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1. Hello Jadoo (\uc548\ub155\uc790\ub450\uc57c<\/b>)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n“Hello Jadoo” started out as a Korean comic or manhwa<\/em>, then it got turned into an animated series that remains a classic until today. It\u2019s a heartwarming, realistic series that\u2019s based on the writer\u2019s childhood in Korea in the 1990s.<\/p>\nJadoo is a fifth-grader who\u2019s playful and somewhat mischievous. Her antics include sometimes trying to escape doing chores at home and coming up with creative techniques for studying for important exams.<\/p>\n
The series does a good job of depicting Korean family dynamics along with struggles faced by kids like academic pressure, bullying and self-confidence issues.<\/p>\n
2. Tayo the Little Bus (\uaf2c\ub9c8\ubc84\uc2a4 \ud0c0\uc694)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n\u201cTayo the Little Bus\u201d is all about Tayo, a blue bus that\u2019s new on the road, and his adventures as he navigates through the roads of a bustling city. He\u2019s often with his friends, who are all four-wheelers\u2014like colorful buses, taxis, trucks and construction vehicles.<\/p>\n
The episodes feature Tayo exploring new parts of the city, managing traffic and doing his job. For example, he sometimes has to deal with passengers who are in a bad mood or who don\u2019t follow the rules. The series is actually pretty educational too because it teaches kids about traffic rules and how different vehicles work.<\/p>\n
3. Pororo the Little Penguin (\ubf40\ub871\ubf40\ub871 \ubf40\ub85c\ub85c)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nIf you don’t know about “Pororo the Little Penguin,” you’re in for a treat. Developed by Iconix Entertainment, the company behind “Tayo the Little Bus,”\u00a0it follows the adventures of Pororo, an adorable penguin and his group of friends who live in the snowy village of Porong Porong Forest.<\/p>\n
Together, they work to overcome challenges and learn practical and moral lessons in each episode. The episodes are rich in insights about the Korean language and culture. You’ll learn \ubc18\ub9d0 (informal speech) along with numerous useful everyday expressions and questions.<\/p>\n
4. Pinkfong (\ud551\ud06c\ud401)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nPinkfong is a Korean brand with more than 20,000 songs and stories for kids\u2014several of which are uploaded on YouTube. The main character is a cheerful, curious little fox with a passion for singing and dancing.<\/p>\n
Their top videos are colorful dance-along songs with repetitive yet catchy tunes, which makes them great for learning Korean. In fact, Pinkfong came up with the viral \u201cBaby Shark\u201d song<\/a>!<\/p>\nThey also have tons of animated stories based on classic fairy tales and children\u2019s stories (with a twist).<\/p>\n
5. Pucca (\ubfcc\uae4c)<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nPucca is another iconic Korean character who reached massive popularity in the 2000s\u2014there\u2019s even a Pucca-themed caf\u00e9 in Seoul! Although \u201cPucca\u201d is an older cartoon compared to the others in the list, it\u2019s still very much well-loved.<\/p>\n
In the cartoon, Pucca is a young girl who\u2019s deeply in love with a ninja named Garu. She goes to great lengths to get Garu\u2019s attention and steal kisses from him, even though he\u2019s committed to living a life of silence and serious ninja training. This leads to comedic scenes, especially since Garu often ends up needing Pucca\u2019s help, whether with ninja rivals or villains.<\/p>\n
6. Canimals (\uce90\ub2c8\uba40)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nIf you’re an animal lover looking for a whimsical cartoon, “Canimals” will become your absolute favorite cartoon. It was developed by VOOZ, which is also behind\u00a0“Pucca.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
The series is about a group of friendly, ethereal little creatures shaped like a can (hence the name “Canimals”). Each has its own distinct personality, but all are equally curious.<\/p>\n
Ato, the hero, is a happy-go-lucky Beagle. Oz, his friend, is a mischievous cat with a strong sense of adventure. Mimi is a bossy little dog. Together and with all of their friends, they learn about the world and express their observations through their different points of view.<\/p>\n
7. Peppa Pig (\ud398\ud30c\ud53c\uadf8<\/b>)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nPeppa Pig is a British series, but it has quite an audience in Korea, with its own merchandise like toys, books and plushies. It also has a Korean dubbed version, making it a common choice for both language learners and kids.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll get to know Peppa, a spirited and slightly bossy little pig who\u2019s always curious, along with her family. The episodes are short and sweet, usually just around five minutes long, with straightforward plots. They also work well for language learning because they focus on relatable everyday situations, like going to school, visiting grandparents, playing with friends and celebrating birthdays.<\/p>\n
8. Robocar Poli (\ub85c\ubcf4\uce74 \ud3f4\ub9ac<\/b>)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nMainly for preschool kids, Robocar Poli is a cartoon that revolves around a team of emergency vehicles that rescue and help citizens in every episode.<\/p>\n
Poli is the leader of the rescue team, and he\u2019s a blue-and-white police car that can transform into a robot. Other rescue team members include a fire truck, ambulance and helicopter, each with their own personality.<\/p>\n
Kids can learn a lot from this series because it covers different situations like traffic accidents, how to deal with dangerous strangers and injured animals. Just from watching, they\u2019ll pick up tips on fire safety, first aid and other important safety measures!<\/p>\n
9. Tobots (\ubcc0\uc2e0\uc790\ub3d9\ucc28 \ub610\ubd07)<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nSimilar to the \u201cTransformers\u201d series but meant for a younger audience, Tobot revolves around kids with robotic cars that can change into huge robots. That\u2019s where the title comes from\u2014their cars are known as Tobots.<\/p>\n
The kids discover these robots in a secret lab, and they\u2019re tasked with helping protect their city. Each Tobot mirrors the personality of their child partner, so you can actually see the Tobots grow and develop alongside the kids.<\/p>\n
Together, they engage in battles against all sorts of villains who want to attack their city, with plenty of life lessons and light-hearted scenes along the way.<\/p>\n
Where to Watch Korean Cartoons<\/h2>\n
Here are three websites that can help you learn Korean with cartoons:<\/p>\n
YouTube<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"youtube](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/YouTube-Logo.jpeg\")
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YouTube features an extensive selection of Korean cartoons\u2014you just have to know what to look for!<\/p>\n
Your best bet is to type the name of the cartoon you’re looking for in Hangul in the YouTube search bar.<\/p>\n
What’s terrific about YouTube is how accessible it is, especially for beginners and low-intermediate learners. After all, you can stream an unlimited variety of videos<\/a>, one after the other. When you “like” videos or add them to personalized playlists<\/a>, YouTube will start suggesting similar cartoons and shows you might enjoy.<\/p>\nFluentU<\/a><\/h3>\nYouTube might be an awesome viewing platform, but the downside is you never know what language level you’re getting yourself into with a video, plus the automatically generated subtitles are notoriously inaccurate.<\/p>\n
FluentU is a language program that addresses these issues, and it includes plenty of animated shorts and snippets of cartoons.<\/p>\n
\r\nFluentU takes real-world videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\nHere's a quick look at the variety of video choices available to you:\r\n<\/p>\r\n![\"learn-korean-with-interactive-videos\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Korean-5.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nEach word in the interactive captions<\/strong> comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.\r\n<\/p>\r\n![\"learn-korean-with-video-clips\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Korean-2.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nAccess a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue<\/strong> tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n![\"practice-korean-with-adaptive-quizzes\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Korean-6.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nDon't stop there, though. You can use FluentU\u2019s unique quizzes<\/strong> to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions.\r\n<\/p>\r\n![\"practice-korean-with-personalized-quizzes\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Korean-7.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nFluentU even tracks your progress and remembers all the words you've learned, making for a 100% personalized experience<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\nReview sessions use video context to help embed the words in your memory. The best part? You can access the full FluentU video library<\/a> with a free trial!\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\nStart using the FluentU website on your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes or Google Play store. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\nNetflix Kids<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"netflix](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/netflix-logo.jpeg\")
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“Hello Jadoo” started out as a Korean comic or manhwa<\/em>, then it got turned into an animated series that remains a classic until today. It\u2019s a heartwarming, realistic series that\u2019s based on the writer\u2019s childhood in Korea in the 1990s.<\/p>\n Jadoo is a fifth-grader who\u2019s playful and somewhat mischievous. Her antics include sometimes trying to escape doing chores at home and coming up with creative techniques for studying for important exams.<\/p>\n The series does a good job of depicting Korean family dynamics along with struggles faced by kids like academic pressure, bullying and self-confidence issues.<\/p>\n \u201cTayo the Little Bus\u201d is all about Tayo, a blue bus that\u2019s new on the road, and his adventures as he navigates through the roads of a bustling city. He\u2019s often with his friends, who are all four-wheelers\u2014like colorful buses, taxis, trucks and construction vehicles.<\/p>\n The episodes feature Tayo exploring new parts of the city, managing traffic and doing his job. For example, he sometimes has to deal with passengers who are in a bad mood or who don\u2019t follow the rules. The series is actually pretty educational too because it teaches kids about traffic rules and how different vehicles work.<\/p>\n If you don’t know about “Pororo the Little Penguin,” you’re in for a treat. Developed by Iconix Entertainment, the company behind “Tayo the Little Bus,”\u00a0it follows the adventures of Pororo, an adorable penguin and his group of friends who live in the snowy village of Porong Porong Forest.<\/p>\n Together, they work to overcome challenges and learn practical and moral lessons in each episode. The episodes are rich in insights about the Korean language and culture. You’ll learn \ubc18\ub9d0 (informal speech) along with numerous useful everyday expressions and questions.<\/p>\n Pinkfong is a Korean brand with more than 20,000 songs and stories for kids\u2014several of which are uploaded on YouTube. The main character is a cheerful, curious little fox with a passion for singing and dancing.<\/p>\n Their top videos are colorful dance-along songs with repetitive yet catchy tunes, which makes them great for learning Korean. In fact, Pinkfong came up with the viral \u201cBaby Shark\u201d song<\/a>!<\/p>\n They also have tons of animated stories based on classic fairy tales and children\u2019s stories (with a twist).<\/p>\n Pucca is another iconic Korean character who reached massive popularity in the 2000s\u2014there\u2019s even a Pucca-themed caf\u00e9 in Seoul! Although \u201cPucca\u201d is an older cartoon compared to the others in the list, it\u2019s still very much well-loved.<\/p>\n In the cartoon, Pucca is a young girl who\u2019s deeply in love with a ninja named Garu. She goes to great lengths to get Garu\u2019s attention and steal kisses from him, even though he\u2019s committed to living a life of silence and serious ninja training. This leads to comedic scenes, especially since Garu often ends up needing Pucca\u2019s help, whether with ninja rivals or villains.<\/p>\n If you’re an animal lover looking for a whimsical cartoon, “Canimals” will become your absolute favorite cartoon. It was developed by VOOZ, which is also behind\u00a0“Pucca.”\u00a0<\/p>\n The series is about a group of friendly, ethereal little creatures shaped like a can (hence the name “Canimals”). Each has its own distinct personality, but all are equally curious.<\/p>\n Ato, the hero, is a happy-go-lucky Beagle. Oz, his friend, is a mischievous cat with a strong sense of adventure. Mimi is a bossy little dog. Together and with all of their friends, they learn about the world and express their observations through their different points of view.<\/p>\n Peppa Pig is a British series, but it has quite an audience in Korea, with its own merchandise like toys, books and plushies. It also has a Korean dubbed version, making it a common choice for both language learners and kids.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll get to know Peppa, a spirited and slightly bossy little pig who\u2019s always curious, along with her family. The episodes are short and sweet, usually just around five minutes long, with straightforward plots. They also work well for language learning because they focus on relatable everyday situations, like going to school, visiting grandparents, playing with friends and celebrating birthdays.<\/p>\n Mainly for preschool kids, Robocar Poli is a cartoon that revolves around a team of emergency vehicles that rescue and help citizens in every episode.<\/p>\n Poli is the leader of the rescue team, and he\u2019s a blue-and-white police car that can transform into a robot. Other rescue team members include a fire truck, ambulance and helicopter, each with their own personality.<\/p>\n Kids can learn a lot from this series because it covers different situations like traffic accidents, how to deal with dangerous strangers and injured animals. Just from watching, they\u2019ll pick up tips on fire safety, first aid and other important safety measures!<\/p>\n Similar to the \u201cTransformers\u201d series but meant for a younger audience, Tobot revolves around kids with robotic cars that can change into huge robots. That\u2019s where the title comes from\u2014their cars are known as Tobots.<\/p>\n The kids discover these robots in a secret lab, and they\u2019re tasked with helping protect their city. Each Tobot mirrors the personality of their child partner, so you can actually see the Tobots grow and develop alongside the kids.<\/p>\n Together, they engage in battles against all sorts of villains who want to attack their city, with plenty of life lessons and light-hearted scenes along the way.<\/p>\n Here are three websites that can help you learn Korean with cartoons:<\/p>\n YouTube features an extensive selection of Korean cartoons\u2014you just have to know what to look for!<\/p>\n Your best bet is to type the name of the cartoon you’re looking for in Hangul in the YouTube search bar.<\/p>\n What’s terrific about YouTube is how accessible it is, especially for beginners and low-intermediate learners. After all, you can stream an unlimited variety of videos<\/a>, one after the other. When you “like” videos or add them to personalized playlists<\/a>, YouTube will start suggesting similar cartoons and shows you might enjoy.<\/p>\n YouTube might be an awesome viewing platform, but the downside is you never know what language level you’re getting yourself into with a video, plus the automatically generated subtitles are notoriously inaccurate.<\/p>\n FluentU is a language program that addresses these issues, and it includes plenty of animated shorts and snippets of cartoons.<\/p>\n \r\nFluentU takes real-world videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nHere's a quick look at the variety of video choices available to you:\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nEach word in the interactive captions<\/strong> comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nAccess a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue<\/strong> tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nDon't stop there, though. You can use FluentU\u2019s unique quizzes<\/strong> to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nFluentU even tracks your progress and remembers all the words you've learned, making for a 100% personalized experience<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nReview sessions use video context to help embed the words in your memory. The best part? You can access the full FluentU video library<\/a> with a free trial!\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nStart using the FluentU website on your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes or Google Play store. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n2. Tayo the Little Bus (\uaf2c\ub9c8\ubc84\uc2a4 \ud0c0\uc694)<\/a><\/h2>\n
3. Pororo the Little Penguin (\ubf40\ub871\ubf40\ub871 \ubf40\ub85c\ub85c)<\/a><\/h2>\n
4. Pinkfong (\ud551\ud06c\ud401)<\/a><\/h2>\n
5. Pucca (\ubfcc\uae4c)<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n
6. Canimals (\uce90\ub2c8\uba40)<\/a><\/h2>\n
7. Peppa Pig (\ud398\ud30c\ud53c\uadf8<\/b>)<\/a><\/h2>\n
8. Robocar Poli (\ub85c\ubcf4\uce74 \ud3f4\ub9ac<\/b>)<\/a><\/h2>\n
9. Tobots (\ubcc0\uc2e0\uc790\ub3d9\ucc28 \ub610\ubd07)<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n
Where to Watch Korean Cartoons<\/h2>\n
YouTube<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nFluentU<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<\/a>\r\nNetflix Kids<\/a><\/h3>\n
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