It was supposed to be full of joy in the ARMYville during this special BTS month, but the reality is not always as beautiful as what we had expected. Amid the grand celebration for BTS debut anniversary FESTA 2024, fans are massively disappointed on the official merchandise collection. FESTA is the peak celebration for BTS and ARMY, but HYBE has failed big time! But what happened exactly to BTS FESTA 2024 official merch? What’s the issue? Join us in the complete discussion below.
Weverse Announces BTS Official Merch for Anniversary FESTA 2024
Following the complete timeline schedule, exciting events, and the return of BTS’s eldest hyung Jin from the military, official merch collection is among the most anticipated projects for anniversary FESTA 2024.
On June 4, Weverse finally released the official merch they had got in stock for BTS anniversary FESTA 2024. The collection includes T-shirt, hoodies, bucket hats, and phone cases.
Furthermore, what makes this year’s merchandise special is the fact that fans can customize the design freely. Using the available logos of BTS, FESTA, and names of each BTS members, fans can create their own versions of the collection designs.
Fans Furious and Disappointed!
While the merchandise collection was supposed to be one of the most crucial aspect of the celebration this year, it only brought massive disappointment for fans instead.
As we all know, FESTA is the most significant annual event for both BTS and ARMY. It is the time when BTS members and ARMY celebrate their extraordinary connection and reminisce about their long journey to glory.
Moreover, this year’s FESTA is even more important, knowing that most of the members are enlisting for mandatory service. But at the same time, fans are also celebrating the return of the eldest hyung, Jin, from his long hiatus since he first enlisted.
There are a bunch of memorable and iconic events to celebrate and remember this year, really. And yet, HYBE was only preparing the event halfheartedly.
Instead of preparing something meaningful that connects fans to the special moments above, HYBE simply gave out mediocre, standard designs.
whoever is in charge of creative direction for bts, be it for merch or posters or group album concepts, needs to be fired and replaced by 2025 and i’m so serious https://t.co/dtdWqqljiX
— V (@snowflowerist) June 4, 2024
the corners on the logo…… this is so messy holy fuck https://t.co/bv33N4sN0p pic.twitter.com/Z0p6nHFeq0
— 빅히트 인턴⁷ (@whereisjoon) June 4, 2024
2024 has to be the year with the most boycottable merch because look at this stuff ?? https://t.co/HtMmfjs9Cm pic.twitter.com/QC3lWsli3Z
— writing 중 (@idalika__) June 4, 2024
11/12 sama yang dijual di shopee,pas makenya juga orang bakal ngira beli di shopee????? https://t.co/q2gqczh6xo pic.twitter.com/0YDprip6Ln
— yaa?? (@ksjk9297) June 4, 2024
Indeed, HYBE has been reportedly damaging their own reputation with massive controversies. That is especially concerning after their recent dispute with ADOR CEO Min Heejin.
While they’re supposed to be raising their reputation with the upcoming FESTA, HYBE was not able to live up the expectations. Instead, fans believe they’re making everything worse.
But what do you think? Did you like the design of BTS anniversary FESTA 2024 merch collection? Or do you also think they’re too mediocre? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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