In recent years, fans' enthusiasm for decorating idol photocards remains undiminished! Various fan communities showcase adorable card holders and merch, with South Korea witnessing a surge in cute card cover trends. Today, let's introduce five card cover brands highly popular among fans in Korea – let's give our beloved photocards a stylish makeover!
1. 더키월드 DUCKY WORLD
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DUCKY WORLD is currently the PVC card cover brand with the widest variety in South Korea. Since its establishment, it has collaborated with multiple brands, including the popular Sanrio PVC card cover, which set new sales records for the brand. If they are out of stock, fans may have to wait for over two months for restocking opportunities. In the K-pop fandom, it's almost a given that everyone has a PVC card cover from DUCKY WORLD!
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Most of the products from DUCKY WORLD are in a cute style. However recently, DUCKY WORLD has launched a series with a Y2K style. Not only do they offer high-quality products, but they also have a wide range of options with over 300 choices in total. These options include PVC covers, smaller decorative binders, and decorative stickers. If you are a beginner in photo card decoration, then DUCKY WORLD would be the best choice for you.
2. OKIKI
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OKIKI, the earliest card cover brand in Korea, boasts adorable designs for each card album and holder, making it a beloved choice among fans of all ages. Their products are timeless classics, earning OKIKI the title of the 'go-to brand' in the card cover realm!
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The latest Y2K-style releases from OKIKI garnered immense discussion as soon as they hit the shelves! The brand's best-selling classic character, the 'Little Chick,' maintains perennial popularity, often selling out shortly after release. OKIKI frequently launches limited-edition items available across various channels. If you haven't added OKIKI products to your collection, now's the perfect time to grab them!
3. THENCE STUDIO
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Renowned for its 90s American style, THENCE is a household name for vintage enthusiasts. Their card album designs, embracing the retro vibe to the fullest, feature lively and fashionable color schemes. Infused with playful and cheeky illustrations, these albums are highly recommended for those who adore the American retro style!
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In addition to card albums, THENCE's collision of American street-style vintage and Korean culture has led to a diverse range of daily life products, including a variety of stickers and tin boxes. THENCE has collaborated with SM Entertainment to release merchandise for NCT DREAM, and most recently, they contributed to the cover design of AOMG artist DeVita's new album.
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4. Be on D
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Comparatively, niche, Be on D may be smaller than the aforementioned brands, but it's equally adored by fans who appreciate sweet and lively styles. Be on D's overall design is simple and classic, winning the hearts of many girls. Perfect for understated enthusiasts, their stickers and storage album items, aside from card covers, are also enduringly popular.
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5. 10x10
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With the prestigious reputation of being Korea's largest cultural goods representative, 10x10 is the country's largest stationery and lifestyle store, a must-visit for many. Its offline stores, akin to a maze, house a plethora of cute items that often leave shoppers enchanted. The online platform features nearly every product, including card covers, K-pop stickers, and a variety of cultural and lifestyle goods.
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After introducing these five major card cover brands, did it awaken your long-forgotten girlish heart? If so, now is the perfect time to browse and place an order, giving your most beloved photocards a wardrobe refresh!
