Pop-ups & Birthday Cafes: 2nd Week of May
From aespa and POP MART to Kakao Friends, Star Wars, Toy Story, and the TVING original series <Yumi’s Cells Season 3>—Seoul is transforming into a global festival this second week of May. We’ve curated everything you need to know. Plus, don't miss out on K-POP artist birthday events! ✨
▶︎ aespa X POP MART ▶︎ MU:DS X kakao Friends ▶︎ Star Wars Day 2026 in Jamsil ▶︎ Toy Story 5 POP-UP ▶︎ Yumi's Cells Season 3 POP-UP
▶︎ NCT WISH 『SION』 ▶︎ New Jeans 『HAERIN』
Pop-ups & Festivals
1️⃣ aespa X POP MART
aespa is officially entering the POP STAR universe! Say hello to the aespa Fluffy Club, the debut lineup for POP MART’s new K-POP artist series. From their outfits to their expressions, see how each character mirrors the members. Which 'Fluffy' aespa will be your first pick? 📍 POP MART online and offline stores 🗓️ Apr 25 (Sat), 2026
2️⃣ MU:DS X kakao Friends
Where Heritage Meets Cuteness! The National Museum of Korea has officially unveiled a special collaboration between its brand, MU:DS, and Kakao Friends. Now available both online and offline. 📍 Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store, Pangyo Agit Store, COEX Mall Store 🗓️ May 2, 2026 OPEN
3️⃣ Star Wars Day 2026 in Jamsil
Celebrate 'May the 4th' at Jamsil Lotte World Tower! In honor of Star Wars Day and the upcoming release of The Mandalorian & Grogu—the first Star Wars film in 7 years—a massive celebration is happening now! Don't miss the breathtaking 10-meter giant Grogu sculpture. 📍 Lotte World Tower Outdoor Plaza 🗓️ May 1 (Fri) - May 17 (Sun), 2026
4️⃣ Toy Story 5 POP UP
Heads up, Toy Story fans! 🚀 A massive <Toy Story 5> pop-up event is touring Korea. From the iconic The Hyundai Seoul, 7 Hyundai Department Stores are hosting a relay of pop-up stores in major cities, including Busan. 📍 The Hyundai Seoul, Hyundai Premium Outlets Songdo, Hyundai Department Store Trade Center, Hyundai Premium Outlets SPACE 1, Hyundai Department Store Pangyo, The Hyundai Daegu, CONNECT HYUNDAI Busan 🗓️ Apr 30 (Thu) - Jul 12 (Sun), 2026
5️⃣ Yumi's Cells Season 3 POP UP
Step into the world of Yumi’s Cells! Starting May 12, a special <Yumi’s Cells S3> pop-up opens at Hyundai City Outlets Dongdaemun. Experience a space that brings the entire universe of the series to life. From the iconic cells to the show’s signature atmosphere, it’s like walking right into the screen! 📍 Hyundai Outlet Dongdaemun 🗓️ May 12 (Tue) - May 24 (Sun), 2026
K-POP Idols Birthday Cafes
NCT WISH 『SION』 🎂
📍 Cooing Station 16 Wausan-ro 29ma-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🗓️ May 9 (Sat) - May 11 (Mon), 2026
New Jeans 『HAERIN』 🎂
📍 Ordinary Archive 5-18 Sinchon-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🗓️ May 15 (Fri) - May 17 (Sun), 2026
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