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Pop Mart Launches Merodi in Hong Kong, Sales Lag

2/27/2026

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  • Pop Mart launched Merodi in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay on February 27, 2026.
  • Taiwanese artist Will Chen Wei-hua created Merodi, a girl who can talk to animals.
  • Despite the launch, customer interest was low, with a salesperson noting few sales.
  • The release follows the debut of Supertutu and fits Pop Mart's strategy to introduce new intellectual properties.
  • Investors remained confident as Pop Mart's shares rose over 2% to HK$229.80.