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Exhibitions become new fixtures in K-pop promotions for fans to step inside artists’ worlds

|| Park Jin-young, co-chairman of the Popular Culture Exchange Committee, and Bae Hyun-jin, lawmaker of the People Power Party. Seoul Economic Daily DB

Among the roughly 10,000 students and faculty taking part in Buddhist prayers at Dongguk University’s recent Young Camp event were scores of international students — some Buddhist, many not.

KPop Demon Hunters is getting another wave of merchandise as KAYOU releases its Special Mini Edition trading cards and Mattel prepares its third series of 6-inch action figures. The developments add new ways for fans to collect characters from the Netflix animated film, which continues to draw attention more than a year after its release.

Netflix is taking being interactive with the KPop Demon Hunters to a new level as The Immersive Experience is coming to certain cities.

The KPop Demon Hunters Journal Set gives fans a stationery option inspired by the Netflix animated film. It combines a HUNTR/X-themed journal with a gemstone-topped pen and character stickers.

Mattel is expanding its KPop Demon Hunters lineup with action figures built around recognizable character looks, movie scenes, and accessories. The collection features HUNTR/X members Mira, Rumi, and Zoey alongside Saja Boys Abby, Mystery, Jinu, Romance, and Baby.

Disney Korea has struck a deal with Kakao Entertainment to launch what they are calling a “K-culture fund” and the pair are aiming to pursue around 10 projects over the medium to long term.

Seoul Welcome Week (Illustration by Seoul Metropolitan Government/courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)

Funko is expanding its officially licensed KPop Demon Hunters merchandise with a new Pop! Mystery blind-box collection built around the Saja Boys. The series includes Saja Boys characters, alongside a 1-in-72 Mystery Chase and a one-of-one Worldwide Chase.