Meet the Real Creator Behind the Internet’s Favorite Panda and Bear.

1. The Duo That Conquered Your Stickers

You’ve seen them everywhere.

The energetic white panda. The cuddly brown bear. The couple that perfectly captures every stage of love — clingy hugs, playful teasing, tiny jealous moments, dramatic sulks. They dominate sticker packs, meme pages, WhatsApp chats, and Pinterest boards.

Most people call them “Bubu and Dudu.”

But here’s the twist:

Their official names are actually Yier and Bubu.

And today, we’re tracing these beloved characters back to their real home on Weibo — and to the original creator who brought them to life. Because names matter more than you think.

2. Meet the Characters (The Official Bios)

Let’s get this straight from the source.

🐼 Yier (一二)

The playful, expressive white panda.

Mischievous, dramatic, sometimes clingy — always emotional. Yier is the spark in the relationship, the one who exaggerates reactions and turns everyday moments into comedy gold.

🐻 Bubu (布布)

The warm, patient brown bear.

Steady, gentle, affectionate. Bubu is the emotional anchor — the calm one who absorbs Yier’s chaos and responds with quiet love (and occasional teasing).

🎨 The Mastermind: 黄小B

These characters were created by the talented illustrator 黄小B (Huang Xiao B), a highly popular creator on Weibo.

For years, Huang Xiao B has carefully developed their personalities, expressions, and relationship dynamics. This wasn’t a random viral doodle. It’s a thoughtfully built universe with emotional depth and storytelling continuity.

The panda and bear didn’t just “go viral.”

They were crafted.

3. The Name Confusion: Why Do We Call Them Bubu & Dudu?

So how did “Yier” disappear and “Dudu” show up?

🌍 The Language Barrier

For many international fans, “Yier” (一二) isn’t intuitive to pronounce or remember. It”s Mandarin-based, culturally specific, and less familiar to non-Chinese audiences.

When characters cross borders, names often shift.

🔁 The “Secondary Creator” Effect

Early fan pages and repost accounts began renaming the duo to make them easier to share internationally.

“Yier” became “Bubu.” “Bubu” became “Dudu”.

The simplified, rhyming pair — “Bubu & Dudu” — was catchy. Easy. Marketable. And it spread fast. So fast that millions of fans today don’t even realize:

👉 “Dudu” was never an official name.

Here’s the irony:

“Bubu” is the original brown bear’s name. But “Dudu”? Completely fan-made.

Over time, the viral nickname overshadowed the creator’s original naming — and disconnected the characters from their source.

4. Respecting the Craft: Why Names Matter

This isn’t about being pedantic.

It’s about respect.

Using the names Yier and Bubu isn’t just “technically correct.” It reconnects the characters to their creator — 黄小B.

When fan-made names dominate search results and product listings:

The original artist becomes harder to find. Bootleg merchandise becomes easier to sell. The creator loses visibility — and revenue. And that’s the uncomfortable truth.

When we celebrate unofficial names more than official ones, we unintentionally strengthen counterfeit markets and weaken the original artist’s brand identity.

If you genuinely love this panda and bear — the hugs, the jokes, the relationship energy — then the most powerful thing you can do is simple:

✔ Use their real names.

✔ Follow the official creator.

✔ Support licensed collaborations.

That’s how art survives long-term.

5. The Official Fan Piece: Akko x Yier & Bubu

One of the best ways to support original artists? Official brand partnerships.

And that brings us to something exciting.

⌨ The Licensed Collaboration：

Akko x Yier & Bubu Mechanical Keyboard

This is an officially licensed collaboration with 黄小B, featuring authentic artwork of Yier and Bubu — not fan edits, not reinterpretations.

You’re getting the real characters.

💡 Options for Everyone

Whether you prefer entry-level or premium builds:

• 3108v3 — budget-friendly, accessible
• 5108B Plus— premium experience with enhanced features
• Plus: Matching mousepad — Coordinated mouse options

6. Love the Art, Support the Artist

Yier and Bubu bring joy to millions.

They’ve helped people express love, comfort, sarcasm, clinginess, and vulnerability — all through simple illustrations. That kind of emotional impact doesn’t happen by accident.

It comes from years of creative dedication by 黄小B.

So here’s the final thought: If we love the art, we support the artist.

Call them Yier & Bubu.

Credit their creator.

Choose official collaborations when you can.