From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

On April 12, 2025, BLACKPINK's Lisa delivered a power-packed performance on New Woman in a customized Hello Kitty outfit at the music and arts festival Coachella, sending the fandom into a frenzy.

With embroidery, nostalgia and a plushie pool of apples and hearts, Péro’s new collection transforms the bubble-headed, bow-wearing Hello Kitty into a global story of friendship, and all the ...