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Korea Herald
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
The best 'KPop Demon Hunters'-style merch that's not from Netflix
When 'KPop Demon Hunters' dropped on Netflix in June, the title alone made many viewers cringe. But the animated film turned out to be a welcome, pleasant surprise. The animation was slick, the characters were fresh and adorable and the cultural references hit all the right notes. Fans around the world took notice. Naturally, merchandise soon followed. Netflix rolled out the usual lineup, including hoodies, graphic tees and bucket hats. As of Monday, there are 126 different items under its 'KPop Demon Hunters' category. Some fans love the official merch. Others felt the designs played it a little too safe. A few have even pointed out it looked rushed, speculating that the streaming giant had not expected the show's success and did not have time to prepare in advance. Then merch from the National Museum of Korea started grabbing attention. Many of the museum's products draw on the same traditional art forms that inspired the animated film, especially standout characters like the tiger Derpy and magpie Susie, or the stage backdrop based on "Irworobongdo," a traditional folding screen depicting the sun, moon and five mountain peaks. Below are some of the best pieces to consider. Pin that went viral One of the most talked-about pieces is a metal badge featuring a white tiger with a magpie perched on its head, inspired by 'jakhodo,' a traditional folk art style known for depictions of tigers and magpies. The design resonates with fans of Derpy and Susie. Demand has been so high that the badge is now on backorder, with a limit of three per customer and an estimated shipping date pushed to November. Derpy-esque AirPods case Another standout is an AirPods case decorated with a face reminiscent of Derpy, illustrated in minhwa, a Korean folk painting style. Combining functionality with charm, the case has become a bestseller. It's compact, cute, practical and easy to spot in any bag thanks to the attached red tassel, which is a rendition of the small decorative tassels found in traditional artwork of tigers. Summer-specific items In "KPop Demon Hunters," girl group Huntrix performs on a stage designed to resemble "Irworobongdo," presenting a digital version of the traditional Korean folding screen depicting the sun, moon and five mountain peaks, based on a 19th-century painting. This sophisticated artwork has been reimagined as folding fans and sun umbrellas ― perfect essentials for this scorching summer. If you were thinking of getting them this summer anyway, why not get one with a cool design? Got a gat brooch? Adding a touch of tradition to any outfit, or even a bag, this glittering brooch is shaped like a gat, the iconic horsehair hat once worn by noblemen in the Joseon era (1392-1910). It also pays homage to the Netflix movie's fictional boy band, Saja Boys, who wear stylized versions of the hat onstage. The museum's take stays true to the original, down to the gatkeun, the decorative hat string that once signified social status through its materials and craftsmanship. While faithful to tradition, the brooch also adds a playful, sparkly twist. Cup with clever twist Rounding out the lineup is a ceramic cup and coaster set inspired by the gat. When flipped upside down on its coaster, the cup resembles a miniature version of the hat. It's a witty, giftable piece that blends form and function ― both stylish and practical.
Korea Herald
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Korean food culture boxes land at 3 more Korean Cultural Centers
Part of Korean cuisine promotion project, interactive display boxes now distributed to 15 Korean Cultural Centers in 13 countries As part of South Korea's initiative to promote Korean cuisine, "hansik" in Korean, on the global culinary scene, display boxes created to promote traditional Korean cuisine have been sent to Korean Culture Centers in South Africa, Mexico and Shanghai, the Korea Craft and Design Foundation said Tuesday. This brings the total to 15 Korean Cultural Centers in 13 countries that are part of the hansik promotion project. Aiming to expand Korean food culture's reach to global audiences, the Culture Ministry and the KCDF launched the program in 2020 and have since distributed the Korean food culture boxes to Korean Cultural Centers in Paris, London, Stockholm, Osaka and Jakarta, to name a few. The Korean food culture boxes serve a mini exhibition displays and come in two types. The "Korean Feast" series is comprised of three themes ― a one-day feast, a royal feast and a noble family feast ― that cover both traditional and modern aspects of Korean cuisine. The idea was inspired by the royal banquets of the Joseon era (1392–1910), highlighting how people's lives and philosophies are reflected in their food culture. The royal feast theme presents Korean food items inspired by the traditional motifs of the "Irworobongdo," a folding screen with a landscape of a sun, a moon and five peaks that was placed behind the Joseon king's royal throne, and hanbok, or traditional Korean attire. The one-day box lets people experience Korean dining customs through a typical meal. The noble family-themed food box showcases traditional Korean items emphasizing cultural symbols and celebrating Korean dining traditions and customs. The boxes, called "Hansik Dorak," provide an engaging experience by sharing facts about Korean cuisine through short videos and popular games. Meanwhile, the KCDF plans to broaden the distribution of the food culture boxes, making them available to overseas institutions that run programs related to Korean culture or Korean cuisine. Institutions can apply to receive a food culture box between March 17 and April 4. More information is available on the KCDF's official website.
Korea Herald
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Korean food culture boxes land at 3 more Korean Cultural Centers
Part of Korean cuisine promotion project, interactive display boxes now distributed to 15 Korean Cultural Centers in 13 countries As part of South Korea's initiative to promote Korean cuisine, "hansik" in Korean, on the global culinary scene, display boxes created to promote traditional Korean cuisine have been sent to Korean Culture Centers in South Africa, Mexico and Shanghai, the Korea Craft and Design Foundation said Tuesday. This brings the total to 15 Korean Cultural Centers in 13 countries that are part of the hansik promotion project. Aiming to expand Korean food culture's reach to global audiences, the Culture Ministry and the KCDF launched the program in 2020 and have since distributed the Korean food culture boxes to Korean Cultural Centers in Paris, London, Stockholm, Osaka and Jakarta, to name a few. The Korean food culture boxes serve a mini exhibition displays and come in two types. The "Korean Feast" series is comprised of three themes ― a one-day feast, a royal feast and a noble family feast ― that cover both traditional and modern aspects of Korean cuisine. The idea was inspired by the royal banquets of the Joseon era (1392–1910), highlighting how people's lives and philosophies are reflected in their food culture. The royal feast theme presents Korean food items inspired by the traditional motifs of the "Irworobongdo," a folding screen with a landscape of a sun, a moon and five peaks that was placed behind the Joseon king's royal throne, and hanbok, or traditional Korean attire. The one-day box lets people experience Korean dining customs through a typical meal. The noble family-themed food box showcases traditional Korean items emphasizing cultural symbols and celebrating Korean dining traditions and customs. The boxes, called "Hansik Dorak," provide an engaging experience by sharing facts about Korean cuisine through short videos and popular games. Meanwhile, the KCDF plans to broaden the distribution of the food culture boxes, making them available to overseas institutions that run programs related to Korean culture or Korean cuisine. Institutions can apply to receive a food culture box between March 17 and April 4. More information is available on the KCDF's official website.
