What’s stopping you from buying your favorite group’s latest album? If your answer is, “the ordeal of getting K-Pop albums to Montreal,” you’re not alone. Aside from the torturous wait time, shipping post-pandemic can cost an arm and a leg.
Thankfully, that’s not your only option. Why not try a local K-Pop store in Montreal instead—yes, they exist! The K-Pop scene in Quebec is growing and more Korean stores pop up every year. Try one of these options to save money on shipping, time on waiting, and browse to your fan heart’s delight.
Where to Buy K-Pop Albums in Montreal
1. Sarah & Tom Montreal
Sarah & Tom is a store selling Korean and Japanese goodies at locations across Canada, including Sarah & Tom Montreal.
Sarah & Tom Montreal is located on Rue St. Denis, a popular upscale shopping street nearby Chinatown. Once you’re done shopping, stop for a bite to eat at once of the many Korean restaurants lining the road.
Sarah & Tom doesn’t have an official website, but they keep their Instagram account well updated with new stock. At this store, you’ll find the latest albums from all the biggest groups, including Blackpink, TWICE, and NCT. They also have a small range of merchandise items available, including pre-order benefit posters sold separately.
If you like anime and Japanese trinkets, or have a loved one who does, you can also pick up a variety of cute plushies, figurines, and stickers at Sarah & Tom. Alternatively, grab one of their gift cards for a K-Pop-loving friend.
Sarah & Tom Montreal address:
4383 Rue Saint-Denis
Montreal
Quebec, Canada
H2J 2L2
Sarah & Tom Montreal opening times:
Monday to Sunday – 11:00am to 6:00pm
Sarah & Tom Montreal contact:
+1 514-845-4615
2. A Plus Montreal
For an extensive range of Korean music goods, you can’t go wrong with A Plus Montreal.
A Plus has been in the K-Pop business since before many of today’s fans were born. Over the past 21 years, they’ve sold countless albums, merchandise goods, and even fashion items and accessories.
Technically, despite its name, A Plus Montreal is now located in Toronto, Ontario. However, they do host regular pop-up shops around Montreal, so keep an eye on their social media pages. In the past, they’ve scheduled weekend pop-ups at Swatow Plaza and Avenue du Parc. If you can’t visit them in person, they also sell their extensive range online.
If you’re looking for more than just the latest CDs, A Plus Montreal is the place to go. They also sell K-Pop merchandise and collectibles, your favorite groups’ t-shirts and hoodies, phone cases, Korean clothing and jewelry, and anime-themed products. Stocking almost every BT21 item you can imagine, it’s the prime spot for ARMYs to shop.
Store Name contact:
commerce.a.plus@live.com
facebook.com/aplus.montreal
3. Kpop Music Saranghaeyo
While Kpop Music 사랑해요 (Saranghaeyo) doesn’t have a physical store, it is based in Montreal, dramatically lowering shipping costs for Quebec fans.
This store has K-Pop albums in stock fairly soon after release, so you won’t need to wait too long to grab your favorite artist’s album. Alongside major stars, you’ll also find albums from some of the smaller K-Pop groups and soloists. Plus, the store runs pre-orders too, so you’ll be able to guarantee your album before it sells out.
If you’re looking to score a great deal, take a look at their older albums. Many regularly go on sale for half price or less, so you can build out your collection at a discount. Sometimes, newer albums are also discounted when they arrive at Kpop Music Saranghaeyo’s warehouse with minor damage.
Orders from Kpop Music Saranghaeyo ship within 1 to 3 business days for all customers in Montreal. You’ll pay standard Canada Post delivery fees, and naturally, there’ll be no customs charges at all. If there’s anything wrong with your order, from a missing package to a damaged album, you’ll be able to request a refund up to 14 days from delivery—great for peace of mind while shopping.
Lastly, you can also add stickers, washi tape, and small merch items to your order for just a few dollars each.
Kpop Music Saranghaeyo contact:
kpopmusicstorekorea@gmail.com
Kpop Music Saranghaeyo contact availability times:
Monday to Sunday – 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Our Top Pick for K-Pop Store in Montreal
So, now you know where to buy K-Pop albums in Montreal, which store should you choose? All these options are great, so we recommend choosing the store that’s most local to you. However, for the best combination of in-person availability and wide range, you can’t beat Sarah & Tom Montreal.
Other K-Pop Stores to Try
Don’t live close enough to Montreal? You can also find K-Pop albums in Vancouver!
