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Top 10 Korean Cartoons for Children
With music and movies putting Korean media in the global spotlight, it is no surprise that animation is also one of the primary exports Korea is known for. Korean people's love of all things cute and adorable has spawned generations of characters and shows, which can be seen in all corners of the globe and the internet. From happy woodland creatures to anamorphic vehicles, Korea has animated shows for children of all ages.
1. Pororo the Little Penguin
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From the Korean studio Iconix, Pororo the Little Penguin has been spearheading Korean animation for almost two decades, and in doing so, become a global icon. Pororo and his friends live in an arctic, snowy hamlet called Porong Porong Forest. These adorable characters go on adventures everyday, and teach kids all kinds of important moral and life lessons. With all kinds of merchandise, movies, and live-action shows, it's difficult to go anywhere in Korea and not see Pororo and his friends. He is even the spokesperson for the safety videos that constantly play in the subway. For younger children, this is definitely a must-see out of all Korean animated shows.
2. Tayo the Little Bus
Also from Iconix, Tayo the Little Bus follows four anamorphic buses and their adventures around Seoul. The happy-faced buses can also be seen driving around Seoul, as many real Seoul buses now have stickers of the character's faces on the front. Similar to Pororo the Little Penguin, the challenges the buses face in every episode are aimed to teach children important life lessons. It is also a great introduction to public transportation for small children who may be scared or confused.
Fun Fact: That guy in the picture is me!
3. Robocar Poli
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Another friendly group of anamorphic vehicles, Robocar Poli follows the rescue team of a small area called Broom Town. When accidents or disasters happen, the crew comes to save those in trouble, whilst teaching kids about what to do in dangerous situations. Robocar Poli is extremely popular among young children and even contests Pororo for the number 1 spot in Korea. Robocar Poli is available on Youtube and is currently streaming on Netflix in Korea.
4. Canimals
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Canimals are adorable cylinder-shaped tiny animal creatures that go on big adventures. Due to their small size, the Canimals interact with everyday objects in a fun way, similar to Toy Story. The animals do not speak, and parts of the show are filmed in live-action. Most of the stories are short and focus on slapstick/ situational comedy. Canimals is a joint production between Korean, British, and Spanish teams, and has toys and merchandise available all over the world.
5. Turning Mecard
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In simple terms, Turning Mecard is the Korean- anime version of Transformers, primarily aimed at pre-teen boys. There is a massive line of toys that spans an entire store aisle.
The story follows a boy named Jason and his tiny alien- robot car who can transform into a giant warrior to do battle (sound familiar?). He meets other kids who also have robot companions, and they battle against each other and the forces of evil. This show can be streamed on Youtube and was released on TV through KBS.
6. Cocomong
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Cocomong is an animated program about a sausage-shaped monkey and other food/animal hybrid characters. The stories take place in Refrigerator Land, and the stories are often about acceptance and friendship. It largely resembles Pororo in its format and animation style. This loveable show is available on Youtube and Netflix in the US and Korea.
7. Super Wings
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Super Wings follows anamorphic airplane Jett and his various delivery jobs around the world. While on the job, Jett learns about different geographical locations and cultures, while also encountering problems his friends help him to solve. The show airs in Korea on EBS and can be internationally seen through Netflix.
8. Dooly the Little Dinosaur
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Dooly the Little Dinosaur is one of the most commercially successful character franchises in Korean animation history. The animation first aired in 1987 on KBS, yet the characters are still seen around Seoul today. Dooly is a baby dinosaur, abducted by aliens, bestowed magical powers upon, and then frozen, only to thaw into modern-day Seoul (can't make this stuff up). Dooly was so popular that he was even granted legal citizen status in South Korea. While this show is quite old, it is still a classic Korean cartoon that kids today will still love.
9. Tobot
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Tobot was a series similar to Transformers that ran from 2010-2015. Tobot however, was aimed at a younger audience than most shows of a similar fashion. After a scientist is abducted, his creations called "Tobots" are activated to fight crime. The show can now be seen on their Youtube channels, both in Korean and English. Tobot is also available on Netflix in Korea. Toys from Tobot are very popular and were named the most popular toy line in 2013.
10. Larva
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Larva follows Yellow and Red, two small worms, and their daily misadventures in a larger-than-life world. The characters do not speak, but the story is told through circumstance and mime. The show has received mild criticism for its toilet/slapstick humor and inimitable behaviors for children. Despite the lack of educational value, Larva is still immensely popular amongst young children, and the characters appear on candy, school supplies, and various other kinds of merchandise. Larva is also available to stream on Youtube and Netflix.
Source: https://www.expatkidskorea.com/article/top-10-korean-cartoons-for-children.html
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