Cumulative Views Reach 6.2 Billion... Kongsuni Returns with Season 9

‘Eongttungballal Kongsuni wa Chingudeul’ Season 9 Animation Broadcast Begins

There is a national animation that “no one hasn’t seen it, and no one has seen it only once.” It is the ‘Eongttungballal Kongsuni and Friends’ series. Since its first release as a doll in 1999, ‘Kongsuni,’ who has grown alongside the MZ generation from ages 0 to 30, has been greatly loved by fans both domestically and internationally from its debut until now, based on a variety of continuously streaming content.

Industry insiders say the secret to ‘Kongsuni’s’ popularity lies in its diverse content. Not only general TV animation but also various types of content such as Kongsuni-style dance classes and animation bundles tailored to seasons and situations have maintained a “solid” strong presence over time.

In fact, including overseas channels, ‘Kongsuni’ has about 7.38 million subscribers and a cumulative view count of a whopping 6.2 billion views. Proving this popularity, the recently launched ‘Eongttungballal Kongsuni and Friends Season 9,’ which started in October amid great interest, continues to receive favorable reviews.

Season 9 features exciting stories created by Kongsuni’s quirky imagination, filled with fun elements such as Kongsuni multiplying herself through clone techniques and suddenly turning into a baby. Characters that were only in toys, like and , also appear in the animation. Various episodes starring not only Kongsuni but also her friends are prepared. ‘Eongttungballal Kongsuni and Friends Season 9’ can be seen on a total of seven channels including Tooniverse, Animax, and KBS Kids.

- Increased interest in new products ahead of Christmas

Along with the release of the new ‘Kongsuni’ series, attention is also focused on ‘Kongsuni toys.’ Especially, for those considering gifts for children ahead of the upcoming Christmas, this is seen as a golden opportunity.

A product gaining attention toward the end of the year is the ‘Kongsuni Bead Ice Cream Shop.’ It is a play toy using bead ice cream, which is loved by people of all ages, especially children, and its colorful bead ice cream visuals instantly capture children’s eyes and hearts.

There is also the ‘Kongsuni Balloon Maker,’ a train-shaped toy that allows balloons to be inflated easily and conveniently. When pressing the pump located on the top of the train, the balloon inflates, and you can also see it fly away like a hot air balloon, adding a unique fun element.

A representative from Young Toys said, “Kongsuni is loved for its quirky charm that resonates with and captivates everyone from children to adults.” They added, “With the launch of the new season and the upcoming Christmas, we have introduced new products that can target infants and young children alike, so we hope everyone spends a happy time with Kongsuni this year-end.”