Barnes & Noble Announces Return of K-Pop Comeback Weekend

Press Release

Featuring exclusive CDs, free giveaways and 10% off all K-Pop CDs,
in stores only November 3rd – 5th, 2023

New York, NY – November 2, 2023 – Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the return of customer-favorite K-Pop Comeback Weekend. Customers who purchase any K-Pop CD are eligible to receive exclusive free gifts while supplies last. All K-Pop CDs will be 10% off in stores only, and Premium Members will save an extra 10%.

The bookseller will also offer multiple B&N Exclusive editions of new releases at the discounted rates. Customers are encouraged to place their pre-orders for the highly anticipated album ROCK-STAR from Stray Kids releasing next week. Additionally, Golden, the first solo release from BTS global superstar Jung Kook will also have three B&N Exclusive editions available that are sure to make a terrific addition to any musical collection.

Other exciting offers include new releases of La Dolce Vita from Oneus and An Iron Hand In A Velvet Glove from musical artist JINI, who will be signing CDs for fans at Barnes & Noble at The Grove on Sunday, November 5th at 2 PM PT.

Barnes & Noble has become a premier destination for all things K-Pop, from exclusive Vinyl records and CDs to collectible magazines, posters and beyond. The bookseller will be offering multiple exclusives, with a spotlight on the following comebacks:

Golden by Jung Kook – Contents of the album include CD, Out Sleeve, CD Envelope, Photo Book (64 pages), Photo Card (random 2 of 4), Post Card (random 2 of 3), Poster (random 1 of 3), Contents Envelope and 2 Symbol Stickers. Dimensions: 187 x 253 x 20 mm. B&N Exclusive versions contain an additional Photocard.

Golden – B&N Exclusive Edition – Shine
Golden –   B&N Exclusive Edition – Solid
Golden – B&N Exclusive Edition – Substance

Seventeenth Heaven by SEVENTEEN – Contents of the album include CD, Outbox, Photo Book (80 pages), Lyric Book (12 pages), Photo Card (random 2 of 26), Mini Card (random 1 of 13), Sticker (random 1 of 13) and Paper Art Kit. First Press Only: Folded Poster and Strip Wristband. B&N Exclusive versions contain an additional Postcard.

Seventeenth Heaven – B&N Exclusive Edition – AM 5:26
Seventeenth Heaven – B&N Exclusive Edition – PM 2:14
Seventeenth Heaven – B&N Exclusive Edition – PM 10:23

An Iron in a Velvet Glove by JINI – Contents of the album include Photobook, CD + Tray, Folder, Concept Photocard Set (3), Selfie Photocard (random 2 of 12), Artist Sticker, Logo Sticker (2), Folder Poster, Postcard (2), Lenticular Photocard, US Exclusive Photocard. B&N Exclusive versions contain an additional Photocard.

An Iron in a Velvet Glove  – B&N Exclusive Edition – Velvet Glove
An Iron in a Velvet Glove  – B&N Exclusive Edition – Iron Hand

Name Chapter: FREEFALL by TOMORROW X TOGETHER – Contents of the album include a CD, Package Outbox, Photobook (80 pages), Lyric Poster, 2 Sticker Packs, Poster, 5 Mini Poster A, Mini Poster B (random 1 of 5), Post Card (random 1 of 5), Blue Spring Card (random 1 of 5) & Photo Card (random 2 of 10). Barnes & Noble Exclusive versions contain additional Bookmark.

Name Chapter: FREEFALL – B&N Exclusive Edition – Reality
Name Chapter: FREEFALL – B&N Exclusive Edition – Melancholy
Name Chapter: FREEFALL – B&N Exclusive Edition – Clarity

La Dolce Vita by Oneus – Contents of the album include Photobook (1 of 2), CD-R (1 of 2), Polaroid (1 of 2 / random 1 of 5), Photocard (1 of 2 / random 1 of 5), Lyrics Postcard (5), Hologram Sticker Poster (random 1 of 4), US Exclusive Photocard (random 1 of 5). B&N Exclusive versions contain an additional Photocard.

La Dolce Vita – B&N Exclusive Edition – D
La Dolce Vita – B&N Exclusive Edition – L

Game Plan by JEON SOMI – Contents of the album include Outbox, Photobook (72 pages), CD-R, Jigsaw Puzzle with Envelope (99 pieces), Paper Poker Chip, Hologram Sticker, Character Card, Selfie Photocard (random 2 of 6 / Special Card included), Folded Poster. B&N Exclusive versions contain an additional Photocard.

Game Plan – B&N Exclusive Edition – Red
Game Plan – B&N Exclusive Edition – Black

Heat by (G)I-DLE – Contents of the album include CD and packaging with FLARE color artwork, 11 Mini Posters (all 11 unique per version), 1 English Lyric Paper (unique per version), 1 Transparent Film Photo (unique per version), Photocards (random 2 of 5, unique per version). B&N Exclusive versions contain a Barnes & Noble Exclusive Bookmark (random 1 of 5).

Heat – B&N Exclusive Edition – Flare
Heat – B&N Exclusive Edition – Blaze

Free gifts will be available to customers who purchase any K-pop CDs, while supplies last. Quantities are limited and only available in Barnes & Noble stores. Customers can find their nearest store on bn.com.

All Contacts

Shannon DeVito

Senior Director, Book Strategy & Customer Experience

Barnes & Noble, Inc.

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