From Asia to the World: Labubu and the Rise of Blind Box Culture
A decade after debuting as a side character, Labubu has become a global favourite, introducing Asian toy culture to fans around the world.
“It’s been really cool to go from where I had to hide my K-pop love to see Korean culture so globally embraced.”
A decade after debuting as a side character, Labubu has become a global favourite, introducing Asian toy culture to fans around the world.
With anti-Indian racism at an all-time high across North America, the continuous co-opting of South Asian style on social media and runways isn’t just bad taste, it’s another act of hate.