A Guide to All The Hottest K-Pop Plushies

What are Plushies, and Why Do K-Pop Fans Love Them?

K-Pop plushies are soft, cuddly dolls often modeled after idols’ self-designed cute characters. These plushies come in all shapes and sizes, including keychains, dolls, cushions, and bags. They have become one of the most popular merchandise for fans—the plushies are a fun way to show off their love for their favorite idols while adding a subtle touch to their daily lives. 

BT21 / Aniteez / SKZOO

BT21, the brainchild of BTS and LINE Friends, is arguably one of the most successful K-Pop plushie collections of all time. The characters—Tata, Cooky, Chimmy, Mang, RJ, Koya, Shooky, and Van are loved by ARMYs everywhere. BT21 plushies are available in endless formats; the BT21 Beads Plush Keyring, a small keychain version perfect for accessorizing your bags and keys, standing doll versions Koya Standing Doll, and squishy figures like this RJ Squishy Figure. There are also themed makeup headbands, string backpack keyrings, photocard holders, hair clips, tumblers, mugs, blankets, photocard cover sets, and many other items—truly something for everyone!

Another favorite plushie series is Aniteez by ATEEZ. The Aniteez in Illusion ATEEZ Plush Doll is a perfect choice for fans looking for a tiny version ATEEZ’s iconic characters. The Aniteez in Ice City ATEEZ Plush Cushion offers a cuddly option. The collection also has practical accessories, like the Aniteez in Ice City ATEEZ Plush Keyring for bags or keys, lightstick covers, and a mouse pad, among many others. 

SKZOO features animal-themed characters representing each Stray Kids member. The SKZOO Plush Original Ver is a great choice if you’re looking for a small and portable version. Another great option is the SKZOO Magnet Plush Keyring, which can be attached to metal surfaces, like lockers or fridges. There are other items in the SKZOO collection, such as light stick ribbons, mobile pouches, SKZOO photocard toploaders, photo holders, themed cards, light stick straps, and hair clips, just to name a few.

More Plushie Ranges

Zeroni is a popular collaboration of LINE Friends and ZEROBASEONE. The original Zeroni Costume Plush features the members’ cute representative animals like a hamster, duck, cat, and raccoon in three different sizes. For those who love the idea of a matching wardrobe, the Zeroni School Uniform Closet comes with plushies dressed in adorable school uniforms. 

NewJeans brings their fresh and trendy vibe to their plushie collection, Bunini, that fans can’t resist. The Bunini Mid-Size Doll is perfect for snuggling and also comes in keyring form in the NewJeans Bunini Doll Keyring. The Bunini Plush Multi Pouch combines cuteness and practicality—there’s even a plush crossbody mini bag! 

ITZY’s Twinzy collection is a hit with Midzys, offering fun and functional plushie merch. The Twinzy Plush Original is a perfect Midzy collectible, and Midzy’s Cells Itzy Twinzy Plush Handwarmer is a cozy pick for colder months. Plus there’s the Itzy Twinzy Plush Backpack, photocard holder, mug, and even outfits that you can dress your plushies in! 

On top of plushie collections, many K-Pop comebacks also have plushie merch. For example, the TXT Minisode 3 Tomorrow Character Keyring or the TWS Plush Keyring (which also comes in a Ghost version.). Similarly, the brand new NCT Wish Steady Wish Doll is a cute collectible for NCTzens and is named after their first album release, “Steady.” Plus, the NCT Wish 1st Single Album Wish Wichu Ver Smart Album even included a plushie as part of the exclusive album inclusions! Other plushies for sale right now also include IVE’s minive plush dolls and Red Velvet’s mini plush keyrings.

With so many adorable plushies available, it’s no wonder that you see so many fans with plushies covering their rooms, bags, and K-Pop collection bookshelves!