But Labubu’s popularity has spiked over the past year, thanks to celebrity endorsements. Lisa, from K-pop mega group Blackpink, has frequently professed her love of the creature on social media.

What catapulted Labubu into the pantheon of global trends was the collaboration with POP MART, the giant of blind boxes, which has been offering limited series of these collectible figures since 2015.

With its big head, sharp teeth, large eyes, and fuzzy footy pajamas, Labubu has drawn mixed reactions. While some find it creepy, others see it as endearing, and its popularity is skyrocketing ...

BANGKOK – The Ramathibodi Poison Centre has issued a warning about a dangerous illicit drug known by the street names “Labubu” or “Khanom” (meaning “snack”), which reportedly ...