芭比娃娃制作公司将为BTS制作玩偶

Looks like Barbie and Ken will be getting new buddies soon. Mattel is working with K-pop group BTS on an official doll collection, confirmed the toy maker on Monday.

The collaboration* was revealed at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, where the company announced a comprehensive, worldwide licensing agreement with BTS under its management, the South Korean entertainment company Big Hit Entertainment.

In a press release, Mattel said a toy line inspired by the Korean act will launch this summer, “created around the likenesses of the band’s seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook.”

“The dolls will be fashioned in the looks from the BTS’ iconic and YouTube record-breaking Idol music video,” said Mattel.

Mattel’s “multi-category license” with BTS expands beyond dolls. The makers of the Barbie doll also teased* “collectible figures, games, and more.”

The American toy manufacturer also announced the news on Twitter, tagging BTS’ official account along with Big Hit Entertainment. The hashtag-laden tweet has been shared over 90,000 times.

Known for their huge social media following, BTS has become a global phenomenon since their debut in June 2013.

In May 2018, the band’s third Korean studio album, “Love Yourself: Tear,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the highest-charting album by an Asian act. (SD-Agencies)