The tiger, the mascot for the Seoul Summer Games, was named "Hodori." The animal frequently appears in Korean popular art and legends. Magique was the first mascot that was not an animal since 1976.

Fu Niu Lele, the mascot of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Summer Games, is known for its brightly coloured coat and friendly personality. Its name literally means “Good Luck! (Fu) - Cow (Niu) - Happiness ...