Seoul Toy Festival Returns Nov. 21-22 After 2,000-Visitor Debut
KAIPRO STUDIO's first Seoul Toy Festival drew about 30 artists and 2,000 visitors at Mario Outlet; the second edition moves to PUBG Seongsu.
KAIPRO STUDIO has closed the first SEOUL TOY FESTIVAL, which ran from October 19 to October 25 at Mario Outlet Building 1, New Wing, 6th floor, in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, and has set the second edition for November 21-22 at PUBG Seongsu in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, the company said.
The debut edition brought together about 30 art toy artists and brands and drew roughly 2,000 visitors, according to game.donga.com.
The organizer said it designed the first event to keep participation costs low for artists. Applications from artists for the second event are currently open.
The second edition is titled SEOUL TOY FESTIVAL X 구미래, naming the collaborator for the November event.
Plans beyond November
KAIPRO STUDIO intends to run the festival 3-4 times a year on a regular basis starting in March or April 2027, and plans to announce copyright and licensing initiatives before next year's first event.
Quick answers
When is the second SEOUL TOY FESTIVAL?
November 21-22 at PUBG Seongsu in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
Where was the first SEOUL TOY FESTIVAL held?
At Mario Outlet Building 1, New Wing, 6th floor, in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, from October 19 to October 25.
Can artists still apply for the second event?
Yes, artist applications for the second event are currently open.