BIGBANG & KRUNK Pop-Up Café Opens in Shanghai

If you’re a BIGBANG fan visiting Shanghai—or just love K-pop collabs—you’ll want to know where to find the newest KRUNK-themed café. This isn’t just another pop-up: it’s a full immersive experience blending hip-hop culture, K-pop memorabilia, and café culture, all in one spot.

Yes, there is now a BIGBANG X KRUNK pop-up café in Shanghai. It opened on December 18, 2015, at Nanfang Shopping Mall in the city’s southern district, combining KRUNK—YG’s iconic hip-hop cartoon character—with Paris Baguette, a well-known dessert chain under SPC Group.

What Is KRUNK—and Why Is It at a Café?

KRUNK is YG Entertainment’s signature character, designed as a stylish hip-hop artist. It first appeared in Lee Hi’s 2011 music video “It’s Over” and quickly became a symbol of YG’s brand identity. Since December 2013, KRUNK merchandise has been sold publicly, and the character has appeared in ping pong pubs, fashion events like Seoul Fashion Week, and Art Toy Culture 2015 exhibitions. It’s gone far beyond being just a mascot.

The BIGBANG X KRUNK Café Concept

This Shanghai pop-up is based on the third installment of the collaboration: the “BAE BAE” version. The café’s décor and menu items reinterpret classic offerings through the lens of BIGBANG and KRUNK. The space doubles as a cultural hub, displaying exclusive merchandise and limited-edition products you can buy. It’s not just a place to grab a coffee—it’s a destination for fans.

What to Expect Inside the Café

Visitors to the BIGBANG X KRUNK Café will find an interior decorated around the BAE BAE theme. Beyond the aesthetic, the café sells special edition goods and themed food and drinks. KRUNK’s previous pop-ups—in Tokyo and Osaka in August 2015—attracted hundreds of fans on opening day, with sell-out crowds all day. This Shanghai location brings the same level of excitement to China for the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the BIGBANG X KRUNK Café open in Shanghai?

The BIGBANG X KRUNK Café opened on December 18, 2015, at Nanfang Shopping Mall in southern Shanghai.

Where is the café located?

It is located in Nanfang Shopping Mall, a major retail destination in Shanghai’s southern district.

What is KRUNK?

KRUNK is YG Entertainment’s official character, portrayed as a fashionable hip-hop artist. It originated in a music video in 2011 and has since become a key part of YG’s branding, appearing in various collaborations, events, and product lines.

Has this café appeared anywhere else before?

Yes, a similar KRUNK X BIGBANG Café launched in Tokyo and Osaka in August 2015 and saw huge crowds from the first day.

What makes this café different from a regular Paris Baguette?

This is a limited-time collaboration pop-up with custom décor, exclusive BIGBANG and KRUNK merchandise, and themed food and drinks—not just a regular bakery café.

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