K-Pop Inspired Gift-Giving Guide
Fans of K-Pop and other aspects of the Korean entertainment industry don’t just listen and watch K-pop products, they live it. In case you’re having a hard time finding some gifts for the K-pop lover in your life, KultScene’s compiled a quick list just in time for the holidays. The gifts are from easily accessible stores, many of which ship worldwide but are based in the United States, but you can also find many of the ideas in other stores. Some items are Korean, while others are merely inspired by Korean trends that fans of K-pop are likely familiar with.
Under $25 USD Gifts
Premium Korean Sauce Mini Starter Kit -$5
For the foodie who wants to take a shot at making their own Korean meals and doesn’t know where to start.
Sephora Face Mask – $6
They’re a constant on Korean dramas and variety shows, and now many international beauty stores are finally getting on the mask sheet trend.
Nongshim Shin Noodle Cup (Pack of 12)-$11.77
It’s really not a question of who to give it to, but how many to give.
One of a Kind Beanie – $11.94
A fan of YG Entertainment will recognize the logo almost immediately. This is just one beanie that a K-pop fan will die of happiness to receive.
Peripera Peri’s Tint Water -$12
And here starts the Korean make-up that everybody wants to try once in their life.
Ciate Caviar Manicure – $12.50
Nail art is big among K-pop stars and actors in South Korea. Professional nail art can cost hundreds of dollars, but Ciate’s manicure sets will turn anybody into a pro.
K-pop CDs – $14-$35
Self-explanatory.
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Holika Holika Egg Soap Special Set – $14
Not only is soup extremely useful, it’s shaped like eggs and comes in a carton. What’s not to love?
TONYMOLY Egg Pore Blackhead Out Oil Gel – $16
More eggs! This may be the best thing for blackheads ever invented, and it comes in fun packaging.
Skinfood Rice Mask – $18
Any Skinfood product is really great, but their rice mask is really amazing.
Shocking Liar Lie Detector Game – $19.99
Does someone you know confuse reality and variety shows regularly? They may want this.
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask -$23.00
More Korean face creams that people will swear by.
EXO Sweater -$12.88-$33.29
Everybody reading this list probably has one- an EXO fan who will actually cry when they open the gift box and find this sweater.
Under $100 Gifts
Selfie Stick-$29.95
To take pictures just as perfectly as everybody in Korea seems to.
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur – 52: Rosy Coral -$35
Jun Ji Hyun in My Love From The Star wore a similar shade, leading to Yves Saint Laurent stores around the world running out of this color.
Pancoat Bigeyes Cap -$54.90
Idols have worn this hat on countless occasions. Now it’s the K-pop fans’ turn.
Talk To Me In Korean Beginner Package -$75
For anybody who is sick and tired of waiting for subtitles to be released.
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Streaming One Year Gift Subscription – $95.88
Why: While DramaFever and Viki are first choice, for someone who you love but is only slowly starting to fall for K-Dramas, Netflix is the winner thanks to the thousands other shows and movies that they can watch if they want to take a break from subtitles for a few minutes. (Not that they will want to once they have dramas without ads!) 
High End Gifts
10-Step Korean Skincare Routine Set -$185
Korea has perfected the art of skincare, and this box set breaks everything down perfectly for anyone to try out Korea’s most popular skincare routine.
MCM Backpack –$510-$2,500
EXO, Jay Park, 2PM, 2NE1, SHINee, and countless other idols have worn this backpack. It is the holy grail of K-pop fans.
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