The jolly time of the year is getting closer, also bringing an end to this year. After a long journey that at times took every muscle to move a minute and other times swept away with the wind, we shall enter another year of hard work and joy. To make sure that this year is concluded on a happy note, what can be better than mixing the joy of Christmas spirit and K-drama? We bring you a collection of the best Christmas gifts for K-drama fans.
Top 10 Christmas Gifts for K-drama Fans
Christmas is a time of festivities; no matter what or to whom you are grateful this year, it is worth celebrating. To do so, we have created a list of gifts that will spread warmth, love, and gratitude to your dearest K-drama fan. This list is perfect to guide you on your gift-purchasing spree for yourself or your beloveds. Let’s get right into it!
1) Premium Streaming Service
The most necessary thing that any K-drama fans require is more K-dramas. With so many shows released across various platforms, receiving a Premium streaming subscription is perfect for catching the latest releases of South Korean Entertainment and diving into a weekend binge without skipping multiple advertisements every quarter of a minute.
The best subscription you can get is Rakuten Viki, with a dedicated selection of K-content, including over 1000 dramas and 200 movies. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Kocowa, and AsianCrush also have an attractive collection of K-dramas. You can get each subscription for around $60-$100 annually, making it a thoughtful gift.
2) Projector
If you wish to make the K-drama streaming of your dearest even more entertaining, you can get them a portable projector to watch their favorite actors on a bigger screen. Many varieties are available depending on your budget, gadget, and other requirements. We have found the best ones for projecting from a phone that is also easy to carry around.
One of the best portable projectors available in the market is the Anker Nebula Mars II Pro, with considerably good image quality and a 12,500-mAh battery that can support over 3 hours of K-drama marathon. Apart from that, Xgimi Halo Plus, AAXA P6X, and Vimgo P10 are also good options running between $150 – $550.
3) KAHI Seoul Stick
Any avid K-drama fans must have come across the magic makeup stick that works as a blush, lip color, eye balm, and more, making the lead ready for a romantic date within minutes. The original KAHI Seoul balm is available on their website, along with many more varieties of balms, sunscreens, and highlighters for all skin types. Each costing around $35 – $50.
You can create a skin-care-makeup hamper by including sheet masks, serums, night creams, toner, lipstick, and more. Laneige is one of the companies often featured in K-dramas and used by the stars. Their holiday gift box, including five mini lip masks, is an attraction this year.
4) Seoul Box
If you wish to bring the best of K-drama Land straight to the mailbox, then Seoul Box is a popular gifting item. The box will provide a trip to South Korea straight from your room with 18 Korean snacks, K-pop merch, and K-beauty products. These items are perfect to accompany during late-night snacking sessions as one wonders to start the next episode.
The box comes straight from South Korea through express international shipping, making it a sensory treat. You can get one box or subscribe for monthly packages of approximately $500 for 12 months (12 hampers). They also offer Vegetarian and Halal options and a 36-page booklet diving deeper into the allergen information and other interesting facts.
5) Ramyeon set
What is even a K-drama that doesn’t include a Ramyeon scene? This spicy snack is perfect for bursting stress, pulling an all-nighter, or discreetly inviting your love interest for a hot and spicy night. Moreover, as it is so often woven into the scenes, the craving for its warmth is particularly high during wintery nights.
You can purchase the family pack of Nongshim Kimchi Ramyeon or other varieties from online stores or any local mart for around $100. If you add in some Korean steel chopsticks ($16) and the famous Korean aluminum ramyeon pot ($18.99) with its golden glow, then Christmas is bound to get memorable.
6) Jewelry
The K-jewelry is just as famous around the world as romantic piggyback rides in K-dramas. The leads often wear dainty and intricate pieces that are perfect for everyday use and some glamorous statement pieces to establish who is the queen of the room. These are readily available online for $12 – $25.
Additionally, the customized jewelry adorned with Hangul makes a cute and subtle gift that can be used daily without going against the dress code of schools and offices. Moreover, They are classy enough to go well with formal attires, making them an attractive pick for Christmas gifting.
7) Cassette Player | Portable music player
One of the debatably most popular K-dramas this year is A Time Called You, starring Ahn Hyo-seop, Jeon Yeo-been, and Kang Hoon. The series follows a tragic romance exceeding the limits of time, and the center of this passionate tale is a cassette player. Making it a perfect present for fans who wish to dive into music on their daily commute and perhaps meet their own Koo Yeon-ju.
The cassette player is also a staple technology featured in K-dramas capturing the youth of 80s and 90s Korea, such as the Reply series. It signifies warmth and an escape from the speedy time, making it a romantic gift for Christmas. Due to its large varieties on Amazon as per individual requirements, the player costs range between $16 – $35.
8) Scarf and Gloves
Another classic K-drama gift is the vastly popular red scarf of Ji Eun-Tak (Kim Go-Eun) from Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, starring Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-Wook, and Yoo In-na. It is a warm gift capturing the eternal romance and protective warmth that never goes out of style, similar to Christmas.
You can also get pink gloves that played an essential role in the wildly popular feel-good K-drama Reply 1988. They capture the warmth of friendship, youth, and family, aligning well with the spirit of Christmas time.
9) Journaling kit
If your K-drama fan friend is enthusiastic about journaling, helping them collide their two favorite activities is the best present for Christmas. There are many varieties of K-drama-inspired soft and hardbound journals, sticker sets, washi tapes, and cute Korean stationery available for purchase.
You can also customize them or DIY by following the theme of a K-drama or adding some K-pop according to the taste of your beloved and your budget. This simple kit will convey the thoughtfulness and remind them of your love throughout the year.
10) Merchandise (especially OSTs)
As the world of K-dramas is so vast, including many genres, from sweet romance to suspenseful crime thrillers, there is a wide range of merchandise available for gifting. The K-drama merchandise includes water bottles, OST DVDs, t-shirts, hoodies, dresses, backpacks, keychains, phone covers, candles, and more.
You can also customize a present that your beloved needs by adding images or dialogues from their favorite K-drama or create a variety of merch featuring their favorite actor. The sky is the limit for expressing your love and warmth once you dive into the fantastic world of K-drama.
Hopefully, our small guide can help you find a direction for your gifting spree. Have a very merry Christmas, K-drama fans!
