Popopo (Korean: 뽀뽀뽀) was a South Korean children's television series broadcast on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC).[1][2][3] It was a popular children's education program, airing for 32 years with 7,754 episodes.[3] It ran from May 25th, 1981 to August 7, 2013.[3] It was one of the leaders in Korean television education for young children, connecting parents and kids with its iconic theme song and promoting a sense of family and community.[3]
| Popopo | |
|---|---|
 The main logo used from 1981 to 2007 | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 7754 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) |
| Release | May 25, 1981 – August 7, 2013 |
During its time on air, Popopo has produced a total of 24 hosts, such as Wang Young-eun, Choi Yeo-jin, and Kang Da-som.[3] The show has also aired over 40,000 children's songs, and its viewers have grown up to become parents themselves, passing on the show's legacy to the next generation.[3]
Due to changing times and evolving education environments, MBC decided to end Popopo and introduced a new children's education program called "Ttok? Ttok! Kid's School (똑?똑! 키즈스쿨)," which aims to provide equal opportunities for young children to receive gifted education through television.[3] The series was announced to have ended in 2013.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ a b Yeu, Hae-Ryung. Ideologies in Korean Children's TV: A Culture in Transition in a Postmodern Period. Interchange. Mar 1999. 30(1):57-72.
- ^ a b Kim, Young-han. The broadcasting audience movement in Korea. Media, Culture & Society. 2001. 23(1):91-107.
- ^ a b c d e f g "[뽀뽀뽀 아이조아]7754회로 32년 만에 종료". Medical World News (in Korean). 2013-08-05. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
External links edit
- Popopo - Official Website
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