LOOK: Explore the BT21 universe with these new collectibles featuring BTS' cartoony counterpart
This is not a drill, ARMY!
MINISO's BT21 collection is finally here, initially launched at its SM Mall of Asia branch to delight fans of the cartoonish counterpart of global sensation BTS. Each BTS member created the BT21 characters for LINE FRIENDS, representing their quirky selves and their supportive fandom, ARMY.
"Hindi ko na po mataandaan your honor," BTS fan Nerissa Maggay told PhilSTAR L!fe when asked how many BT21 collectibles she has at home. Her bias is Nam-joon a.k.a. RM, so she was initially targeting to have a pair of Koya earbuds. "Okay, nagbago na ang gusto ko. Kapag BT21 talaga, wala kang mapipili kasi malungkot if isa lang kukunin mo." She then opted to get a powerbank that carries all BT21 characters.
Vianney "Vee" Peralta, meanwhile, is excited to celebrate Jin's military discharge date set on June 15 so she has set her eyes on his BT21 character RJ's passport holder and luggage belt. "I'm really a fan of travelling so for sure, magagamit ko siya. Ako pa naman kapag lumalabas ng bahay, dapat may BTS o BT21 item sa possession ko," she said.
At the collection's launch graced by GMA host Shaira Diaz on Saturday, June 1, we also spotted stylish BT21 travel organizers, luggage tags, sleeping masks, notebooks, stationery sets, liquid containers, mousepads, phone holders, and night lamps. There's also a range of BT21 stationery sets and notebooks where you can write your love letters to your bias. Those saving up for their next K-pop concert can pack their meals using BT21 lunch boxes that has enough space for some Butter, iykyk.
But in case you're living under the rock or currently enlisted in the military, here's your guide to every BT21 character:
Koya – Created by RM, Koya is a sleepy koala who is a genius when he wakes up.
RJ – JIn's creation is a fluffy alpaca who loves to cook and record himself eating.
Shookie – Suga's Shookie is a tiny but strong-willed cookie who dislikes milk.
Mang – Created by J-Hope, Mang is a mysterious dancing pony with a mask.
Chimmy – Jimin's cartoonish self is an orphaned puppy wearing yellow jumpers who loves to play harmonica.
Tata – V's alter ego from Planet BT is a heart-shaped alien prince who wants to spread love across the galaxy.
Cooky – Jungkook's Cooky is a tough pink bunny who loves to work out.
Van – Created by BTS to represent the BTS ARMY, Van is a space robot that protects BT21.
Check out some of the BT21 items that caught our eye during the launch:
The MINISO x BT21 collection is available at its branch on the second floor of North Entertainment Hall in SM Mall of Asia.