4 strangest K-pop merchandise

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The world of K-pop is filled with multiple sources of entertainment, such as complex choreography, catchy tracks, variety shows, albums, songs, digital singles, and promotional content shared by idols.

In addition, introducing merchandise for the fandom continues to be one popular way for K-pop idols to develop a connection with their admirers.

The merchandise can be anything, such as outfits, shirts, caps, keyrings, shoes, crochet materials, photocards, teddies, accessories, and much more. These products can be purchased by fans so that they can showcase their support to their favorite artist. The top four strangest K-pop merchandise have been listed below:

TWICE Tzuyu's trash can
Loona's cape
EXO's ice cube tray
Red Velvet's fish sticks

4 strangest K-pop merchandise offered by groups such as EXO, TWICE, and others

1) TWICE Tzuyu's trash can

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TWICE's Tzuyu introduced her merchandise trash can, which evoked different reactions from the fandom. It was released as part of the band's TWICELIGHTS world tour. During the event, 14 exclusive and self-customized items were unveiled by each member.

The trash can was of grey color with the phrase 'You can put your negative energy here,' imprinted over it. A smile was created underneath it. It was regarded as one of the strangest merchandise created by a K-pop idol. It is to be noted that the product went out of stock when it was put on sale on the first day of 2019.

2) Loona's cape

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Loona officially launched their cape merchandise on October 20, 2020. It was a yellow-colored gown with a bow provided in the middle of the outfit. The fandom could use the unique apparel as their Halloween costume or elsewhere if they wanted to stand out.

3) EXO's ice cube tray and ramen

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SM Entertainment group EXO has introduced two of the most unique merchandise throughout their active career. These included an ice cube tray and ramen. While the former was customized in the shape of the group's logo, the latter was treated as a food staple.

EXO's ramen was introduced in a food packaging format consisting of black bean instant noodles. It had the group's logo and name on the merchandise.

4) Red Velvet's fish sticks

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The five-member K-pop group introduced Red Velvet fish sticks as one of their most iconic and memorable merchandise. It was one of the strangest culinary items created by the band. The product could be related to the group's name, which was a mix of music and munchines.

The idols continued to showcase their creativity through the merchandise and develop a special place in the fans' hearts with their witty humor.

About the author

Kirti holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism & Mass Communication and has been a Kpop writer at SK POP since 2022. She has been following Kpop and Kdramas since the last 6 years and but has worked in the genre only in the last 3-4 years donning several several caps - social media intern, copywriter, article writer and academic writer.

Kirti likes to pen down insightful features based on Korean dramas, especially the 'Ending Explained' categories. It gives her the satisfaction of creating the most authentic content rather than simply replicating what media outlets generally do.

Her process of creating content is time-consuming, yet methodical; she prefers to use original sources of information, which in her case are Korean outlets. She watches entire episodes, writes them down, cross-checks/fact-checks the details/event timelines off the web and eventually creates her copy.

Kirti likes Lee Je-hoon, IU, and Kim Seon-ho since she feels that their dramas are inspiring and have good plotlines. When she is not writing about K-dramas, she can be found watching them.

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Edited by Arunava Dutta