LINE FRIENDS BT21 Mang Plush

Mang is one of the eight characters of BT21, a global character brand created through a collaboration between LINE FRIENDS and the world-renowned K-pop group BTS. Each character was designed by a member of the group, with Mang specifically created by J-Hope.

Mang is a dancing pony who wears a mask to hide his true face. The brand originated in South Korea in 2017 as part of the 'FRIENDS CREATORS' project. While the intellectual property and design are rooted in South Korea, manufacturing is decentralized across Asia, mainly in China, to meet massive global demand. Ownership remains with LINE FRIENDS Corp, which is a subsidiary of IPX Corporation, a major player in the global character and IP industry.