Crying in O.Y.

The Mang-gom Effect: Character IP, AOV & Retail Acceleration


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Sorry for the late post—moving house is a full-time job! 📦 In today's episode, your host Zac explores the fascinating world of character collaborations in South Korea.

We’re moving beyond the surface-level "cuteness" to look at the hard data: Why do characters like MangGOM drive a 300%–400% increase in web traffic? We analyze the shift from children’s TV icons to "Kidult" culture and how brands like Beplain, Anua, and Numbuzin are using limited-edition merch to clear a quarter’s worth of inventory in just weeks.

Key Highlights:

  • The business of "healing" through IP.

  • Analysis of Olive Young’s ever-changing Best Seller list.

  • How character branding helps K-beauty penetrate the US and SE Asian markets.

Stay Connected:IG: @cryinginoliveyoungK-Beauty Language Insights: @goojeon.insight

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