{"id":907,"date":"2026-05-18T04:39:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T04:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/fab260514003-en\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T06:58:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:58:06","slug":"fab260514003-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/fab260514003-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Loofloop Partners with Naver Webtoon&#8217;s &#8216;Maru is a Puppy&#8217; to Unveil 2026 Swimwear Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article\">\n<div class=\"article-inline-image\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/fab260514003_01.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"original-title\" style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.4\">Loofloop Partners with Naver Webtoon&#x27;s &#x27;Maru is a Puppy&#x27; to Unveil 2026 Swimwear Collection<\/div>\n<p>Leading women&#x27;s swimwear brand Loofloop is poised to define the 2026 swimwear trend through an exciting collaboration with Naver Webtoon&#x27;s popular IP, &#x27;Maru is a Puppy&#x27;. The new collection will debut at a pop-up store at The Hyundai Seoul from May 15 to 31, showcasing the synergy between K-content and fashion to capture the summer market.<\/p>\n<h2>A Stylish Encounter: K-Content IP Meets Swimwear<\/h2>\n<p>The pop-up store is designed to bring together Loofloop&#x27;s distinctive design aesthetic with the strong fandom of Naver Webtoon&#x27;s &#x27;Maru is a Puppy&#x27; IP. This strategic move aims to extend the global appeal of K-content into the fashion category, offering a new way for consumers to experience the charm of domestic content.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-inline-image\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/fab260514003_02.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The &#x27;Maru is a Puppy&#x27; collaboration collection, previewed at the event, is themed &#x27;Maru&#x27;s Trip to Jeju,&#x27; capturing the island&#x27;s blue seas and refreshing summer ambiance. It features original patterns incorporating the beloved character, blended with Loofloop&#x27;s signature romantic details, offering sophisticated swimwear styles that go beyond simple merchandise. Loofloop has consistently positioned swimwear not merely as functional apparel but as fashion statements, establishing a unique market presence with its distinctive artwork.<\/p>\n<h2>The Hyundai Seoul Pop-Up: An Immersive Experience<\/h2>\n<p>Located on the third floor of The Hyundai Seoul, the pop-up store is curated around the concept &#x27;Somewhere in Blue,&#x27; creating an imagined swimming pool environment. Visitors can explore Loofloop&#x27;s entire product line, from training swimwear to bikinis and beachwear, and directly experience the sensory delight of swimming and the summer atmosphere that Loofloop embodies.<\/p>\n<p>This unique space is expected to serve as a key touchpoint, expanding Loofloop&#x27;s distinctive design language for both existing customers and international visitors to The Hyundai Seoul. Through this strategic collaboration with a K-webtoon IP, the brand aims to convey a fresh and witty sensibility alongside its seasonal collection.<\/p>\n<h2>Expanding Customer Engagement with Rich Promotions<\/h2>\n<p>Loofloop stated that the pop-up highlights its seasonal collection and the IP collaboration collection, reinterpreted with Loofloop&#x27;s unique aesthetic, focusing on seamlessly connecting everyday life with swimming. The brand plans to expand its customer touchpoints and continuously offer differentiated offline experiences, starting with The Hyundai Seoul pop-up.<\/p>\n<p>During the pop-up period, customers can enjoy up to a 15% discount, including on the collaboration collection. Various promotions will also be available, offering limited-edition gifts such as Loofloop parasols and pouches based on purchase amounts. The &#x27;Maru is a Puppy&#x27; collaboration collection will be available for purchase at The Hyundai Seoul pop-up store from May 15 to 31, and subsequently on Loofloop&#x27;s official online store starting May 19.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kstories-variant-link\" style=\"margin:18px 0 6px;text-align:right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/fab260514003-enkr\/\" style=\"padding:10px 18px;border:1px solid #7c3aed;border-radius:14px;color:#7c3aed;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff\">English-Korean Version<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loofloop Partners with Naver Webtoon&#x27;s &#x27;Maru is a Puppy&#x27; to Unveil 2026 Swimwear Collection Leading women&#x27;s swimwear brand Loofloop is&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"remote_featured_image_url":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/fab260514003_01.jpg","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[1153,1154,1152,273,1147,1148,1149,119,1150,1151],"class_list":["post-907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-beauty","tag-2026-trends","tag-beachwear","tag-fashion","tag-k-content","tag-loofloop","tag-maru-is-a-puppy","tag-naver-webtoon","tag-pop-up-store","tag-swimwear","tag-the-hyundai-seoul"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/907","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=907"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/907\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":915,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/907\/revisions\/915"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}