At the ISU Grand Prix Final in Tokyo last December, Kim Yu-na picked up a teddy bear thrown onto the ice after she finished her programs. The doll wore the same costume as Kim, and it became an instant hit among Kim's fans as the moment was broadcast live around the world
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Won started working on celebrity-related projects when she was asked by Won Bin's fans to make a toy dog for the actor, who had lost his pet dog. About two thousand were sold to his Japanese fans and some donated to an orphanage he sponsors.
The toy maker next launched a series of character dolls of celebrities like Rain, Lee Young-ae, Choi Ji-woo, Lee Seo-jin, Ji Jin-hee, and So Ji-sub. Her teddy bear series of characters from hit TV series such as "The Great Queen Seondeok" and "Iris" have also become popular among Korean Wave fans.
"Character dolls are especially popular in Japan," she said. "Over 80 percent of the audience at Rain's concerts are middle-aged women, and they each have seven or eight Rain dolls attached to their bags. The Japanese love collecting things, and they buy every new item that is related to their favorite stars. Chinese fans are starting to join the market as well."
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Source: Chosun Ilbo
Reposted by Rain-USA
Credit: ratoka's blog
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