An album you can wear? TXT's ‘Stormcoat’ turns a comeback into a surprising collectible

You might expect to need a photocard binder. This time you may need a coat hanger. TXT's new record has prompted a novel question: should you shelve this album or wear part of it?

On October 20, BIGHIT MUSIC opened pre-orders for TXT's ninth mini-album, ‘PERFECT STORM (STORMCOAT Ver.),’ scheduled for November 16. Official specifications list one free-size stormcoat, five photocards, an outer box, CD envelope and CD. The back length is listed as 117.5 cm. Prices vary by retailer; some Korean stores list this version for KRW 109,900.

The talking point isn't merely a release date: it's the very format of the record. An October 20 post on Korean forum Theqoo jokingly remarked that TXT had turned a raincoat into an album rather than regular merchandise. The cover and logo also draw on storm-like weather imagery. The result links the music's theme, design and physical object, blurring the line between collectible and clothing.

The public Korean fan post treated the idea of a raincoat-as-album as a playful surprise. A six-figure-won price tag and a single free size naturally invite questions about whether buyers would wear or simply collect it. Those are editorial questions, not documented claims of a widespread backlash or firsthand wear reviews. The observed reaction is primarily surprise at the concept.

K-pop albums have long expanded beyond discs into photobooks, cases and collectibles. This edition takes that logic into the wardrobe. For one fan it may be a wearable extension of the album's world; for another buyer it may be a practical question about space, sizing and cost.

According to the official notice, pre-orders began October 20, 2026 and release is scheduled for November 16. The package contains both a garment and a physical CD. The KRW 109,900 listing at certain Korean retailers isn't a universal price. Waterproof performance and comfort cannot be established from the listed measurements.

The edition is still at the pre-order stage. Real-world fit, materials and buyer experiences can be assessed more meaningfully after products ship from November 16. For now, the published specifications and concept are the basis for discussion.