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Ceramic Mug Pot: For a Perfect Meal Even When You’re Alone—A Delicious Challenge from a Renowned Japanese Ceramics House

• This is a project for single-serving ceramic mugs made in Arita, Japan—a renowned center for ceramics.
• Using premium ingredients and expertise that bring out the best in rice, we’ve made it possible for everyone to enjoy the authentic pot-cooked rice flavor that was once exclusive to omakase restaurants.
• To overcome the limitations of handmade products with limited production quantities, we’ve structured this project with staggered shipping dates.

A delicious bowl of rice lingers in the heart longer than any other dish. The gleaming grains of rice inside the earthenware pot, the moist, warm sensation spreading from the tip of the spoon, the plump texture filling your mouth, and the sweet, savory flavor—this is precisely why Japanese culinary artisans pay such close attention to the pots they use to cook rice.

The “Single-Serving Ceramic Mug Rice Cooker” was born from the convergence of the technical expertise of Arita—a pottery village with a 400-year tradition—the creative ideas of a top ryokan chef, and the know-how of a Japanese tableware company. This ceramic rice cooker, which enhances the flavor of rice using only a microwave without the need for precise heat control, is made from Japanese kaolin and Zimbabwean petalite, boasting the highest quality. Those who have been moved by the world of fine dining offered by the Mug Pot say in unison, “This is a product that lets anyone cook rice like a chef and savor the natural sweetness of the rice.” . This special mug rice cooker raised approximately 450 million won on Makuake and is now ready to grace our dining tables via wadiz.

Lava Smart Guitar: Play Like a Pro Every Time—The Innovative Challenge of a Cutting-Edge Smart Guitar

• This is the official domestic launch project for the “Smart Guitar LAVA ME 4,” presented exclusively on wadiz through a direct contract with John Bird’s headquarters.
• Used by renowned international musicians, this guitar is already generating significant buzz in the global market.
• The motto “Anyone can become a pro” led to promotional events that lowered the price barrier, causing the project to rapidly rise to become one of the most talked-about campaigns.

Everyone has dreamed of playing a musical instrument at least once. However, faced with expensive lesson fees and the difficulty of self-learning, people often give up quickly. Even professional musicians constantly face this dilemma. They need an environment to broaden their musical horizons, but purchasing equipment or recruiting band members every time is no easy task. Now, a “smart guitar” that is revolutionizing the music industry has arrived on wadiz. This guitar, which surpassed 100 million won in just 30 minutes after the project launched and topped the real-time rankings, is already a famous bestseller overseas. It supports everything from smart tuning and personalized lessons for beginners to a variety of features needed by professional musicians.

The Lava Smart Guitar has generated even more excitement in the booming “hobby” sector, raising total funding to 340 million won. Driven by the successive successes of musical instrument projects, wadiz’s Film & Music category has shown remarkable growth, with a 367% increase compared to the second quarter’s weekly average transaction volume.

Bronco LP: Where Classic Cars Meet LPs—A Retro Challenge That Dips You Deep into Analog Charm

• This is an LP turntable project that recreates the design of the classic vintage car, the “Ford Bronco.”
• It combines modern technology—from analog LPs to radio and Bluetooth—into a 4-in-1 device.
• It has built a sense of familiarity by lowering the barriers to complex and difficult-to-use audio equipment, while earning trust through 25 years of expertise and after-sales service.

If you love retro vibes, you definitely couldn’t have passed up this “Vintage LP Turntable” project. First released in 1964, discontinued in 1996, and re-released in 2020, this classic old car— Ford’s “Bronco.”

Equipped with a 3-speed LP player, as well as radio, USB, Bluetooth, and AUX functionality, it has ignited the hearts of modern consumers longing for that analog charm.The response was so overwhelming that 3,767 people signed up for notifications alone. The vintage-chic logo, the faithfully restored headlights and turn signals, and the moment you turn on the speakers—which perfectly capture the car’s headlights illuminating the darkness—your eyes and ears are transported into a scene straight out of a classic movie.

Ugly Lovely Baby Melon Vegan Cream: A “Lovely” Challenge Using Discarded “Ugly” Produce

• This is LG Household & Health Care’s new clean & vegan beauty project, which upcycles discarded agricultural byproducts into cosmetic ingredients.
• It was launched after receiving recognition for its functionality and quality, including vegan certification and skin irritation testing.
• Its approachable and lively branding stood out, making “clean beauty”—a concept that once felt vague—easily accessible and allowing anyone to participate in conscious consumption.

Beauty is no longer just about “being beautiful for myself.” This is why clean beauty and vegan products—which nurture both the individual and the environment—are steadily growing in popularity. LG Household & Health Care, a major player in South Korea’s cosmetics industry, also wanted to join this journey in search of true beauty. Theyturned to wadiz to launch the “Ugly Lovely Baby Melon Vegan Cream,” made from baby melons discarded by local farmers .The moment you apply this cream, you can help make not only your skin but also the world a little more lovely.

To promote eco-friendly values and cheer vegan brands, wadiz recruits <GREEN MAKERS> every year. Recruitment for the 7th season is currently underway↗, and the success of the Baby Melon Cream is inspiring vegan brands, makers, and aspiring makers across the country.

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Written by Lee Eun-ah, Edited by Jeong Yu-jin