Happy Valentine’s Day!

Friendly reminder: V-Day is around the corner! Whether your love language is gifts or your partner’s, it’s always fun to show a little appreciation. Stuck? We’ve got you covered. Scroll on for some easy gift ideas for your pookie. (We cringed, too.)

Know Your Audience

You know the saying. It’s the thought that counts. Cheesy, but true. A good gift is all in its meaning. Would they prefer a sentimental or practical gift? A great way to figure it out is basing your gift on their interests or hobbies.

Be Specific

It goes deeper than knowing your partner loves Sanrio©. It’s about knowing which character brings them comfort. You might know their favourite K-pop group. But ask yourself: who is their bias? Better yet, who is their bias wrecker?

Know Your Sanrio©

With Sanrio©, there’s a world of potential gifts. For the partner with a plushie collection, it might be super simple. But maybe your S.O. loves a surprise. In that case, blind boxes could be your new go-to. For a cute present that’ll get lots of use, Sanrio© socks or a tote might do the trick.

For those completely new to Sanrio©, though, here’s a quick character guide:

• Hello Kitty: The OG. Iconic with her red bow, she loves cookies and new friends.
• Kuromi: The purple bunny might look punk rock, but she’s a girl’s girl and loves romance novels.
• My Melody: A big cake fan. She’s sweet, pink, and has a mouse best friend named Flat.
• Pompompurin: Decked out in a brown beret, this golden retriever is a mama’s boy.
• Cinnamoroll: Cinnamoroll is a shy guy who loves his naps and flies by flapping his ears.
• Pochacco: The sporty pup lives and breathes for a good walk. He's also a fan of banana ice cream.
• Keroppi: This tiny frog has a big heart. He adores baseball, boomerangs, and his family.
• LittleTwinStars: Kiki and Lala are twin stars. Lala is older and loves art. Kiki is a cheeky and curious boy.
• Badtz-maru: A little penguin who’s got a lot of mischief up his wings.

Make your Valentine’s gift the cutest it could be with a little bit of Sanrio©.

For Your K-Pop Fan

So, your partner’s going feral over this group or that. But you’re not sure where to begin in fueling their obsession. For the photocard collector, you can’t go wrong with a refill of photocard pockets or stickers. Are they planning for a concert? Go for that lightstick.

In need of a glossary? Here’s a quick glimpse to get you started. There are way more terms to learn, so godspeed.

• Bias: Your resident fan's favourite group member.
• Biaswrecker: The group member that makes your partner question their bias choices.
• Comeback: When a K-pop artist or group releases a new song.
• Debut: In the world of K-pop, this refers to when a K-pop trainee (see below) officially releases their first single or does their first public performance.
• Idol: Another term for a K-pop artist.
• Trainee: A K-pop star in the making. They often spend years under a label training in song and dance.

Go forth and gift your S.O. their faves!

New NYU NYU Jewelry, Anyone?

Try saying that ten times fast. Let your gift last with earrings from NYU NYU, a Korean brand that designs simple jewelry to bring you everyday elegance. If you’re not sure about what style to go with, pay attention to your partner’s patterns.

• Silver or gold? Go with their usual or call a loved one for help.
• Drops, dangles, hoops, or studs? A simple glance at their collection will let you know their preferences. And Google’s your friend for these terms! (Bonus points if you go off memory.)
• Floral, bow, or butterfly? Each design gives off different vibes, so be thoughtful!

Bottom line with this gift idea: let your partner gleam.

There are way more hobbies and fandoms out there. Just know you don’t need to be an expert in all your partner’s interests — the point is to invest in what brings them joy. To be loved is to be seen, and as long as that shines through, your gift will mean a lot.

Love,

SUKOSHI <3