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IPX Unveils Exclusive BT21 X FRAGMENT Collection with Hiroshi Fujiwara: BT21 Turns into a Chic Fashion Icon through a Collaboration with the Contemporary Streetwear

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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Through this unique collaboration with the widely influential streetwear designer Hiroshi Fujiwara's brand 'FRAGMENT,' the globally beloved character IP 'BT21' has turned into a hip fashion icon.

Key Points: 
  • Through this unique collaboration with the widely influential streetwear designer Hiroshi Fujiwara's brand 'FRAGMENT,' the globally beloved character IP 'BT21' has turned into a hip fashion icon.
  • The collection will be available worldwide in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in December.
  • The IPX officials said, "Having collaborated with brands like Dr. Martens and Converse, BT21 now presents a unique collaboration with the distinctive street fashion brand FRAGMENT.
  • We hope this collection, embodying the charm of BT21 as a hip fashion icon, becomes a must-have item for fashion lovers worldwide."

IPX Unveils Exclusive BT21 X FRAGMENT Collection with Hiroshi Fujiwara: BT21 Turns into a Chic Fashion Icon through a Collaboration with the Contemporary Streetwear

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 1, 2023
Attention, Gen, IP, BT21, IPX, Collection, Smartphone, LINE, FRIENDS, Converse, Hoodie, Generation Z, KREAM, Fashion design, Film industry, Hong Kong

Through this unique collaboration with the widely influential streetwear designer Hiroshi Fujiwara's brand 'FRAGMENT,' the globally beloved character IP 'BT21' has turned into a hip fashion icon.

Key Points: 
  • Through this unique collaboration with the widely influential streetwear designer Hiroshi Fujiwara's brand 'FRAGMENT,' the globally beloved character IP 'BT21' has turned into a hip fashion icon.
  • The collection will be available worldwide in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in December.
  • The IPX officials said, "Having collaborated with brands like Dr. Martens and Converse, BT21 now presents a unique collaboration with the distinctive street fashion brand FRAGMENT.
  • We hope this collection, embodying the charm of BT21 as a hip fashion icon, becomes a must-have item for fashion lovers worldwide."

BT21 Airblown® Inflatables from Gemmy Unveiled for Halloween Fun

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart shoppers are in for a treat this Halloween as BT21 inflatables from Gemmy have arrived in stores across the country. These cute and colorful inflatables feature the beloved LINE FRIENDS characters, UNIVERSTAR BT21 - a character IP loved globally by the youth and the youthful at heart. The collection includes a festive Halloween scene of all the characters and individual character Airdorables™.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart shoppers are in for a treat this Halloween as BT21 inflatables from Gemmy have arrived in stores across the country.
  • These cute inflatables feature the beloved LINE FRIENDS characters, UNIVERSTAR BT21 - a character IP loved globally.
  • The main attraction is the BT21 Airblown® Inflatable Scene , which showcases the adorable characters in a spooky and fun Halloween-themed design.
  • Bring joy to your spooky holiday with the BT21 Airblown® Inflatable Scene and Airdorables™ from Gemmy, sold in-store or online at Walmart.

WEMADE PLAY - Mobile Puzzle Game 'BT21 Pop Star', Launching its Global Service

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
FRIENDS, Pop Star, BT21, IPX, Multimedia, IP, RJ, Originality, Love, KOYA, VAN, Google Play, Apple, Popularity, TATA, Hearts, Video game, Toy

SEOUL, South Korea, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEMADE PLAY (CEO, Lee Ho-Dae), a Korean mobile game developer, announced 'BT21 Pop Star', its mobile puzzle game will become available in global markets including North America and Europe beginning March 22 (Korea local time).

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEMADE PLAY (CEO, Lee Ho-Dae), a Korean mobile game developer, announced 'BT21 Pop Star', its mobile puzzle game will become available in global markets including North America and Europe beginning March 22 (Korea local time).
  • Meanwhile, WEMADE PLAY holds the global launching event of 'a cherry blossom festival' as of March 21, where 'BT21 Pop Star' was on Google Play and Apple AppStore.
  • Founded in 2009, WEMADE PLAY is the developer of "ANIPANG Series", a Korean nationally representative game and the most famous puzzle game.
  • Following "BT21 Pop Star," WEMADE PLAY plans to release more than six new mobile games this year.

WEMADE PLAY - Mobile Puzzle Game 'BT21 Pop Star', Launching its Global Service

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
FRIENDS, Pop Star, BT21, IPX, IP, RJ, Originality, Love, KOYA, VAN, Google Play, Apple, Popularity, TATA, Hearts, Video game, Toy

SEOUL, South Korea, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEMADE PLAY (CEO, Lee Ho-Dae), a Korean mobile game developer, announced 'BT21 Pop Star', its mobile puzzle game will become available in global markets including North America and Europe beginning March 22 (Korea local time).

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEMADE PLAY (CEO, Lee Ho-Dae), a Korean mobile game developer, announced 'BT21 Pop Star', its mobile puzzle game will become available in global markets including North America and Europe beginning March 22 (Korea local time).
  • Meanwhile, WEMADE PLAY holds the global launching event of 'a cherry blossom festival' as of March 21, where 'BT21 Pop Star' was on Google Play and Apple AppStore.
  • Founded in 2009, WEMADE PLAY is the developer of "ANIPANG Series", a Korean nationally representative game and the most famous puzzle game.
  • Following "BT21 Pop Star," WEMADE PLAY plans to release more than six new mobile games this year.

Virtual Artist WADE Makes a Splashing Scene at ComplexCon 2022 Showcasing the Best Fuse of Web 2.0 and 3.0 in Fashion & Entertainment

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Showcasing his unique booth covering entertainment, fashion, and the concept of Web 3.0 WADE recorded a traffic of more than 15,000 visitors and artists.

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  • Showcasing his unique booth covering entertainment, fashion, and the concept of Web 3.0 WADE recorded a traffic of more than 15,000 visitors and artists.
  • Iconic brands and celebrities, including fashion enthusiast G-Dragon visited the booth and showed avid interest in the virtual artist and producer.
  • G-Dragon and his fashion label PEACEMINUSONE has a history of working with WADE in the past through a partnershipsigned in September 2022.
  • WADE drew attention by foreshadowing the partnership that crosses the boundaries of digital and offline in fashion, culture, and art.

IPX's Globally Rising Virtual Artist WADE Teams Up With PEACEMINUSONE For A Partnership Of All Time

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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WADE is also a DJ and producer with a unique appearance and street vibe, showcasing collaborations like no other existing virtual human.

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  • WADE is also a DJ and producer with a unique appearance and street vibe, showcasing collaborations like no other existing virtual human.
  • Following WADE's participation in the "PEACEMINUSONE X NIKE KWONDO1 F&F" shoebox unboxing, such one-time event led to this new, special partnership between WADE and PEACEMINUSONE that is stirring up hyped industry interest.
  • As part of this partnership, WADE and PEACEMINUSONE are also preparing collaborative projects related to "WADE Friends & Family (WADE F&F)", a WADE membership NFT which will be launched in September 15 (PST).
  • Through strategic partnerships with various companies, and its digital IP 'OOZ & mates,' virtual artist 'WADE', IPX is expanding its metaverse and NFT businesses and expertise.

IPX Announces Strategic Partnership with CRIPCO, Blockchain and NFT company listed on FTX, Beginning NFT Business Based on Character IP

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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The two companies will kickstart IPX's NFT business, beginning with the iconic character IPs.

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  • The two companies will kickstart IPX's NFT business, beginning with the iconic character IPs.
  • On July 8th CRIPCO will list its IP3 token on FTX the one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges and with its expertise will not only conduct IPX's IP based NFT business, but also facilitate NFT business partnership with world renowned IP giants to grow its own portfolio in the NFT business.
  • "Based on this partnership, both IPX and CRIPCO will offer a new path for IP based NFT business going forward."
  • Upon rapidly transforming its offline business to digital, the total Intellectual Property (IP) transaction reached USD 883 million in 2021, and IPX announced itself as a 'digital IP platform' company to enter the digital IP based metaverse and NFT business.

Do you know the evil character WAACKY?

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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SEOUL, South Korea, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WAAC, a contemporary performance golf wear brand in Korea, considered a representative brand for the character business, is accelerating globalization of the brand.

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  • Since the launch of the brand in 2016, WAAC has been leading differentiated character marketing across online and offline environments using the story of WAACKY.
  • Society's transition to an untact, online community caused by COVID-19 has influenced the revival of the character industry and the revitalization of social media and the entire digital environment.
  • In particular, media platforms on global networks such as YouTube and ZEPETO have become commonplace, which is accelerating the character industry's entry into overseas markets.
  • A recent example of WAAC's character collaboration is the meeting with the much beloved character Hello Kitty.

South Korean Conglomerate LG H&H Acquires Majority Stake in Los Angeles Beauty Brand The Crème Shop

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LG H&H, an affiliate of one of South Koreas largest conglomerates LG Group, announced its majority stake acquisition of Los Angeles-based beauty brand The Crme Shop.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LG H&H, an affiliate of one of South Koreas largest conglomerates LG Group, announced its majority stake acquisition of Los Angeles-based beauty brand The Crme Shop.
  • In 2021, LG H&H reported record high annual sales and was the #1 Beauty & Personal Care company in South Korea.
  • By claiming a majority stake in The Crme Shop, LG H&H plans to further expand in the beauty and personal care industry and solidify its presence in the North American market while growing The Crme Shop into a global brand.
  • The Crme Shop and LG H&H share a common long-term goal: to not only make Korean beauty and innovation readily accessible to the rest of the world, but to spotlight Koreas rich culture.