{"id":1893,"date":"2025-09-04T17:35:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.yeoshin.co.kr\/en\/?p=1893"},"modified":"2025-09-04T17:35:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:35:33","slug":"demon-hunters-merchandise-is-booming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.yeoshin.co.kr\/en\/demon-hunters-merchandise-is-booming\/","title":{"rendered":"Demon Hunters Merchandise Is Booming! Discover These “Unofficial” Items at the National Museum of Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Demon Hunters Merchandise\uff1aThanks to the rising popularity of the K-pop project\u00a0Demon Hunters<\/em>, an unexpected location in Seoul is gaining attention among fans\u2014the\u00a0National Museum of Korea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might be surprised to hear that a national museum is connected to K-pop, but there’s a good reason: the museum\u2019s MD shop \u201cMUDS\u201d<\/strong>, known for its high-quality products, is selling what fans are calling \u201cunofficial official<\/em>\u201d Demon Hunters<\/em> goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Please note that these products are\u00a0not officially licensed merchandise<\/strong>. They are inspired by the characters and themes, but not affiliated with the official production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Demon Hunters Merchandise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Is Duffy, the Adorable Tiger Mascot from Demon Hunters?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With his round face, big eyes, and plump little paws, the blue-striped tiger Duffy (\ub354\ud53c)<\/strong> has become a beloved mascot among Demon Hunters<\/em> fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly, the character\u2019s cuteness isn\u2019t just for show\u2014it has roots in Korean traditional art<\/strong>. In Korean folk paintings (minhwa) from the Joseon Dynasty, tigers are often depicted not as fierce beasts, but as friendly, cat-like figures with endearing expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to pop culture critic Kim Heon-sik, \u201cDuffy is a modern reinterpretation of the traditional image of the tiger\u2014cute and approachable.\u201d He adds, \u201cWhile Western stories often feature lions, the use of a tiger brings a sense of mystique and cultural uniqueness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blend of tradition and creativity gives Duffy a dual appeal: familiar and friendly for Koreans, and exotic and intriguing for international fans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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National Museum Goods MU:DS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Meet Sussi: The Magpie Messenger in a Traditional Hat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duffy is often accompanied by a feathered friend named Sussi (\uc218\uc528)<\/strong>, a magpie who delivers letters to another character, Lumi. Sussi wears a miniature gat<\/strong>, a traditional Korean hat, adding to the charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pairing of a tiger and a magpie draws inspiration from a late Joseon-era folk art style called \u201cJak-hodo\u201d (\uc791\ud638\ub3c4)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n