SEVENTEEN’s official character BONGBONGEE gets a gal-style Japan-original merch line, including new tan designs and varied items.
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It has been decided that the release of the Japan-original project "BONGBONGEE JAPAN ORIGINAL Merch," in which SEVENTEEN’s official character "BONGBONGEE" (Bongbongie) is transformed into a gal, will take place. In this project, in order to deliver special and playful excitement to CARAT (the name of the fans), a trend-filled gal style has been adopted. A tanned-style "BONGBONGEE" will also appear for the first time. The lineup includes a wide variety of items, such as "HIPPERS BONGBONGEE," a collaboration with the hugely popular "HIPPERS," "BEADS STRAP," which is cute with sparkling beads and a plush toy, and "PLUSH BAG," which lets you enjoy going out together with "BONGBONGEE." For "PLUSH KEYRING" and "PLUSH POCHETTE," which are available in two types, it is also recommended to wear them matching with friends or in different colors. Preorder sales will start from Friday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. Attention is being drawn to the special "BONGBONGEE" appearance that can only be obtained now.
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