A bandaged child sits beside a patched teddy bear. Between them is a stethoscope; beneath them, a pair of little medicine-cabinet drawers. The scene looks like a child's game of playing doctor, but the details make it more tender: both companions seem to need looking after.

That is a useful place to begin with HIRONO Well Pharmacy. The pharmacy theme connects HIRONO's emotional world with familiar objects of care, from a collectible figure to medicine-bag pouches, a ceramic cup and capsule jewelry. It also has a real-world setting in HIRONO's Shanghai store, where traditional apothecary references become a space for art and everyday life.

Here is the story behind the concept, what to notice in the designs and how to choose an authentic piece from the Well Pharmacy selection at Ri-son.

HIRONO Well Pharmacy Series Figure

Discover the central figure in the theme: HIRONO and a teddy-bear companion sharing a small scene of care.

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Who created HIRONO?

HIRONO was created by artist Lang. POP MART's official artist profile describes a practice that moves between painting, sculpture, toys and animation. The character's emotional expression is central to that work: HIRONO offers a place for viewers to recognize something of themselves.

A more personal account appears in Lang's interview with Artron. After becoming a father, he wrote a letter expressing hopes for his child, then developed the image that became HIRONO. He also recognized that the character's emotions reflected his own inner life. In the same interview, Lang connected cardboard elements in his work with memories of making things from cardboard as a child.

This gives the designs a different starting point from a character built only around being cheerful or cute. Fragility, stubbornness and sadness can coexist with affection. A damaged-looking object or a bandage can belong to the story without needing a dramatic explanation.

What is HIRONO Well Pharmacy?

Well Pharmacy is a pharmacy-inspired expression of the HIRONO world, represented in collectible and lifestyle products. To understand its visual language, look beyond the product name to the Shanghai store concept.

In a POP MART brand announcement distributed by PR Newswire, HIRONO's first permanent store is identified as opening in Shanghai on February 21, 2025. The announcement describes concrete, reclaimed wood and rows of traditional medicine-cabinet drawers, with the apothecary reference extending from physical care to emotional attention.

The Shanghai municipal government's store introduction independently documents the same material palette and Chinese medicine-cabinet inspiration. It places the store at Central Plaza, 381 Middle Huaihai Road, and describes a mix of art, clothing, accessories and collectibles.

That context makes the theme more specific than a generic “healing” collection. A pharmacy is a place where needs are noticed and remedies are kept within reach. Translated into HIRONO's world, its drawers, containers and everyday tools become a vocabulary for care.

Why do the designs look worn, patched and imperfect?

The Shanghai store's designers offer a useful explanation. In Interior Design's interview with Studio Profile, Josh Ren and Baoer Wang discuss working with Lang to create a physical home for HIRONO. They describe reclaimed wood and cast concrete as materials capable of carrying emotion through texture, age and contrast.

Ren calls HIRONO “a vessel for a wide range of complicated emotions.” The interview connects the store's material choices with the character's world, including the contrast between softer wood and solid sheltering concrete.

For a collector, that is a helpful lens for looking at the products. Frayed fabric, a repaired bear or an aged metal finish need not be read as decoration added at random. They can suggest use, memory and attachment. The product readings below are Ri-son's observations of the designs; the individual symbols do not all have a published explanation from Lang.

The Well Pharmacy figure: two companions looking after each other

The figure brings several parts of the concept into one small composition. HIRONO wears striped clothing and a bandage around the head. Beside him sits a teddy bear with visible repair details. The stethoscope links the two characters, while the drawer-shaped base recalls the apothecary setting.

The strongest detail is the relationship. The bear is more than a prop placed beside a solitary character: its position makes the scene feel shared. A viewer might read it as mutual care, childhood make-believe or the comfort of a familiar companion. None of those readings requires HIRONO to look conventionally happy.

The figure is a good starting point if you want the theme's story in one display piece. Give it enough space for the bear and base to remain visible. The Ri-son listing currently presents this as a specific figure, rather than a random assortment of several characters.

Little Medicine Bag: the apothecary idea becomes portable

The Little Medicine Bag Earphone Pouch translates the pharmacy concept into a soft everyday accessory. In the product photo, an off-white body, red stitched details and bandaged HIRONO motif give it a practical, familiar appearance. It resembles something that belongs in a small kit rather than an elaborate display case.

Its appeal is the meeting of theme and use: you can keep a tiny essential close while carrying a recognizable part of the HIRONO world. Ri-son's listing gives approximate dimensions of 8 × 3 × 7.5 cm and lists cotton and spandex as the main materials. Compare those measurements with your own earphone case.

Little Medicine Bag Earphone Pouch

A small fabric accessory for daily essentials. Select the Medicine Bag option and review the listed dimensions for fit.

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Little Book of Remedies: a different kind of keepsake

The Little Book of Remedies Earphone Pouch takes the form of a miniature fabric book. Its neutral color, frayed edges and illustrated cover make it feel like a well-used object saved for personal reasons. Compared with the Medicine Bag's practical-kit reference, this design is more bookish and reflective.

A book of remedies invites an association with advice, stories and things remembered. For someone who already collects notebooks, illustrated books or small textile accessories, that connection may matter more than owning another figure.

Ri-son's listing describes cotton-linen textile fibers and lyocell and gives approximate dimensions of 6.5 × 3.2 × 8.1 cm. The two pouch styles appear as selectable options in the catalog; choose the intended design before checkout.

Little Book of Remedies Earphone Pouch

Choose the Little Book of Remedies option for the book-shaped design shown here.

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Metal Pill Pendant: a blister pack reimagined

The Metal Pill Pendant is visually different from a capsule necklace. Its rectangular metal element resembles a pharmaceutical blister pack, with two raised character motifs. A braided cord and dark attachment hardware give it the character of a bag or personal accessory.

The interesting move is the change of material. Something normally associated with disposable packaging becomes a durable object with texture and weight. The pharmacy reference is immediately recognizable, while the character details reward looking closer.

HIRONO Well Pharmacy Metal Pill Pendant

Explore the metal accessory interpretation of the pharmacy theme, including its attachment and packaging details.

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Solace Ceramic Cup: bringing the story home

The Solace Ceramic Cup gives Well Pharmacy a domestic setting. The product image shows a rounded brown vessel and a sculpted HIRONO detail in a bear-shaped covering. Its earthy colors and modeled forms sit comfortably beside the collection's wood, cloth and aged-metal references.

“Solace” means comfort during difficulty. Here, that word connects naturally with a daily pause for a drink. The cup lets the collector use an object from the theme rather than only look at one. Ri-son lists a 400 ml capacity; follow the product's care guidance for cleaning and use.

HIRONO Well Pharmacy Solace Ceramic Cup

A 400 ml ceramic collectible for a desk, reading corner or home collection.

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POPOP Capsule Necklace: a related wearable design

The POPOP HIRONO Healing Capsule Necklace takes the remedy motif into jewelry. It deserves a separate introduction because it is a necklace with its own material and care requirements, rather than another version of the metal bag accessory.

Ri-son's listing describes S925 sterling silver and walnut wood, with a twist-open structure revealing a small HIRONO face. The image shows the contrast clearly: a cool-toned metal upper section and a warm wooden lower section. The hidden face makes the design something the wearer can discover through handling, not only through its outer silhouette.

POPOP HIRONO Healing Capsule Necklace

Explore the related jewelry piece and its listed materials, chain length and opening mechanism.

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Which Well Pharmacy piece should you choose?

If you want…	Start with…	Why it fits
The most complete visual story	Well Pharmacy figure	The child, bear, stethoscope and drawers share one scene.
A soft everyday accessory	Medicine Bag pouch	It turns the pharmacy reference into portable storage.
A literary, textured object	Book of Remedies pouch	The fabric-book form suits a quieter personal style.
A distinctive bag accessory	Metal Pill Pendant	Blister-pack imagery gives the theme a strong graphic identity.
A collectible for the home	Solace Ceramic Cup	It connects the artwork with a daily ritual.
A jewelry piece	POPOP Capsule Necklace	Mixed materials and a hidden detail create a wearable keepsake.

You do not need every format to appreciate the concept. A figure and a cup can tell a coherent story in a home; a pouch and a pendant can bring the same idea into daily travel. Start with the object you would enjoy using or seeing most often.

Where to buy authentic HIRONO Well Pharmacy products

You can shop authentic HIRONO collectibles at Ri-son. As an independent global buyer and retailer, Ri-son sources products through its global buying network; it is separate from POP MART's official stores.

The product cards in this guide lead directly to the relevant Ri-son listings. Compare the exact item, selected design, packaging condition and included components. The figure, pouches, cup and jewelry are sold separately unless a listing explicitly describes a bundle.

For more of the artist's world, browse the HIRONO collection at Ri-son. Current prices and availability appear on each product page.

Frequently asked questions

Who designed HIRONO?

HIRONO was created by artist Lang. His work explores personal feelings through painting, sculpture, toys and other media.

What does Well Pharmacy mean?

It brings pharmacy and apothecary imagery into HIRONO's emotional world. The Shanghai store's medicine drawers and material palette provide documented context for that idea.

What is the connection with Shanghai?

HIRONO's first permanent store opened in Shanghai in 2025. POP MART's brand announcement and Shanghai's government website describe its traditional medicine-cabinet inspiration.

Is the Well Pharmacy figure a blind box?

The current Ri-son listing is for a specific figure. The related pouches, cup and accessories are separate products, not characters guaranteed in one assortment.

What is the difference between the Metal Pill Pendant and the capsule necklace?

The Metal Pill Pendant is a blister-pack-style accessory with cord and hardware. The POPOP capsule piece is a necklace, listed with silver and walnut wood and an opening character detail.

Which pouch should I buy?

Choose the Medicine Bag for the miniature-kit shape or the Book of Remedies for the fabric-book design. Compare the dimensions with the item you want to carry.

Can I buy authentic Well Pharmacy collectibles at Ri-son?

Yes. Follow the product cards above and review the exact listing and selected option before ordering.

Bring a small part of the Well Pharmacy story into your day: explore HIRONO at Ri-son and choose the figure, accessory or home object that speaks to you.