YooHoo & Friends (2009 TV series) facts for kids

YooHoo & Friends (Hangul: 유후와 친구들; RR: Yuhuwa Chingudeul) is a fun cartoon show from South Korea. It was made by Aurora World. The show is based on a popular toy line. It's all about a group of cute animals. They accidentally get sent to Earth. To get back home, they must find special magical seeds. These seeds belong to their home's Tree of Life.

The show first aired in South Korea on KBS2 in 2009. It had one season then. Later, two more seasons came out. These aired from 2013 to 2015 on KBS1. The show finished after three seasons.

In 2012, an English version of the first season was released. It was a funny "gag dub" made by David Feiss. This version was meant for kids in Western countries. However, it was not very popular. Another official English version was released on Amazon Prime Video in 2011.

Later, in 2019, a new show based on the same characters came out. It was called YooHoo to the Rescue and was released on Netflix.

What the Show is About

Season 1 Story

Season 1 tells the story of a group of animals. Most of them are based on endangered species. They live in a place called Yootopia. Here, they grow the special Tree of Life. Their home is in danger because of bad environmental conditions. One day, all the magical seeds from the tree blow away to Earth. The animals accidentally get sent there too!

Now, YooHoo and his friends are far from home. They go on exciting adventures. Their goal is to find all the missing green seeds. They face dangers along the way. Luckily, they also meet new friends who help them. They collect each green seed one by one.

Season 2 Story

After finding all the green seeds, YooHoo and his friends return to Yootopia. They live peacefully for a while. But then, two mysterious people arrive. Their names are Oops and Koops. They are crocodile hunters. They work for a bad guy called Big Boss. Their plan is to catch YooHoo and his friends. They want to sell them illegally.

YooHoo and his friends must work together. They try to stop Oops and Koops. They also need to save their home, Yootopia, from Big Boss's plans.

Episodes

YooHoo & Friends (Hangul: 유후와 친구들; RR: Yuhuwa Chingudeul) is a fun animated TV show from Korea. It's based on a popular toy line with the same name, made by a company called Aurora World. The show first aired in Korea on KBS2 and later on KBS1, running from July 2, 2009, to April 9, 2015.

About YooHoo & Friends

The YooHoo & Friends series tells the exciting stories of five main characters: YooHoo, Pammee, Chewoo, Lemmee, and Roodee. These characters are all cute animals who go on adventures to save their home, Yootopia. They travel around the world to find special "green seeds" that can help restore their planet.

The show teaches kids about different animals, their habitats, and the importance of protecting nature. Each episode usually features two short stories, making it easy to follow along.

Seasons and Episodes

The YooHoo & Friends TV series has three main seasons. Here's a quick look at when they aired and how many episodes each season had:

Season 1 (2009-2010)

The first season of YooHoo & Friends had 26 episodes, each with two shorter stories. It aired from July 2, 2009, to January 12, 2010. In this season, the characters begin their journey to find the green seeds and save Yootopia. They visit many different places around the world.

Season 2 (2013–14)

Season 2 continued the adventures with 28 episodes, also split into two stories each. This season aired from October 21, 2013, to May 24, 2014. Some of these episodes were released in English on platforms like Amazon. The characters faced new challenges and met more interesting animals on their quest.

Season 3 (2015)

The third season had 11 episodes, each with two parts. It aired from January 11, 2015, to April 9, 2015. Unlike the first two seasons, this season was not officially released in English on Amazon or Netflix. The final episodes wrapped up the exciting journey of YooHoo and his friends.

Main Characters

There are five main characters in YooHoo & Friends. They are YooHoo, Pammee, Roodee, Chewoo, and Lemmee.

• YooHoo (Hangul: 유후; RR: Yuhu; voiced by Jeon Suk-gyeong) is a cream and grey bushbaby. He has blue eyes and a striped tail. He is the main hero of the show. YooHoo is a great leader. He is mature and kind to his friends. He always tries to keep the team together. His main goal is to save Yootopia. He also wants to find all the green seeds. He likes Pammee, but he often tries to hide it. His special saying is "YooHoo!" In Season 2, he starts carrying a small brown bag.
• Pammee (Hangul: 패미; RR: Paemi; voiced by Yu Ji-won) is a pink and white fennec fox. She has pink eyes and a striped tail. She is like a princess because she is shy and gentle. Pammee often finds things romantic. She is also very hopeful. She helps the group think clearly. Pammee has big ears, so she can hear things others cannot. She can also talk to nature. In Season 2, she wears a pink bow on her head.
• Roodee (Hangul: 루디; RR: Ludi; voiced by Um Sang-hyun) is a yellow and brown Capuchin Monkey. He has yellow eyes and a striped tail. He is the inventor of the group. Roodee is the smartest of the team. He can build amazing things from twigs and leaves. He often reads his guidebook for clues. He and Lemmee often argue. In Season 2, he wears glasses. If his glasses are removed, he turns into a monster!
• Chewoo (Hangul: 츄우; RR: Chyuu; voiced by Han Shin-jeong) is a red squirrel. She has white stripes and pink eyes. She is like the team's cheerleader. Chewoo is playful, very active, and always happy. Her childish actions sometimes get her into trouble. But she often helps the team reach their goals. She is usually the reason why the green seeds get scattered in Season 1. In Season 2, she wears a green hat.
• Lemmee (Hangul: 레미; RR: Lemi; voiced by Song Jeong-hui in Season 1 and Lee Won-chan in Season 2) is a grey and white ring-tailed lemur. He has yellow eyes and a striped tail. He is known for being a bit grumpy. He often feels like an outsider in the group. Lemmee can be a bit self-centered. He often argues with Roodee and sometimes with YooHoo. But even though he's grumpy, he sometimes shows his nice side. He can even give good advice to his friends. In Season 2, he wears a red bowtie.
• Big Boss (Hangul: 빅 보스; voiced by Kim Doo-hee) is the main bad guy. He first appears in Season 2.
• Oops & Koops (Hangul: 웁스 & 쿱스; voiced by Lee Won-chan as Oops and Kim Doo-hee as Koops) are two evil crocodiles. They first appear in Season 2. They work for Big Boss. They often add "Oop" (Oops) or "Koop" (Koops) to the end of their sentences.

How the Show Was Made

YooHoo & Friends was first thought of in 2007. It was created to teach children. The show helps kids learn about protecting the environment. It also teaches them about saving animals. Season 1 was animated by nSac Entertainment. Studio Vandal and MICO Studio animated Season 2. The show had three seasons and 65 episodes. It officially ended in 2015. Lawless Entertainment now handles the show's distribution in North America.

Where the Show Aired

YooHoo & Friends first aired in South Korea. It was shown on KBS2. Later, it moved to KBS1. It aired from July 2, 2009, to April 11, 2015.

In the United States, the first two seasons were on Netflix. They were available starting September 1, 2017. However, they were removed on September 1, 2019. The first two seasons are also on Amazon. But four episodes from Season 2 are missing there. You can also watch the show for free on Tubi in the US.

See also

In Spanish: YooHoo y sus amigos (serie de televisión de 2009) para niños