Korean Seoul
Kimchi Kawaii is run by a Korean girl and I thought it was time to finally represent my cultural heritage. Here you’ll find designs related to Korean life, pop culture, and mythology.
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Enamel Pins
To celebrate the year of the dragon, I wanted to create a dragon that represented my heritage. The colors used are inspired by the traditional colors used in decorating buildings in Korea. The use of blue, green and red is called dancheong.
Pin is hard enamel with screen printed details, gold tone metal and measures approximately 3” at longest point.
This pin will come with metal locking backs due to its size.
How to use locking backs:
Pull stopper straight up from base and hold in unlocked position while placing on or removing from pin. Once on pin, release and clutch will lock into place.
Phoenixes are found throughout Asian cultures and I wanted to create one representing the Korean style. The colors used are inspired by the traditional colors used in decorating buildings in Korea. The use of blue, green and red is called dancheong.
Pin is hard enamel with screen printed details, gold tone metal and measures approximately 3” at longest point.
This pin will come with metal locking backs due to its size.
How to use locking backs:
Pull stopper straight up from base and hold in unlocked position while placing on or removing from pin. Once on pin, release and clutch will lock into place.
Korean lion dance is known as saja-chum and part of the tradition of masked dance dramas.
Part of the Asian lion dance series celebrating the variety of lion dances.
Enamel pin measures approximately 2” at longest point and features two rubber clutch backs and a Kimchi Kawaii backstamp.
Korean lion dance is known as saja-chum and part of the tradition of masked dance dramas. The brown lion is from the Bukcheong-gun region.
Part of the Asian lion dance series celebrating the variety of lion dances.
Enamel pin measures approximately 2” at longest point and features two rubber clutch backs and a Kimchi Kawaii backstamp.
Songpyeon are half-moon shaped rice cakes eaten during Chuseok (the Korean harvest festival in fall). They are traditionally steamed on a bed of pine needles.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, red glitter dish and rubber clutches on the back.
Fried rice with the kick of kimchi! Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details and rubber clutches on the back.
Kimchi jjigae is the perfect stew for cold winters bringing the warmth of kimchi, beef and tofu together in a steaming bowl of comfort. Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details, translucent enamel broth and rubber clutches on the back.
The other kfc! Korean fried chicken often has a shiny glaze that is either spicy or soy garlic flavored. Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details and rubber clutches on the back.
Persimmon tea is a tea made from persimmon leaves and traditionally served in Korea. Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details, translucent enamel tea and rubber clutches on the back.
Tteokguk is a soup made up with rice cakes, beef and egg strips. It’s traditionally eaten at the new year for good luck. Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details, translucent enamel broth and rubber clutches on the back.
Tteokbokki are fun, chewy rice cakes in a sweet spicy sauce. Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details, translucent enamel sauce and rubber clutches on the back.
Honey Butter Chips are a fun, salty sweet snack. Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details, glitter enamel for the honey and rubber clutches on the back.
Strawberry milk is a sweet milk treat! Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details and rubber clutches on the back.
Banana milk is a sweet milk treat! Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details and rubber clutches on the back.
Bingsu is traditionally served as a milk-based shaved ice with a red bean paste topping, but modern versions add fruit or other toppings. Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details, glitter enamel for the ice and rubber clutches on the back.
Ah-boong are a twist on the Japanese tayaki. The fish shaped pastry is turned into the ‘cone’ and filled with red bean paste or cream, soft serve and topped with sprinkles, cookies or fruit. Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details and rubber clutches on the back.
Hwachae is a refreshing fruit punch with watermelon, other cut fruit, sparkling soda and milk. Can be served in a watermelon rind bowl. Part of the Junghee’s Seoul Food series depicting Korean foods.
Hard enamel pin is approximately 2" wide at longest point. Features gold tone metal, screen printed details, glitter enamel for the punch and rubber clutches on the back.
Koreans love to eat japchae during special celebrations. This is a tasty noodle dish with noodles made of sweet potato starch that have a ‘glass’ appearance.
Enamel pin measures approximately 2” at longest point and features two rubber clutch backs and a Kimchi Kawaii backstamp. Noodles are translucent hard enamel to mimic the glass noodles.
Another pin in my Korean culture series. This one features my tiger Junghee performing seungmu, the monk’s dance.
Enamel pin measures approximately 2” at longest point and features two rubber clutch backs and a Kimchi Kawaii backstamp.
Talchum refers to the masked folk dances found throughout Korea. Many regions have their own unique styles of masks, but a recurring theme is mocking the aristocracy or yangban.
Listing is for either Junghee, Roary or a pair of pins.
Enamel pin measures approximately 2” at longest point and features two rubber clutch backs and a Kimchi Kawaii backstamp.
PRE-ORDER: ETA late September.
Hallyangmu is a nobleman’s dance that depicts Joseon dynasty youths who onlyspent time having fun.
Hard enamel pin measures approximately 2” at longest point and has two posts on back with rubber clutches. Comes on informational backing card.
The haetae is a popular creature from Korean mythology. With a lion-like body and broom-like tail to sweep away evil, it’s said to protect against fire and chaos and stand for order. Statues of haetae can be seen outside buildings that people wanted to protect like Seoul’s famous Gyeongbokgung. Here is my cute version originally done with Copic markers.
Hard enamel pin measures approximately 2” at longest point and features two posts with rubber clutches.
Dancheong translates to ‘redand green’ and is the name forthe five color designs seendecorating Korea’s traditional, wooden buildings.
Hard enamel pin set with each measuring approximately 1” and having two posts on back with rubber clutches. Comes on informational backing card.
A subtle nod to BTS’s Whalien and my love of their music, but also a design that anyone can enjoy. Purple whale pin measures approximately 2” from longest point and features glitter accents in the waves and a gold tone heart charm. Pin has two posts on the back with rubber clutches.
The first pin in a series of pins based on BTS’ members’ solo stages from the online streaming concert, MotS: ON:E. This pin features Jeon Jungkook and is inspired by his ‘My Time’ performance.
Pin is hard enamel with gold tone and measures approximately 2” at longest point and rubber clutch backs.
Celebrate Jin’s solo song, ‘The Astronaut’ with this enamel pin.
Pin is hard enamel with gold tone and measures approximately 2” at longest point and rubber clutch backs. ‘Space’ behind Jin has black glitter.
J-Hope kicked off the BTS solo efforts with Jack in the Box and it was amazing. Show your love for Hobi with this Jack in the Box themed enamel pin.
Pin is hard enamel with screen printed elements, gold tone metal and measures approximately 2” at longest point and rubber clutch backs.
Based on BTS’ members’ solo stages from the online streaming concert, MotS: ON:E, this pin features Park Jimin and is inspired by his ‘Filter’ performance.
Pin is hard enamel with gold tone and measures approximately 2” at longest point and rubber clutch backs. Screen printed details and translucent enamel for the blue and red bars in the background.
This pin is inspired by RM’s song ‘Wildflower’ from his solo album Indigo. The wildflowers are turning into the flowerworks that he sings about in the song.
Pin is hard enamel with gold tone and measures approximately 2” at longest point and rubber clutch backs. Screen printed details and glitter enamel for the orange to mimic the fireworks in the video.
This is another pin in my Map of the Soul: ONE concert solo stages. This one features Suga from his Interlude: Shadow song. He is surrounded by the cell phones from his performance.
Pin is hard enamel with gold tone and measures approximately 2” at longest point and rubber clutch backs. Screen printed details and the ‘cameras’ on the cell phones glow in the dark.
This pin is inspired by Taehyung/V’s performance of ‘Inner Child’ in the Map of the Soul: ONE online concert. Detailed carousel behind him.
Pin measures approximately 2” from longest point and two rubber clutches on the back. Screen printed details, gold tone metal and a silver rhinestone on his cheek in a nod to the photoshoot.
This elaborately detailed pin is inspired by Suga’s solo song under the name AgustD, ‘Daechwita’. I think many ARMY agree, he made one attractive Korean mad king.
Pin is hard enamel with screen printed details, gold tone metal and measures approximately 3” at longest point.
This pin will come with metal locking backs due to its size.
How to use locking backs:
Pull stopper straight up from base and hold in unlocked position while placing on or removing from pin. Once on pin, release and clutch will lock into place.
This elaborately detailed pin is inspired by V’s solo photofolio that was themed around the Regency and Victorian eras.
Pin is hard enamel with screen printed details, gold tone metal and measures approximately 3” at longest point.
This pin will come with metal locking backs due to its size.
How to use locking backs:
Pull stopper straight up from base and hold in unlocked position while placing on or removing from pin. Once on pin, release and clutch will lock into place.
Stickers
***Single sticker listing only. To order multiples and save on shipping, see sticker pack listings.***
I’m ARMY and wanted to create something showing my love of the Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) guys. Here is Jungkook with his adorable BT21 character Cooky. JK is dressed in his look from Butter.
Die-cut, waterproof, permanent sticker measures approximately 3” at longest point. Glossy finish.
***Single sticker listing only. To order multiples and save on shipping, see sticker pack listings.***
I’m ARMY and wanted to create something showing my love of the Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) guys. Here is Taehyung with his adorable BT21 character Tata. V is dressed in his look from Butter with his amazing orange suit. Only Tae could pull off an all orange suit and still look amazing.
Die-cut, waterproof, permanent sticker measures approximately 3” at longest point. Glossy finish.
***Single sticker listing only. To order multiples and save on shipping, see sticker pack listings.***
I’m ARMY and wanted to create something showing my love of the Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) guys. Here is Jin with his adorable BT21 character RJ. Jin is dressed in his look from Butter.
Die-cut, waterproof, permanent sticker measures approximately 3” at longest point. Glossy finish.
Original design inspired by BTS’s song ‘Black Swan’. The 7 stands for the 7 members who make up the popular kpop band.
Cut vinyl sticker comes in two sizes - 4” or 6”. Permanent vinyl adheres to metal, glass, plastic and paper. Not recommended for fabric. See drop down to select color and size.
Comes with transfer tape and installation instructions.
Note: All sales final. No replacements for failed installation of sticker. Not eligible for the full color, printed die-cut sticker pack deal.
Being a kpop stan is to live the broke life, right? Here’s my joke take on the Weverse logo - renamed to Webroke - where many kpop fans shop for their favorite merch. Die-cut, waterproof, permanent sticker measures approximately 3”. Glossy finish.
Mang, J-Hope’s BT21 character recreating the ‘wow’ meme.
Cut vinyl sticker comes in a light purple gloss vinyl. Sticker measures approximately 5” x 3.5” at longest points.
Permanent vinyl adheres to metal, glass, plastic and paper. Not recommended for fabric.
Comes with transfer tape and installation instructions.
Note: All sales final. No replacements for failed installation of sticker. Not eligible for the full color, printed die-cut sticker pack deal.
Relive that iconic Run BTS episode where Jimin misheard the word as ‘lachimolala’. Chimmy is Jimin’s BT21 character.
Cut vinyl sticker comes in a yellow gloss vinyl. Sticker measures approximately 4” square at longest points.
Permanent vinyl adheres to metal, glass, plastic and paper. Not recommended for fabric.
Comes with transfer tape and installation instructions.
Note: All sales final. No replacements for failed installation of sticker. Not eligible for the full color, printed die-cut sticker pack deal.
Purple Whalien design surrounded by the Love Yourself heart. Perfect for the ARMY in your life.
Cut vinyl sticker comes in a light and dark purple gloss vinyl options. Sticker measures approximately 5” x 6” at longest points.
Permanent vinyl adheres to metal, glass, plastic and paper. Not recommended for fabric.
Comes with transfer tape and installation instructions.
Note: All sales final. No replacements for failed installation of sticker. Not eligible for the full color, printed die-cut sticker pack deal.
Washi Tape
Prints
I loved V’s recent photoshoot for Bazaar magazine and this image with the light and dark contrast was so striking. Drawn with Procreate and iPad Pro.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Suga from BTS also peforms solo under the name AgustD and one of his most iconic songs/videos is ‘Daechwita’ in which he plays a tyranical emperor. This print is from that video and drawn by me using Procreate. Illustrations are through my sub brand, Haetae Illustration.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Inspired by Jimin’s solo, Face and his music video ‘Set Me Free Pt.2’ where he transforms from dark to light, this print was done by me using Procreate. Illustrations are through my sub brand, Haetae Illustration.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Inspired by V’s song ‘Blue’ off his solo Layover album. Original created with Copic Markers. Illustrations are through my sub brand, Haetae Illustration.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Illustration of Park Jimin from BTS. Illustrations are through my sub brand, Haetae Illustration.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Illustration of Jung Hoseok from BTS. Illustrations are through my sub brand, Haetae Illustration.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Illustration of Kim Taehyung from BTS with his character Tata from BT21. Illustrations are through my sub brand, Haetae Illustration.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Illustration of Kim Seokjin from BTS with his character RJ from BT21. Illustrations are through my sub brand, Haetae Illustration.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Illustration of Park Jimin from BTS with his character Chimmy from BT21. Illustrations are through my sub brand, Haetae Illustration.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Hobi, the sunshine to BTS from his Jack in the Box era.. This print was done by me using Procreate. Illustrations are through my sub brand, Haetae Illustration.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Tata from BT21 from that infamous ‘tata mic’ face that Taehyung did to get his way.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Koya from BT21 with his little bonsai is getting in some Namjooning ‘me’ time.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Chimmy from BT21 has just as many problems with chairs as our beloved Jimin.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
Mang from BT21 in the style of Hobi’s new solo, Jack in the Box.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
It’s almost become a joke among ARMY, there’s always someone saying ‘Yoongi, marry me!’. So here is a little kitty citrus (Yoongi’s favorite fruit are tangerines) version of our little MeowMeow.
Print measures 11x17” and printed on semi-gloss heavy paper.
ARMY’s favorite little MeowMeow in true kitty form. This little Daechwita kitty will take over the world, but first…priorities!
Original illustration done with Procreate on iPad Pro.
Print is 11x17” on heavy, semi-gloss paper.
Other Items
We all know that kpop lifestyle - needing the latest thing that our favorites have come out with, buying fun art and items at cupsleeves, stocking up on albums at the kpop store. Now you can carry your treasures around in this tote bag that every kpop stan knows so well. The design is a spoof off the Weverse logo, a site that houses merch for many popular kpop bands like BTS, TXT, New Jeans, etc.
Lightweight cotton tote is 15.75”x15” with handles at about 9.5” long. Design is screen printed.