The situation
IVE has introduced MINIVE, their own set of cartoon characters, which are animal versions of the group members. These characters, including GANGANYI (Yujin), DAL-E (Gaeul), NAORI (Rei), CHERRY (Wonyoung), CHEEZ (Liz), and ERANG-E (Leeseo), are now available as plush toys for pre-order. The plushies will be released on June 6th and shipped from Germany towards the end of June.
What the internet did with it
- Fans have been comparing the MINIVE characters to the members, noting the similarities in features, such as birthmarks and dimples.
- The introduction of MINIVE has drawn comparisons to other K-pop groups' virtual characters, like BTS's BT21 and Stray Kids' SKZOO, which also have their own fan items and plush toys.
- Some fans are hoping for more MINIVE fan items, such as cute outfits for the plushies, similar to those available for SKZOO.
The open question
What other MINIVE fan items can fans expect in the future, and will they be as popular as the plush toys? The success of the MINIVE plushies may depend on how well they capture the essence of the IVE members and their *_사이다_* (satisfying, or giving a sense of satisfaction) factor.
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