Y2K nostalgia turns into an ultra-cute photo spot: BLACKPINK x Tamagotchi pop-up lands in Seoul Forest!
A new Seoul photo landmark that’s only around for 14 days!
Key highlights
- The BLACKPINK collaboration pop-up store will take place at Seoul Forest from June 15 to 28.
- This collaboration transforms the members into Y2K-style pixel characters, bringing fans plenty of retro charm.
- The 14-day space will feature several interactive photo spots. The exact store address has yet to be confirmed by the official channels.
If you love seeking out cute photo spots, this news is sure to catch your attention. Tamagotchi, the retro virtual pet that has been swept up in the Y2K trend, is teaming up with BLACKPINK and will open a limited-time pop-up store at Seoul Forest!
- Related reading: You can raise your idols, too! The BLACKPINK × Tamagotchi collaboration turns the members into adorable pets you can carry with you!
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The Y2K trend has remained popular in recent years. Cute plush bag charms aren’t the only accessories hanging from handbags; retro Tamagotchis have once again become fashionable accessories that girls are eager to get their hands on. The BLACKPINK x Tamagotchi collaboration sparked lively discussion even before its official release. In the teaser released earlier, the four members appear as adorable pixel-style characters in the signature black-and-pink color scheme, full of thoughtful touches that make them hard to resist collecting.
A Seoul Forest photo spot for June: a limited-time space open for 14 days
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To celebrate the launch of this collaboration, the brand is bringing a physical pop-up store to Seoul Forest, an area with an artsy, laid-back atmosphere. The location fits perfectly with how girls like to spend weekends in Seongsu-dong, having coffee and browsing small shops, giving everyone a chance to step into this dreamy pixel world while out shopping.
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The BLACKPINK x Tamagotchi collaboration pop-up store is expected to run from June 15 through June 28. While the exact location and product prices have yet to be confirmed by the official channels, anyone planning a trip to South Korea soon should add it to their itinerary and keep an eye out for address updates!
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