confirmation within 10 minutes.
If you’re joining for US Ticketmaster presales, use the exact same email for both platforms (no Apple Private Relay or “Hide My Email” tricks; those break the link).
BTS Membership Common Issues & Troubleshooting
Here’s what actually works when things go sideways:
- Membership showing “Sold Out”: Refresh or wait 30 minutes; it’s usually a temporary server load.
- Membership not appearing after payment: Check spam folder for confirmation email; contact Weverse support after 24 hours.
- Email mismatch error: Weverse and Ticketmaster emails must be identical; update before presale day.
- Digital vs ARMY Membership confusion: Only ARMY Membership unlocks concerts; Digital is streaming perks only.
For the Arirang tour, the 3-city registration limit means you can’t shotgun every stop; pick your battles before the January 22-23 presale window closes. Reddit threads are full of ARMY who registered for five cities only to get locked out.
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Conclusion: For Concert Presales, BTS Membership Is Essential; For Streaming, Go Digital
ARMY Membership is your only ticket to BTS presales, especially for the Arirang tour chaos happening right now. Digital Membership won’t save you; it’s for streaming, not soundcheck.
The “Sold Out” panic proved Membership itself isn’t scarce, but presale slots fill fast (registration for NA/EU closed January 18). Buy the right regional Membership, match your emails exactly, and respect the 3-city rule.
Borahae, but also: set five alarms for presale day, because Ticketmaster waits for no one.
FAQs
It grants presale access to BTS concerts, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, member-only posts, birthday messages, and early merchandise drops. Digital Membership only covers streaming perks.
Open the Weverse app, tap your profile icon (bottom right), select “My Memberships,” and your active ARMY Membership displays with expiration date and membership number for verification.
Concert presale codes, membership-only Weverse posts, birthday greetings from members, early merch access, exclusive video content, and eligibility for fan events like album signings or soundchecks.
Navigate to the BTS community page, tap the “Membership” tab at the top, choose your region (Global/US/Japan), then follow payment prompts; confirmation appears under the profile’s “My Memberships” section.
