The ARMY Bomb Is Back — And Ver. 4 Changes Everything

The first new BTS light stick in nearly six years is smarter, more beautiful, and built for the Arirang era. Here's everything you need to know

It's been nearly six years since the last new ARMY Bomb. The MAP OF THE SOUL Special Edition arrived in April 2020, right as the world was shutting down — and millions of fans bought one hoping to use it at a concert that ultimately got cancelled. Now, in 2026, with BTS fully reunited and their Arirang World Tour underway, the moment has finally arrived: the BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK VER. 4 is here.

Announced on February 4, 2026 via a Big Hit teaser video, and going on sale just five days later on February 9 at 11 AM KST, Ver. 4 is not a simple refresh. It's a ground-up rethink of what an ARMY Bomb can be — with upgraded wireless technology, a multi-zone LED globe, a brand-new companion app, and an entirely new modular accessory ecosystem. Here's the full breakdown.

A renewed design, made for the Arirang era

The silhouette of the ARMY Bomb remains instantly recognizable — that iconic globe-on-a-handle form that has defined BTS concerts since 2015. But Ver. 4 refines every detail. The BTS logo sits suspended elegantly at the center of the globe, and the overall build feels more premium than its predecessors. Decorative parts stamped with "ARMY" and "BTS" branding are available as separate accessories, letting fans personalize their stick in a way that's never been possible before.

Most significantly, the globe itself has been redesigned from the inside out. Where previous versions used a single uniform light source, Ver. 4 introduces a multi-zone LED system — multiple internal lighting sections that can display layered colors, flowing gradient effects, and dynamic transitions simultaneously. The difference at a concert, where 50,000 sticks move in perfect sync, will be visually stunning.

IMPORTANT: If you're attending any BTS concert from the Busan leg (June 12, 2026) onward — including Asia, Oceania, and all 2027 dates — you'll need Ver. 4 for the synchronized light show. Your Ver. 3 or SE will still light up, but it won't join the famous Purple Ocean effect!!!!!!

Beat the line, grab your ARMY light sticks now!

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