Kuala Lumpur: Kpop entertainment giants HYBE have partnered with the National Museum Cultural Foundation to release a new series of merchandise that blends the beauty of traditional Korean culture with the influence of popular group, BTS.
The 2024 Dalmajung BTS X MU:DS collection will launch this coming Wednesday, coinciding with Hangeul Day, a national holiday celebrating the creation of the Korean alphabet, reported Yonhap news agency yesterday, quoting HYBE.
It marks the third installment in the Dalmajung series, following the group's previous releases in 2021 and 2022 as part of efforts to integrate traditional Korean culture into its global brand, offering fans a unique connection to the country's rich artistic heritage.
The new installment will feature designs inspired by six national treasure-level artifacts from the National Museum of Korea.
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Each design incorporates BTS branding and lyrics from some of the group's most iconic songs, such as Yet to Come and Mikrokosmos.
The merchandise will be available through the National Museum's MU:DS brand, which has gained a strong following among the younger generation for its modern interpretations of ancient Korean artifacts.
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