
"HELLO KITTY BLACK SERIES," which expresses a new charm of HELLO KITTY with black as its theme, has realized its first collaboration with a K-pop artist in the series. The partner is ATEEZ, an eight-member South Korean boy group active worldwide, who has been drawing attention on social media for their "pectoral muscle dance." It has been decided that a limited-time POP-UP STORE for ATEEZ × HELLO KITTY "BLACK SERIES" will be held at "MIL GALLERY" in Omotesando, Tokyo, from Friday, October 16, 2026, to Sunday, October 25. Ahead of the POP-UP, additional lineup items were announced at 12:00 on Tuesday, October 6. From 12:00 on Wednesday, October 7, sales of additional products began, and the final lineup image, a SPECIAL EVENT where you can win a card with a member's handwritten signature, and the design of the bonus photo card were revealed. EC sales are scheduled to be accepted until Sunday, November 15. The final lineup and bonuses have also been announced, and the lineup includes items unique to ATEEZ × HELLO KITTY "BLACK SERIES," such as figures, T-shirts, hoodies, bags, pouches, and tumbler bottles. What you should pay attention to at the POP-UP STORE is a large HELLO KITTY of about 70 cm. This time, a special HELLO KITTY actually signed by ATEEZ members will be exhibited at the venue. As a special exhibition that can only be seen here, you can enjoy up close the world view of ATEEZ × HELLO KITTY "BLACK SERIES." In addition, the venue is scheduled to feature large visuals of ATEEZ, exhibits using BLACK HELLO KITTY, and a space where visitors can leave messages for ATEEZ. It will be a space where you can enjoy the world of the collaboration while taking photos and videos, not just shopping for products. Also, to commemorate this collaboration, a SPECIAL EVENT where you can win a card with the handwritten signatures of ATEEZ members will be held. During the sales period, for those who purchase "ATEEZ Figure," "Love Figure," or "Heart Figure," a "card with a handwritten signature" from each member will be enclosed at random. ■POP-UP STORE event overview "ATEEZ × HELLO KITTY BLACK SERIES POP-UP STORE" Event period: Friday, October 16, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026 Event hours: 10:00-20:00 (last admission 19:30) *Advance reservation required in 30-minute time slots (first-come, first-served). *Event hours and admission methods may change. Venue: MIL GALLERY <Access> 3 minutes on foot from Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line; 8 minutes on foot from Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line *Advance reservation is required to enter the POP-UP STORE. *Whether free admission will be implemented will be announced depending on the situation on the day at the venue and on the official ONETODAY X account (@ONETODAY_JP). EC purchase items: Items purchased on the EC site can also be picked up at the venue. Venue: MIL 2ND <Access> 3 minutes on foot from Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line; 8 minutes on foot from Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line *The POP-UP STORE venue "MIL GALLERY" and the EC purchase item pickup venue "MIL 2ND" are different. ■Related link ATEEZ official Japanese website ■POP-UP STORE event overview "ATEEZ × HELLO KITTY BLACK SERIES POP-UP STORE" Event period: Friday, October 16, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026 Event hours: 10:00-20:00 (last admission 19:30) *Advance reservation required in 30-minute time slots (first-come, first-served). *Event hours and admission methods may change. Venue: MIL GALLERY <Access> 3 minutes on foot from Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line; 8 minutes on foot from Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line *Advance reservation is required to enter the POP-UP STORE. *Whether free admission will be implemented will be announced depending on the situation on the day at the venue and on the official ONETODAY X account (@ONETODAY_JP). EC purchase items: Items purchased on the EC site can also be picked up at the venue. Venue: MIL 2ND <Access> 3 minutes on foot from Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line; 8 minutes on foot from Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line *The POP-UP STORE venue "MIL GALLERY" and the EC purchase item pickup venue "MIL 2ND" are different. ■Related link ATEEZ official Japanese website
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