Pororo the Little Penguin facts for kids

Pororo the Little Penguin is a fun South Korean 3D computer animation series. It was created by Iconix Entertainment and produced by Ocon, SK Broadband, and EBS.

Each season of Pororo has 52 episodes. So far, three seasons have been shown in South Korea. The very first season aired on November 27, 2003, on the Korean channel EBS. Interestingly, the first 22 episodes of Season 1 were made by a North Korean company called Samcholli.

Pororo has become super popular! About 110 countries around the world have shown the series. In Korea, Pororo is so loved by kids that he's even called "Bbo-tong-ryung" (뽀통령 in Korean), which means "President Pororo."

What is Pororo the Little Penguin About?

Pororo and his animal friends live in a snowy, icy town. Pororo is a curious little penguin, and his friends are all very different from each other. This often leads to exciting and sometimes funny adventures in their small town.

One day, while Pororo and his friends are playing, they find a strange egg under a tree in the woods. Pororo takes the egg home. To their surprise, a little dinosaur hatches from the egg! They name him Crong, and he quickly becomes a new friend. Through their many adventures and daily events, Pororo and his friends learn important lessons about friendship and growing up.

Meet the Characters of Pororo

Here are the main characters you'll meet in Pororo's world:

Pororo

Pororo is the main character of the show. He's a small blue penguin who is super curious and often acts on impulse. He loves anything unusual and is always ready for new adventures and challenges.

Crong

Crong is a little dinosaur found in the snow. He can be a bit of a troublemaker because he's always eager to learn and try new things.

Eddy

Eddy is a clever little fox who dreams of being a scientist. He loves to invent things, but sometimes his inventions cause funny problems! He also enjoys showing off his creations.

Rody

Rody is a strong robot created by Eddy. He has cool arms and legs that can stretch out. Eddy made Rody to be a helpful friend.

Poby

Poby is a big, kind polar bear. He's always there to help his friends whenever they are in trouble, making him a very reliable friend.

Tongtong

Tongtong is a small dragon with amazing magical powers. He can fly and even change his shape! Tongtong joins the animation series starting from Season 3.

Loopy

Loopy is a sweet little beaver. She can be a bit timid and cries easily, but she is very nice and caring towards all her friends.

Petty

Petty is a little female penguin. She's really good at sports, but she's not so great at cooking!

Harry

Harry is a cheerful little bird. Even though he can't sing very well (he's tone-deaf!), he loves to sing and always helps to make the atmosphere brighter and more fun.

Popo and Pipi

Popo and Pipi are two funny aliens. Popo is a bit shy and gentle, while Pipi is more eager and outgoing.