What is Labubu, Really? Labubu isn’t just another quirky collectible figure, it’s a pop culture phenomenon with roots far deeper than its fuzzy surface suggests. At first glance, Labubu may look like a mischievous monster toy. But dive deeper, and you’ll discover a character born from ancient myth, reimagined through modern art. Created in 2015 by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, Labubu began as a sketchbook creature before debuting in The Monsters Trilogy, a children’s illustrated book series. Its global breakout came in 2019 when Lung partnered with Pop Mart, a Beijing-based designer toy company. From that moment, Labubu exploded onto the world stage plushies, keychains, limited-edition vinyls, you name it. One viral moment? BLACKPINK’s Lisa spotted flaunting a Labubu charm on her bag. The internet went wild. But with internet fame comes… internet drama. Mythology Behind the Mischief To understand Labubu’s real inspiration, forget TikTok and head back to the misty forests of Northern