Season’s Greetings: The yearly exclusive merch in K-pop
The holiday festivities are just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the merry season than by gifting yourself a Season’s Greeting of your favorite K-pop artists.
Yearly holiday tradition
To welcome the new year, K-pop groups or artists release Season’s Greetings, a special merchandise package each with its own theme and concept, usually complemented by a photoshoot.
Typical contents featured in the merch package are desk and/or wall calendar, planner or diary, memo pads, posters, postcards, photo cards, stickers, and other collectible items (such as DVD containing videos of behind the scenes of filming their Season’s Greetings).
Functional and beautifully designed
Season’s Greetings are also designed both as gifts for fans and merch collectors because they are limited edition sets per year. Some fans collect Season’s Greetings either from one specific group or collect sets from various artists. Not only are they valuable and must-have items but also of its practicality for lifestyle and everyday use.
According to an article by Hey Hallyu, fans use planners and calendars all year long “while being surrounded by photos of their favorite idols, making Season’s Greetings more personal than regular merchandise.”
The calendar is usually the “centerpiece” of the Season’s Greetings package, as mentioned in an article by Kpop Exchange. It is often decorated with photos of the artist or group. The calendar features all the significant dates for the following year, including public holidays, key events, and the birthdays of artists. Meanwhile, the planner helps fans organize daily schedules with dedicated space for notes and important dates, making it a great companion piece for your bag or desk.
Fans look forward to Season’s Greetings by checking out exclusive photos of their favorite K-pop idols on social media. They also check out the different items included in the package before deciding which ones to buy. These teasers build excitement and give international fans extra time for shipping.
Season’s Greetings continues to be one of the most anticipated and sought-after K-pop merch every year. They are an essential part of K-pop culture for both fans and K-pop stores because of the blend of practical items and exclusive photos. With new and creative concepts each year, they are often limited edition and available for a short time. They help fans feel closer to their favorite artists and share in the excitement of the upcoming new year.
Season’s Greetings 2027 will be up for pre-order from October to December this year. They can be purchased online or in physical stores.
Here are some K-pop groups who have released a preview of their upcoming Season’s Greetings for next year.
NiziU
2027 Season’s Greetings “Wash It All Away”
ITZY
2027 Season’s Greetings “BUBBLE RUSH”
TWICE
2027 Season’s Greetings “Spotless”
2PM
2027 Season’s Greetings “Afternoon Set Bakery”
Stray Kids
2027 Season’s Greetings “Paper Tale”
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