A K-POP pop-up event themed on SBS's 'Popular Songs' will be held in Tokyo from Dec 17, 2025, featuring special campaigns and merchandise.
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The world's first permanent K-POP store, the K-POP general department store 'D'PARTMENT', will hold a limited-time pop-up event themed on the popular Korean music program 'Popular Songs' from December 17, 2025 (Wednesday). The pop-up event 'GOLDEN LOOP: SBS Popular Songs & Music Festival POP-UP IN TOKYO' will open at 'D'PARTMENT', where visitors can enjoy the charm and world of the program. A special campaign will be held where those who purchase goods worth 7,000 yen (including tax) or more will have a chance to win tickets to attend the 'Popular Songs' program. Additionally, during the pop-up period, there will be a lottery for signed goods from artists appearing on 'Popular Songs' for those who meet certain conditions. Event Overview: 'GOLDEN LOOP: SBS Popular Songs & Music Festival POP-UP IN TOKYO' will be held from December 17, 2025 (Wednesday) to January 12, 2026 (Monday, holiday). Opening hours are from 11:00 to 21:00 (subject to change). Location: 'D'PARTMENT' (6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo, 4F Tokyu Plaza Harajuku 'Harakado'). Admission is free, and no reservation is required from the opening day. However, entry restrictions may be implemented depending on the congestion. Regarding year-end and New Year operations, the opening hours of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku 'Harakado' will be as follows: December 31, 2025 (Wednesday): shortened hours (11:00 to 18:00); January 1, 2026 (Thursday): closed. Purchase benefits: A special campaign will be held for those who purchase goods worth 7,000 yen (including tax) or more at 'GOLDEN LOOP: SBS Popular Songs & Music Festival POP-UP IN TOKYO' to win tickets to attend the 'Popular Songs' program. The campaign period is from December 17, 2025 (Wednesday) until supplies last. Signed goods lottery! Hashtag campaign! During the period of 'GOLDEN LOOP: SBS Popular Songs & Music Festival POP-UP IN TOKYO', those who meet the following conditions will have a chance to win signed goods from artists appearing on 'Popular Songs'. The campaign period is from December 17 (Wednesday) to January 12 (Monday, holiday) until 23:59. Target artists for prizes: AHOF, xikers. Note that the artists eligible for prizes may change without notice.
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