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Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
Lifestyle

The power of fandom

After the art toy market reached its peak, Pop Mart, a renowned character-based entertainment company, has partnered with Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to turn its well-known characters from collectables into immersive experiences.

With a shared vision to expand the art toy and tourism markets, they have brought the beloved Crybaby character to the Singapore Oceanarium for "Crybaby Cry Me an Ocean", running until Aug 30.

Created by Thai artist Nisa "Molly" Srikumdee in 2017, Crybaby is an adorable character that is marketed successfully in many countries, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. According to Pop Mart, Crybaby was chosen as the main character for "Crybaby Cry Me An Ocean" because it represents every shade of emotion.

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