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Must Buy! Official Hige Dandism Pop-Up Store Lands in Taipei with 4 Limited Edition Merchandise Items Revealed

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese band Official Hige Dandism (Higedan) will hold a pop-up store in Taipei from August 21 to August 31 as part of their 2026 Asia tour.
  • The pop-up store will feature exclusive merchandise, including city-limited items like LED magnets, T-shirts, posters, and keychains.
  • The band is known for popular theme songs from dramas and anime, including hits like 'I LOVE…' and 'Pretender,' and has a strong following in Taiwan.

Japanese popular band Official Hige Dandism, also known as Higedan, is bringing their "OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM 2026 ASIA POP-UP" to Taipei. The limited-time store will open at Uni-President Department Store from August 21 to August 31, coinciding with their 2026 Asia tour.

Founded in 2012, Official Hige Dandism has captivated audiences across Asia with their lead singer's clear, powerful vocals and sophisticated rock arrangements. They have produced numerous hit theme songs for popular TV dramas and anime. Their song 'I LOVE…' became a classic love ballad after being featured in the drama 'Love Lasts Forever,' while 'Pretender,' the theme for the movie 'The Confidence Man JP,' set impressive streaming records.

The band has also contributed iconic songs like 'Mixed Nuts' for the anime 'Spy x Family' and 'Cry Baby' for 'Tokyo Revengers,' achieving consistent success on Taiwan's streaming charts and earning a dedicated fanbase across all age groups.

The Taipei pop-up store is part of a larger Asian tour that includes stops in Seoul, Singapore, and Bangkok. The Seoul event saw all reservation slots fill up within 20 minutes, attracting nearly 5,000 visitors. In Taipei, fans can visit the store before or after the band's concerts at the Taipei Arena on August 29 and 30.

In addition to over 20 official merchandise items, the pop-up will offer exclusive "city-limited" products for Taipei, such as LED magnets, original T-shirts, posters, and limited keychains. Other items available include coasters, random keychains, bandanas, and tote bags featuring popular album art. The band's latest live performance work, 'OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM LIVE at STADIUM 2025,' will also be available on DVD, Blu-ray, and CD.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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