In downtown West Allis, a unique retail space is filling a gap in Wisconsin’s music scene. K-Pop Wonderland, which opened in January 2024, is one of only two stores of its kind in the entire state.
Owner Tina Melk opened the store to create an accessible K-pop community in Milwaukee. She grew tired of traveling to Chicago for every event, so she decided to start her own store. The shop sells merchandise associated with Korean pop groups, from tote bags and charm bracelets to CDs to collectible figurines and beyond.
“I opened this store because we didn’t really have a K-pop community that was easily accessible within Milwaukee,” Melk said…