The SPOT.ph Early 'Ber Gift Guide: Your Korea-Obsessed Friend Edition

(SPOT.ph) If you're reading this you are most likely either the type to plan ahead for presents, or are a crammer desperately trying to find ideas for everyone on your list. Regardless of the type of shopper you are, there's no judgment coming from us. Now, everyone pretty much had a K-moment or two in the past few years but for some, it's become a lifestyle. You probably have that friend who lives and breathes K-content may it be in the form of K-Pop or K-Drama. Heck, he or she probably calls you chinggu and utters Korean phrases once in a while. So in honor of your K-obsessed pal, here's a guide on what you can get them for the holidays.

Also read: The SPOT.ph Early 'Ber Gift Guide: Tita Edition

Here are 10 Christmas gift ideas you can give to your Korea-obsessed chinggu this holiday season:

Fandom Feels Hallyu Sticker Packs (P159) from Fandom Feels PH

Who doesn't love stickers? To be specific, themed stickers that can be great conversation starters for when your friend is working alone in a coffee shop. Can you just imagine them being approached by someone just because they had Crash Landing On You merch on their insulated flask? Such a meet-cute moment. 

Available online. 

Attorney Woo Pop Socket (P200) from Mari Maarte

Admit it, your friend most likely taught you the popular "Woo to the Young to the Woo" greeting and you probably have your own version of it too. Show your appreciation for your K-obsessed bestie by gifting her this Attorney Woo Pop Socket, that way she'll have an easier time watching her dramas on the go. 

Available online.

Tote bag (starts at P60) from Eko Luntian

We all have that friend who's basically MIA because they just started bingeing on a new K-Drama. As a sign of true friendship, why not gift them this tote bag from local shop Eko Luntian? That way you know you're really special if they break their self-imposed social hiatus. 

Available on Shopee.

Popcorn Card Sleeves (P109) from NCAT

Your K-Pop-loving friend can never have too many photo card sleeves. Photo cards are, after all, their most prized possessions. Help your friend protect and secure their future child's tuition (yes, the collective value is that high!) by gifting them more photo card sleeves for all planned and unplanned photo card pulls that might come their way.

Available on Lazada.

Customized Photo Cards (starts at P5) from Fifty and Beyond

Yes, your chinggu might have tons of their bias' photo cards but that doesn't mean they shouldn't have one of their own. Why not surprise your friend with a set featuring their picture as well as any photos you have together as a cute reminder of your friendship?

Available on Shopee.

Hometown Cha Cha Cha-Inspired Handmade Jewelry (starts at P160) from Mumoonti

There are other ways to support your friend's love for K-content and by that, we mean gifting them cute accessories that they can use day-to-day. Take this Hometown Cha Cha Cha-inspired jewelry for example. Not only is it cute, but it will also remind your friend of the literal tears she shed while watching and enjoying said drama.

Available on Shopee.

Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm (P850) from Kahi

You've probably noticed this pink balm being used on dramas if you've spent time binge-watching with your friend lately. The moisturizing balm from Kahi has anti-aging benefits and can stimulate collagen production to restore elasticity to the skin. No wonder it's such a huge hit among Koreans. 

Available on Lazada.

Shine by Jessica Jung (P650) from Fully Booked

Remember when you were just children and you were dreaming about being pop stars? It might have been a pipe dream for you but for your friend? You bet she's still dreaming of performing in front of thousands. If she's been fangirling for a long time then former Girls Generation member Jessica Jung's fiction book Shine would be a great present for her. The book, which may or may not be based on Jung's life as an idol, tells the story of a Korean-American who was recently accepted into the industry. 

Available online; See a list of Fully Booked branches.

Neukkun Plushie (P580) from Bow Meow Pet Shop

Your drama-obsessed friend may have watched Descendants of the Sun more than a couple of times already and honestly; we can't blame her for doing so as we always love staring at the dreamy Song Joong Ki. Remind her of Yoo Shi-jin and Kang Mo-yeon's love story by gifting her this Neukkun Plushie that was featured in the drama. That way she'll also have a cuddle buddy for when she watches more shows during the holidays. 

Available on Shopee.

Oppa Planner Journal (P699) from Oppa Planner

This would be the perfect gift to your "always late, never on time" pal. Blame it on the sleepless nights watching K-Dramas all you want, but you know nothing motivates your friend better than anything with her favorite Korean actors in it. Who knows, she might finally make it to your next catch up sesh without being an hour late with this planner in hand.

Available on Lazada.