When in Korea, especially when the new year is around the corner, lots of people like to grab planners and diaries from places such as Artbox because of how cute and simple they are. However, due to the pandemic, travelling to Korea is not an option, so why not get your 2021 Korean Planners online instead?
Here are 11 Planners from Korea to kickstart your 2021:
Chou Chou Diary by Pleple
This Korean scheduler comes in 8 different designs, with the most popular being the Dreaming Doggy design which has a picture of a corgi sleeping on the moon on the cover.
There are monthly and weekly plan pages inside, as well as some stickers, to mark out important events.
The scheduler also comes with a PVC cover, so you can still salvage it in cases of accidental coffee spills.
You can purchase this on Shopee here.
New Shopee Users can get $7 off a min purchase of $15 using the code ‘SHOPEEXMDC’, valid till 30th April 2021
Ardium 2021 Weekly Basic Planner
The Ardium 2021 Planner has a simple and minimalistic design which comes in various colours such as Pink Lavender, Ash Gray and Aquamarine.
While it does have yearly and monthly plan pages, the highlight of the Ardium 2021 Planner are the weekly planner pages. On the left is a where you can get a weekly overview of your schedule, and on the right is where you can jot down more detailed stuff like meeting notes.
You can purchase this on Shopee here and here.
Ardium: Memories Of 12 Months Diary
This range of Korean planners from Ardium comes with an artistic cover design, almost like those Korean novels or poetry books you find in Korean bookstores.
There are 6 different designs for you to choose from.
Just like its name, there is a section for you to fill in your most memorable memories for the year, ranking it from 1 to 5. Also, at the bottom of the monthly plans, there is a tiny calendar you can customize yourself, as well as a daily checklist table.
You can purchase this on Shopee here.
Dash And Dot: Wish A5 Diary
These minimal aesthetic diaries from Korea almost look like Kinfolk magazines. If you’re looking for something small and convenient, these A5 diaries might be for you.
They also come with a set of stickers that complement the cover design.
You can purchase this on Shopee here.
End-And Diary by Iconic
With the Korean words ‘하루끝, 하루시작’, which means the end and start of the day, printed on all 6 of their designs, the End-And Diary is the perfect way to end your day by jotting down your thoughts and preparing for the new day.
3 out of the 6 designs have a cat in it, so this seems like a perfect gift for all the cat-lovers out there.
The monthly plan pages have different concept drawings and the weekly plan pages spread across 2 pages for a week.
You can purchase this on Shopee here.
Iconic: The Planner 2021
Iconic also has a range of minimalistic planners for those who don’t want anything too fancy. It comes in a range of lovely pastel colours such as lavender, coral pink ad vintage mint.
The Planner has three different sizes, S, M and L.
The Planner is size S, comes with a little pocket at the front so you can insert notes and name cards for easy access. Sizes M & L do not have the handy pocket in front, so do take note.
You can purchase this on Shopee here.
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Eeden Design: Month And Note Planner
With the words ‘달과노트’ (meaning: month and note literally) written on the cover of these beautifully illustrated designs, this planner is for those who only need monthly planner pages and pages to take down notes.
Our favourite design has got to be the one where we see two people strolling in the middle of a pastel-coloured forest.
Choose from 4 different designs on Shopee here.
Kakao Friends: Little Friends Diary with Bookmark
You can’t talk about Korea without mentioning Kakao Friends. The Kakao Friends characters are loved worldwide, and this range of Little Friends makes them look even cuter!
The Little Friends Diary comes with a little bookmark on the right side of the diary cover. The inside is filled with yearly, monthly and weekly planner pages.
The question is, are you going to get a Ryan or an Apeach diary?
You can purchase this on Shopee here.
Kakao Friends: Ryan/Apeach Diary Set
If you love the character Ryan and Apeach as much as we do, then this diary set is for you. It comes with a 2021 Diary, 2 Décor Stickers, 1 Gel Pen and 1 Mini Calendar.
The cover is a simple design of the Ryan/Apeach character with the words 2021 Daily Planner.
There’s also an option for you to just get the diary by itself.
You can purchase this on Shopee here or here.
Starbucks Korea 2021 Planner And Cross Bags
Starbucks Korea has partnered with Moleskine and Armani Exchange to create a range of newly designed schedulers and planners for 2021.
They are:
- Standing Scheduler (White)
- Handy Scheduler (Green)
- Routine Scheduler (Mini, White with Green Circle)
- Note Keeper (collab with Armani Exchange)
They’ve also partnered with Rawrow to create a versatile foldable cross bag, available in colours Navy, Cream and Black.
You can purchase them on Shopee here.
Iconic: Witty Diary 2021
If you haven’t noticed by now, Iconic has a lot of Korean schedulers in the market. Witty’s Colourful Diary has a range of bright, cartoon-illustrated covers.
If you’re someone who wants something more happy and cheerful, Witty’s Colourful Diary has a different concept for each month as well.
Choose from 6 designs on Shopee here.
New Shopee Users can get $7 off a min purchase of $15 using the code ‘SHOPEEXMDC’, valid till 30th April 2021
Where To Buy Korean Planners 2021
Start your year right with these Korean planners! Despite being not able to travel for the time being, e-commerce platforms are a great way to purchase items overseas. These planners would make amazing gifts for your close friends as well.
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