Get In On EXO’s Chanyeol-Approved Blind-Box Trend With These Picks

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EXO’s Chanyeol is getting in on the blind-box craze. The “Love Shot” singer shared a carousel of photos to his Instagram June 19, showcasing his latest blind-box pull, a HACIPUPU. The little bear-shaped keychain figure is a new Pop Mart creation hailing from the Gummy Bear series that was released on June 20. The K-pop idol was able to snag the Cherry “flavor” plush in a deep pink hue with a textural furry finish and an ultra-cute to-die-for vinyl face.

The Cherry plushie is just one of the many “flavors” you can pull from the series. You’ve also got Green Apple, Peach, Pineapple, Blueberry and Grape, consisting of plushies with complementary colors that match their assigned fruits. Thanks to Chanyeol’s influence, the blind box quickly sold out on Pop Mart’s website. You can sign up to be notified when the keychain set is back in stock.

While you wait for the K-pop star-approved series to come back, we’ve compiled a list of similarly adorable blind boxes to shop on Pop Mart now.

She’s sleepy and sweet. This Nanci blind box is much like Chaneyol’s in that it features a fuzzy texture like a plushie. The series comes in different colors: purple, green, brown and white. Among them, there’s also one secret figure you can collect. The figure depicts a sleeping bear sitting down with a bow attached to the neckline. Unlike some of the picks on this list, this figure isn’t a keychain, similar to K-pop idol’s beloved HACIPUPU.

Quirky and fun, this Pop Mart Twinkle Twinkle Be a Little Star series is available on Amazon. Retailing for $22.99, this plushie is a keychain that can be clipped to everything from your keys or your favorite bag to add a playful touch. You have the chance to pull from six little critters all affixed with a sweet star motif. The plushie features textural fur that mimics the same details of Chanyeol’s bear friend. No matter which one you pull, this keychain makes a great gift for those trinket-obsessed people in your life.

This Pop Mart Crybaby x Powerpuff Girls figurine was dropped back in March 2024. Today, the collaborative figure can be purchased on Amazon for $19.99. There are 12 different The Powerpuff Girls-inspired figures you can pull from this series, along with one secret. The figures depict beloved characters such as Blossom, Buttercup, Bubbles, Professor Utonium, Mojo Jojo and Princess Morbucks, among others. Some of the figures are fixed with a textural fur-esque finish, offering the figures a tactile sensation.

Is it a pig or a bear? Who’s to say? The Lulu the Piggy blind-box series depicts a cute pig disguised as a bear in eight different colors. Each plushie is affixed with a key ring so you can fasten it to whatever you want. The bear costume is fuzzy, creating a playful tactile sensation akin to Chanyeol’s HACIPUPU. In fact, we can see the “Growl” singer clipping this keychain to a crossbody bag or tote, two of his go-to bag silhouettes these days.

We’ve kind of saved the cutest for last. Retailing for $26 on Urban Outfitters, the Lovely Emma Pocket Zoo Series comes in six regular designs and two special designs that prospective buyers can gamble on pulling. In general, each plushie is shaped like an animal, whether that be a bunny or a cat. The figure features a fuzzy fur exterior and accessories such as little bows, frilly bonnets or tiny pockets affixed to the front. Your new furry friend awaits.