Mall of America® to welcome Minnesota's first KPOP NARA retail location
Announcement follows a high-energy pop-up event featuring global girl group KATSEYE
BLOOMINGTON, MN — December 9, 2025
Mall of America® is thrilled to share that KPOP NARA, a premier K-pop retail destination, will open its first Minnesota location at the nation’s largest shopping and entertainment complex. The brand recently held a highly successful two-day KPOP NARA pop-up fan activation for KATSEYE, the global girl group, which included a surprise appearance by KATSEYE. Fans from across the region packed the Huntington® Bank Rotunda on November 14–15 for a two-day K-pop celebration.
Founded with a mission to connect fans with their favorite artists, KPOP NARA is more than just a store, it’s a hub centered around community, music, and creativity. Through official merchandise, exclusive product drops, fan-driven collaborations, and immersive events, KPOP NARA has quickly become a beloved brand among K-pop fans nationwide. The store will feature a full range of artist merchandise from top K-pop groups, including albums, apparel, light sticks, posters, collectibles, and more.
“We are so excited to welcome KPOP NARA to Mall of America,” said Chivas Alejo, Director of Leasing Special Projects at Mall of America. “The success of the KATSEYE event showed us just how passionate and engaged the K-pop community is, and we’re proud to be the epicenter where fans can continue connecting with the music and culture they love. KPOP NARA brings that energy to life through immersive, fan-driven retail. Their arrival reflects our continued focus on offering culturally relevant, experiential brands that resonate with our guests and solidify MOA as a hub for global trends.”
The KPOP NARA x KATSEYE event marked the kickoff of KATSEYE’s Beautiful Chaos Tour, with Mall of America hosting the first of only five exclusive pop-ups nationwide. Fans immersed themselves in K-pop culture through branded photo zones, a message wall, exclusive giveaways, and lucky draw photocards. The highlight of the event came when KATSEYE made a surprise on-stage appearance, creating a truly unforgettable moment for those in attendance. The event not only energized an already passionate fanbase but also highlighted the growing demand for immersive K-pop experiences and retail destinations in Minnesota.
The upcoming KPOP NARA store will be a major addition to MOA’s growing roster of culturally relevant and experiential tenants, reinforcing its role as a trend-forward destination for global brands and fan-centered retail.
KPOP NARA will be located on Level 2, South and is set to open in 2026. For more information on new and coming soon retail, dining, and attractions at Mall of America, visit https://www.mallofamerica.com/shopping/new.
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At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with up to 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Listen to So Much More – a Mall of America podcast, on all major platforms or watch on YouTube. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
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