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Cocomong
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languagesKorean, English
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes78
Production
Running time13 minutes
Original release
NetworkEBS
ReleaseFebruary 27, 2008 (2008-02-27) –
May 28, 2015 (2015-05-28)

Cocomong (Korean: 코코몽; RR: Kokomong) is a South Korean 3D animated children's television series created by Olive Studio.[1] Broadcast on EBS[2] since 2008–2015, the animation "Fresh World, Cocomong" spurred the production of three series that started with Fresh World, Cocomong season 1 in 2008, followed by the English education program Hello Cocomong season 1 in 2010 and Hello Cocomong season 2 in 2014. It then continued with Fresh World, Cocomong season 2 in 2011, and ended with Cocomong season 3 in 2015. This cartoon sets place in the imaginary Refrigerator Land, where everyday ingredients transform into half-animal and half-food friends who love a good adventure. A sausage themed monkey named Cocomong is the main character of this series. It was formerly available in the US and UK on Netflix.

Characters

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  • Cocomong (코코몽; Kokomong), A sausage themed monkey. He is the main protagonist of the franchise. (Appears in all series)
  • Robocong (로보콩; Robokong), Cocomong's robot. he is usually called for whenever Virus King is attacking Cing-Cing village Cocomong dresses up as a prototype of him in the season 1 episode, "I am Robocong". (Appears since series 2)
  • Aromi (아로미; Aromi), An egg themed rabbit who is Cocomong's best friend and former rival, prior to Padak's gender change and the introduction to Candy-Pow, she was the only female character. (Appears in all series)
  • Kaero (케로; Kero), is a carrot themed donkey who loves to sing songs. (Appears in all series)
  • Agle (아글; Ageul), A cucumber themed alligator who serves as a chef serving healthy food. (Appears in all series)
  • Doori (두리; Duri), A radish and mushroom themed hippopotamus, he is one of Cocomong's friends. (Appears in all series)
  • Padak (파닥; Padak), A green onion-shaped rooster. Initially, his gender was unknown, but it was later revealed that he is male. In the episode "Is Padak Really Sick?", he tends to pretend that he is sick.
  • Dookong, Saekong, Naekong (두콩, 세콩, 네콩; Dukong, Sekong, Nekong), Three pea themed pigs, but in Season 2, they were changed to raccoons for some unknown reason. (Appear in all series)
  • Tor (토리; Tori), an acorn themed songbird. (Appears only in Series 1)
  • Tuni (투니; Tuni) a tuna fish. He is the new friend of Cocomong who appeared in the season 3 episode "Our New Friend, Tuni" (Appears since Series 3)
  • Omong, Cocomong's shrimp themed dog who is Cocomong's pet who appears in the episode 'Hello Omong'. (Appears in all series)
  • Virus King (세균킹; Segyunking), A moody orange themed mouse who is the main antagonist that first appears in Series 2. (Appears in Series 2 and 3)
  • Dark-pow (다크팡; Dakeupang), is Virus King's robot. (Appears since Series 3)
  • Candy-pow (캔디팡; Kaendipang), A candy themed cat who is one of Virus King's minions and secondary antagonists, she gets a redemption arc in "Potato-pow is a Genius~?", only to become evil again in "Candy-pow Returns to Virus Kingdom". (Appears since series 2)
  • Potato-pow (감자팡; Gamjapang), A potato themed beaver who is one of Virus King's minions and secondary antagonists. (Appears since Series 2)

Voice Actors

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Korean

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  • Jeong Seon-Hye as Cocomong
  • Jung Mira as Robocong
  • Yang Jeong-hwa as Aromi
  • Kim Jang as Kaero
  • Shin Yong-Woo as Agle
  • Hong Beom-Gi as Doori
  • Lee Hyun-Jin as Tori
  • Choi Joon-yeong as Dookong
  • Lee Jae-Myung as Saekong
  • Han Chae-eon as Naekong
  • Hyeok Jeong as Omong and Tuni
  • Jeon Tae-yeol as Virus King
  • Jang Eon-Sook as Candy Pow
  • Jung Yeong-woong as Potato Pow

English

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  • Anna Paik as Cocomong
  • Catherine Bommie Han as Aromi, Omong, Tuni, Saecong (Season 1 only)
  • Mike Yantzi as Kaero and Virus King
  • Unknown as Naekong (Season 1) and Tori
  • Unknown as Padak (Season 1)
  • Nancy Kim as Saekong (Season 2 and 3) and Candy Pow
  • Josh Schwartzentruber as Agle, Dookong, and Potato Pow
  • Anna Desmarais as Padak and Naekong (Season 2 and 3 only)
  • Garan Fitzgerald as Doori

Episodes

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Season 1 (2008)

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No.TitlePremiere
1"Hello Refrigerator Land Friends!"27 February 2008 (2008-02-27)
The cold air from the air circulation duct in the refrigerator turned the vegetables into animals: The pea-shaped pig/raccoon brothers Dookong, Saekong and Naekong, mushroom/radish-shaped hippo Doori, carrot-shaped donkey Kaero, and cucumber-shaped alligator Agle. They travel to Refrigerator Land (Cutie Land) through the air duct. They fall on egg-shaped rabbit Aromi's flower garden! The animals help to fix and reorganize Aromi's flower garden which was damaged because of them.
2"Be Careful In the Kitchen"5 March 2008 (2008-03-05)
Aromi, Cocomong, Dookong, Saekong and Naekong are playing hide and seek together. Doori, Kaero, and Padak join them and Cocomong becomes "it" and they start again. Cocomong finds his friends one by one, but where is Aromi? Can Cocomong find Aromi?
3"I am Faster!"12 March 2008 (2008-03-12)
Aromi and Cocomong race. Cocomong cannot beat Aromi. He cheats and starts to use tree vines to swing and catch up with Aromi. In the middle of the race, they meet their friends who are in trouble. Cocomong who does not want to lose to Aromi ignores his friends, but Aromi helps all their friends even though she will lose the race.
4"Hello Omong?"19 March 2008 (2008-03-19)
One day, a cute little puppy comes to Refrigerator Land (Cutie Land). "Omong Omong!" is how he barks so Cocomong names him Omong. Cocomong thinks Omong is just a bother to him, but as he gets help from Omong over and over he embraces Omong as a new friend.
5"Monster In the Carrot Farm"26 March 2008 (2008-03-26)
One day a strange thing appears in Kaero's carrot farm. As the animals hear the stories about the thing, their imaginations create new images about the thing. As they pass on the stories with the small twists of their imaginations, the thing becomes bigger and bigger and more dangerous. What is that scary thing really?
6"I'm Going To Catch a Fish"2 April 2008 (2008-04-02)
Cocomong and his friends go to a fishing place. Cocomong who is impatient feels jealous of Doori who is catching many fish while patiently sitting at his spot. As Cocomong becomes more competitive and tries different methods to catch some fish, it becomes harder and harder to catch a fish. Doori gives Cocomong some advice about being patient. Cocomong listens to him and becomes patient. Finally, Cocomong catches a fish.
7"Let's Play Together!"9 April 2008 (2008-04-09)
The animal friends decide to hold a concert, but there are no instruments. What should they do? Aromi asks Cocomong the inventor, but Cocomong says no. While he's walking Cocomong finds a tree that bares delicious fruit when it hears beautiful music. Cocomong thinks that if he and his friends have a concert they will be able to eat a lot of the fruit. Cocomong makes the instruments for his friends, but all of them fight over bigger and fancier instruments...
8"Is Padak Really Sick?"16 April 2008 (2008-04-16)
Padak is on cleaning duty, but he doesn't want to clean so he thinks of a trick. In front of Aromi, he pretends that he is sick by grabbing his tummy. He starts to enjoy lying. He lies to the pea pig brothers so they will water and take care of Padak's green onion farm. The animals figure out that Padak was lying, and they plan an event to tease Padak. Padak repents that he lied.
9"Agle's Hat Flew Away"23 April 2008 (2008-04-23)
Aromi ruined Agle's chef hat. Aromi gets a new chef hat and gives it as a present to Agle, but the pea pigs' prank makes the hat fly up and hang on a tree. The animals try their own ways to bring down the hat, but they can't do it individually. They come to understand that they need to work together. Finally they get the hat, and give it back to Agle.
10"Kaero Is So Cool"30 April 2008 (2008-04-30)
Kaero sings a song that slanders his friends. Padak comes after Kaero with great anger. Kaero hides in an empty house to avoid Padak. Soon enough of his friends come into the house, so he hides in the closet and hears their friends stories. Kaero hears from Aromi that his song helped her to cheer up. Instead of slandering lyrics he changes the song to have lyrics that praise his friends.
11"I Wish I Had a Tail"7 May 2008 (2008-05-07)
The animals become envious of animals with great tails. They wish they each had their own tails. Cocomong makes tails for each animal and matches their needs, but soon enough they start to complain.
12"I am Robocong"14 May 2008 (2008-05-14)
Cocomong feels jealous of Aromi who can skateboard really well, and he pushes Aromi's skateboard. Aromi falls and needs a cast. Cocomong feels sorry for Aromi who cannot move that well. He makes a robot Cocomong and starts to help Aromi with her chores. Aromi angrily starts to make him do many things, but soon she realizes it is Cocomong disguising as a robot, and she forgives Cocomong because she feels his sincerity.
13"I Want To Be an Eagle!"21 May 2008 (2008-05-21)
Padak is not good at anything. He wants to be able to fly like the eagle in a picture book. He asks Cocomong to make wings for him and tries to fly many times. Through many different events he finds out one thing that he is good at. He can make Saekong fall asleep under his wings while patting.
14"I Want To Be Taller"28 May 2008 (2008-05-28)
The pea pigs want to be taller so they try to learn ways to become taller from their friends. They try to imitate and follow everything that their tall friends do, stretching, dancing, and singing, but no matter what they do they don't become taller. Later on they realize they have to eat healthily and exercise to become taller.
15"I'm not Scared of Night"4 June 2008 (2008-06-04)
Aromi walks toward Agle house at night to return Agle's chef hat that he left behind. She hears animals, and the shadows of the trees look like ghosts. Aromi is scared before she notices that watermelon moon is following her as if protecting her. Aromi overcomes her fear with help from watermelon moon.
16"Be Careful"11 June 2008 (2008-06-11)
Aromi lets her friends play on her trampoline. While the animals are eating Cocomong gets on the trampoline with cookies and juice. As Cocomong jumps on the trampoline it bounces him out, and he crashes on a sofa. There are cookies and juice everywhere. Doori reorganizes and decorates Aromi's house, and Cocomong makes a very comfortable rocking chair.
17"Doori, Let's Play!"18 June 2008 (2008-06-18)
Doori has difficulties playing with his friends because of his huge body. When he pushes a swing for Aromi, Aromi flies away because he is so strong. He tries to ride a slide but he gets stuck. In an obstacle race his big body is a problem. His friends suggest riding the seesaw with Doori who was about to give up playing with his friends.
18"Seeds From Watermelon Moon"25 June 2008 (2008-06-25)
After finishing some apples they had, the Pea pigs want to have some more apples. They see Aromi planting chocolate flower seeds in her flower garden, so they decide to plant apples that they finished eating in their yard. They try to plant the apples each in his own way, but something is missing for each. They wait and watch overnight with Padak who came to visit, but the apples remain the same, and the pea pigs get disappointed and return to their house. Watermelon moon who saw them and felt sympathy sends a few seeds to them.
19"Keep Your Promises"2 July 2008 (2008-07-02)
Aromi made a promise to go sleigh riding with Doori, but she recalls her promise after an hour after the appointment has passed by. Even though she realizes that, she continues to play with Cocomong, and time goes by. She sees Padak who keeps his promises, and she decides to go to the meeting place. She feels sorry for Doori who waited all this time...
20"Taking a Bath Is Fun"9 July 2008 (2008-07-09)
Omong hates taking a bath because of Cocomong's pranks. The animals come up with many ideas to wash Omong who has dirt all over himself. A towel game with many different color towels, a water gun fight, a soap bubble game and anything that would interest Omong are used to make Omong to come to the bathtub.
21"Who Took It?"16 July 2008 (2008-07-16)
Aromi's flower, Doori's paint, and Agle's cherries disappeared. Doori becomes the detective. While he was looking for a suspect, he thinks the pea pigs and Padak have something to do with it. But the real suspect is Cocomong! He took the things from his friends without asking them in order to make a fireworks machine. Doori says that he is sorry to suspect his friends, and Cocomong apologizes to his friends for taking things without their approval.
22"Why It Is So Hot?"23 July 2008 (2008-07-23)
Cocomong made a cold air fruit making machine, but it sucks up cold air from other places to make the fruit. As the cold air gets sucked up by the machine, Refrigerator Land becomes hotter and hotter. Even Padak and Kaero start to melt and return to being a green onion and a carrot.
23"Omong's New Friend"30 July 2008 (2008-07-30)
Omong feels lonely as Cocomong pays attention only to his new invention project. He wanders here and there and meets a cold air fish and plays with it. Later on Cocomong realizes that Omong is missing and starts to look for him.
24"Save the Banana"6 August 2008 (2008-08-06)
Cocomong, the inventor, made a 'Banana Gun.' If anything gets shot by the banana gun, it turns into a banana. Oh no! Cocomong gets hit by the Banana gun and becomes a banana. The pea pig brothers do not recognize that the banana is Cocomong and they dream of eating the delicious banana. Aromi is trying her best to rescue Cocomong. Can Cocomong be saved?
25"Who's the Suspect?"13 August 2008 (2008-08-13)
Aromi's flower, Doori's paint, and Agle's cherries disappeared. Doori becomes the detective. While he was looking for a suspect, he thinks the pea pigs and Padak have something to do with it. But the real suspect is Cocomong! He took the things from his friends without asking them in order to make a fireworks machine. Doori says that he is sorry to suspect his friends, and Cocomong apologizes to his friends for taking things without their approval.
26"We Have the Same Birthday"20 August 2008 (2008-08-20)
They have the same birthday. They both invite their friends to their own birthday parties. The friends do not know what to do. They ponder and decide to hold one big birthday party for both of Cocomong and Aromi.

Season 2 (2011)

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Episode Title Premiere
1 Mobilize!! Robocong!! 4 March 2011
2 Don't Waste Food! 11 March 2011
3 New Things Are Best 18 March 2011
4 Super Plant Tonic 25 March 2011
5 Brush, Brush, Brush Your Teeth 1 April 2011
6 Birthday Party Chaos 8 April 2011
7 Find the Carrot! 15 April 2011
8 Wash Your Hands Squeaky Clean 22 April 2011
9 Blast Off, Robocong! 29 April 2011
10 Virus King Has Changed 6 May 2011
11 Agle Has Disappeared! 13 May 2011
12 Let's Play Outside 20 May 2011
13 Cing-Cing Village's New Chef! 27 May 2011
14 Kaero's Impossible! 3 June 2011
15 I Like Cocomong! 10 June 2011
16 Washing Dishes is A Nuisance 17 June 2011
17 Aromi To The Rescue! 24 June 2011
18 Don't Waste Precious Water!! 1 July 2011
19 Don't Let Them Float Away! 8 July 2011
20 Candy-pow's Invitation 15 July 2011
21 Doori's Paper Plane! 22 July 2011
22 Beware Of Sugar! 29 July 2011
23 Faster! Faster! 5 August 2011
24 Go To Bed Early 12 August 2011
25 Who's my Secret Friend? 19 August 2011
26 Keeping The Rules Every Day 26 August 2011

Season 3 (2015)

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Episode Title Premiere
1 Robocong vs Dark-pow March 4, 2015
2 Find the Secret Food March 5, 2015
3 The Healthy Youth Contest March 11, 2015
4 The Cong Brothers' Doo-doo Troubles March 11, 2015
5 I'm the King of Inventions March 12, 2015
6 Doori's Weight Loss Plan March 18, 2015
7 The Secret of Ghost Forest March 19, 2015
8 Run, Potato-pow, Run! March 25, 2015
9 Greedy Naecong! March 26, 2015
10 Kaero's Awesome Grandmother April 1, 2015
11 Thank You, Agle! April 2, 2015
12 Potato-pow is a Genius? April 8, 2015
13 Aromi vs Candy-pow April 9, 2015
14 Candy-pow Returns to Virus Kingdom April 15, 2015
15 Cocomong Has a Cavity! April 16, 2015
16 Cocomong's Brain Has Shrunk! April 22, 2015
17 Our New Friend, Tuni! April 23, 2015
18 Virus King's Secret! April 29, 2015
19 Let's Go Camping, Cocomong! April 30, 2015
20 Anchovies Make Your Bones Strong! May 6, 2015
21 Oh No! We've Shrunk! May 7, 2015
22 Potato-pow and the Golden Mango May 13, 2015
23 I'm the Fastest! May 14, 2015
24 Virus King's Trap May 20, 2015
25 Trouble in Fresh World (pt 1) May 27, 2015
26 Trouble in Fresh World (pt 2) May 28, 2015

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Cocomong is a South Korean 3D computer-animated produced by Olive Studio, in which everyday ingredients transform into anthropomorphic animal characters who live in a fantastical village called Refrigerator Land and embark on adventures that emphasize healthy eating habits, environmental awareness, and social harmony. The series, which promotes educational themes through imaginative storytelling, originally aired on the public broadcaster EBS from 2008 to 2015, spanning multiple seasons that collectively include over 100 episodes. Subsequent remastered versions, including a 2025 4K edition on the official YouTube channel, and new content have expanded its reach, with international distribution on platforms like Netflix and ongoing broadcasts on EBS Kids as of 2025. Created to foster appreciation for and balanced among young viewers, Cocomong has become one of Korea's most recognized character IPs, achieving 90% public awareness and earning awards such as the Korea Character Grand Prize (Presidential Award) for its cultural impact. Key characters include the energetic sausage-turned-monkey Cocomong, alongside friends like egg-rabbit Tutu and radish-hippo PpaPpa, who navigate challenges involving villains and daily life lessons in their vibrant world.

Overview

Premise

Cocomong is a children's animated series set in the imaginative world of Refrigerator Land, a vibrant and sunny realm inside a household refrigerator where ordinary food ingredients magically transform into anthropomorphic animals due to a magical ice fish from the air duct. In this fantastical environment, everyday fridge items take on animal forms with distinct personalities and abilities, fostering a community of friends who navigate their surroundings through curiosity and teamwork. For example, a sausage becomes the energetic monkey Cocomong, an egg turns into the rabbit Aromi, a radish transforms into a hippo, a cucumber into a crocodile, and a carrot into a donkey. The central storyline revolves around the main characters' daily adventures, where they explore their colorful world, make discoveries about their habitat, and solve everyday problems that arise in their lively setting. These escapades highlight themes of and healthy living, such as appreciating fruits and vegetables, in a lighthearted and exploratory tone that encourages young viewers to imagine the wonders hidden in their own refrigerators. The series establishes a whimsical atmosphere of wonder and playfulness, emphasizing collaborative problem-solving.

Themes and educational elements

Cocomong promotes healthy eating habits through its anthropomorphic characters and storylines that highlight and balanced diets, aiming to educate preschoolers on proper choices and origins. For instance, dedicated campaigns and episodes explore where foods come from and emphasize consuming varied, nutritious meals to support growth and . The series underscores themes of and among its characters, who collaborate on adventures in Refrigerator Land to resolve conflicts and achieve goals, fostering in young viewers. It also instills environmental awareness by addressing resource conservation, such as avoiding waste to prevent spoilage and promoting sustainable practices like mindful use in daily scenarios. Basic concepts are woven into the through engaging adventures in the setting, fostering curiosity and foundational understanding. Age-appropriate moral lessons on resources, demonstrating bravery in facing challenges, and overcoming fears are central, tailored for preschoolers via relatable character dilemmas that encourage and resilience.

Production

Development and creators

Cocomong was created by Olive Studio, a founded in the mid-2000s by director Min Byung-chun specifically to focus on children's content. Min Byung-chun, who had previously directed films like Natural City (2003) and worked on projects, expanded the studio to around 70 employees by 2008. The initial concept for Cocomong emerged in the mid-2000s as an aimed at preschoolers aged 3-7, drawing inspiration from everyday household items reimagined as anthropomorphic animals to promote and healthy eating habits. Development spanned approximately three to four years, involving extensive character sketching—over 40 iterations per design—and surveys of 160 parents and children to ensure appeal, with characters like the sausage monkey Cocomong and egg rabbit Aroomi designed to make disliked vegetables more approachable for young viewers. Min Byung-chun personally drew from his experiences as a father to his four-year-old daughter, crafting the "Fresh World" setting inside a to foster themes of and balanced diets. Securing a broadcast partnership with EBS proved challenging amid fierce competition, but Olive Studio's 26-episode first season ultimately premiered on the educational broadcaster in February 2008 after receiving partial funding from . Early production faced constraints typical of a nascent studio, including limited resources for 3D , yet the project was completed on a budget of 3 billion KRW, marking Olive Studio's debut in high-quality CG for children's programming.

Animation and seasons

Cocomong utilizes 3D computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create its animated world, employing full CG techniques that transform everyday refrigerator foods into anthropomorphic characters in a fantastical setting. This approach allows for dynamic movements and interactions suited to educational for young children, with visuals characterized by vibrant colors and simple, appealing designs to maintain engagement. The production timeline began with Season 1, which premiered in 2008 after development by Olive Studio in collaboration with EBS and Tooniverse. Subsequent seasons followed in 2011 for Season 2 and 2015 for Season 3, each expanding the narrative scope while building on the established CGI framework to introduce more intricate environmental details and character animations. Season 4 premiered in 2019. These intervals reflect the iterative production process typical of animated series, allowing for refinements in visual effects and storytelling complexity based on audience reception. In recent years, the animation quality has seen significant upgrades through remastering efforts, with Seasons 1 through 3 receiving and 60 frames per second enhancements, starting with Season 1 from October 23, 2024, and rolling out progressively into 2025 as of March 31, 2025. These updates provide sharper, smoother visuals while preserving the original bright and colorful aesthetic, making the series more accessible on modern platforms like .

Characters

Main protagonists

Cocomong is the central of the series, depicted as an energetic sausage-monkey hybrid who serves as the inventive leader of his group of friends in Refrigerator Land. His optimistic personality drives the adventures, often relying on his stretchy sausage body to create gadgets and solve problems, reflecting the show's emphasis on creativity and healthy living through food-inspired designs. As a curious inventor, Cocomong embodies the theme of , transforming everyday ingredients into dynamic animal forms to educate young viewers on and nature's value. Aromi, the kind-hearted egg-rabbit, acts as the nurturing caretaker among the protagonists, prioritizing , tidiness, and compassionate care for her companions. Her gentle demeanor and love for flowers highlight her role in fostering harmony, often reorganizing spaces like her garden after mishaps to teach lessons in responsibility and cleanliness. Originating from a simple , Aromi's backstory ties into the series' food-animal transformations, where she supports the group by emphasizing polite and healthy habits during their escapades in Fresh World. Kaero, portrayed as a shy carrot-donkey, contributes thoughtful planning and emotional growth to the team, gradually building confidence through shared adventures and his passion for singing and dancing. His reserved nature contrasts with the group's bolder members, allowing him to offer strategic insights while his vegetable origins enable flexible, resilient abilities in problem-solving. Over time, Kaero's arc focuses on overcoming timidity, strengthening his bonds as a reliable planner who helps navigate challenges in Land. Robocong, the robotic ally invented by Cocomong, provides mechanical support and strength to the protagonists, powered by energy from fresh fruits and vegetables to combat threats while promoting healthy eating. As a loyal companion, Robocong's creation underscores Cocomong's ingenuity, featuring transformation capabilities and verbal interaction enabled by innovative "Coco-heart" . His integration into the group adds a technological dimension to their family-like unit, assisting in defenses against external dangers. Together, these protagonists form a tight-knit, family-like unit in sunny Refrigerator Land, where food-based animal friends collaborate on adventures that blend fun, friendship, and on acceptance and healthy lifestyles. Their relationships emphasize mutual support—Cocomong's leadership complemented by Aromi's care, Kaero's planning, and Robocong's power—creating a balanced dynamic that resolves conflicts through and . This core group embodies the series' conceptual focus on transforming ordinary ingredients into heroic allies, fostering conceptual understanding of and social bonds without delving into specific conflicts.

Antagonists and supporting cast

The primary in Cocomong is Virus King, a devious character who seeks to contaminate the clean environments of Refrigerator Land by spreading germs and encouraging unhealthy behaviors such as excessive consumption of sugary or processed foods. He leads a group of minions from his base in the Germ Kingdom, inventing mechanical devices and robots to execute his schemes against Cing Cing Village. Virus King's plans often involve direct attacks on the protagonists' healthy lifestyle, such as deploying bacteria-laden inventions or promoting instant foods that weaken the villagers. Virus King's key henchmen include Dark-pow, a mouse-shaped robotic introduced in season 3 as a destructive designed to overpower defenses like Robocong. Dark-pow serves as an enforcer in battles, capable of causing chaos in the village, though it gains the ability to speak in season 4, adding a layer of personality to its role. Candy-pow, a candy-themed cat minion, embodies temptations of sugary treats and often assists in plots to lure characters into poor dietary choices, such as hosting parties with instant foods. She experiences a temporary redemption arc in season 3, defecting to live in Cing Cing Village after a demotion, but ultimately returns to Virus King's side following manipulations involving contaminated pies. Potato-pow, a potato-themed beaver-like character appearing from season 2, supports these efforts with mischievous actions like selling unhealthy or using to incite anger among villagers. Supporting characters in Cing Cing Village, such as the pea pig brothers Dookong, Saekong, and Naekong, provide comic relief through their bickering and energetic antics while aiding quests to counter Virus King's threats. These animal-food hybrids often join the main protagonists in defending the village, offering humorous distractions or simple inventions during conflicts. The antagonists' roles evolve across seasons, with Virus King introducing new minions like Dark-pow in season 3 to escalate invasions, and more sophisticated traps in season 4 to target health directly.

Voice cast

Korean version

The Korean voice cast for Cocomong was primarily drawn from experienced performers affiliated with EBS, prioritizing clear, engaging deliveries suitable for young audiences to enhance the show's educational appeal. Jeong Seon-hye voices the titular character Cocomong, delivering an energetic and playful performance that aligns with the inventive monkey-sausage protagonist's curious and adventurous personality. Yang Jeong-hwa provides the voice for Aromi, employing a soft, maternal tone that underscores the egg-rabbit's role as a caring and supportive figure in the group. Other main protagonists include Doori (voiced by Hong Beom-gi), Agle (Shin Yong-woo), Kaero (Kim Jang), Padak (Ryu Jeom-hee), and the pea siblings Dukong (Choi Jun-young), Sekong (Lee Ja-myeong), and Nekong (Han Chae-eon), each contributing distinct youthful energies to the ensemble. Introduced in later seasons, antagonists and supporting characters expand the cast, with Jeon Tae-yeol as the villainous Virus King, whose booming and scheming intonation fits the moldy antagonist's disruptive schemes. Jang Eun-sook voices Candy Pang, bringing a sassy, candy-coated flair to the strawberry cat minion, while Jeong Yeong-woong handles Gamja Pang with a goofy, bumbling quality that highlights the potato-beaver's clumsy antics. Additional recurring voices include Jung Mi-ra as Robocong, the robotic ally debuting in season 2 with a mechanical yet friendly timbre, and Eom Sang-hyeon for roles like Dust Pang, adding gravelly depth to minor foes. Guest appearances, such as Jeong Hye-ok as Omong or Lee Hyun-jin as Tori, often feature versatile performers returning for episodic support. The casting process focused on selecting voice actors capable of expressive, child-oriented performances, often from EBS's pool of freelancers to maintain consistency with the broadcaster's educational style. Core cast members like Jeong Seon-hye and Yang Jeong-hwa remained unchanged across all seasons, including Season 4 (2024), ensuring vocal familiarity for young viewers, though new antagonists in seasons 2–4 required additional hires, such as for the Virus King trio, without major recasts due to scheduling conflicts.
CharacterVoice ActorRole TypeNotable Contribution
CocomongJeong Seon-hyeMain Energetic, inventive lead
AromiYang Jeong-hwaMain Nurturing caretaker
DooriHong Beom-giMain Gentle hippo
AgleShin Yong-wooMain Wise advisor
KaeroKim JangMain Energetic vegetable ally
RobocongJung Mi-raSupporting (Season 2+)Robotic inventor companion
Virus KingJeon Tae-yeolAntagonist (Season 2+)Scheming mold leader
Candy PangJang Eun-sookAntagonist (Season 2+)Sassy candy minion
Gamja PangJeong Yeong-woongAntagonist (Season 2+)Clumsy potato henchman
PadakRyu Jeom-heeSupportingFishy humor
Pea Siblings (Dukong, Sekong, Nekong)Choi Jun-young, Lee Ja-myeong, Han Chae-eonSupportingChirpy group dynamics

English version

The English dubbing of Cocomong utilizes a of primarily North American voice actors to adapt the series for international young audiences, emphasizing clear enunciation and energetic tones suitable for children's programming. Anna Paik voices the protagonist Cocomong, delivering a youthful and enthusiastic performance that highlights the character's adventurous spirit. Mike Yantzi provides versatile voicing for multiple roles, including —the lively friend—and the Virus King, the scheming , allowing seamless transitions between heroic and villainous characterizations across seasons. Catherine Bommie Han (also credited as Bommie Han) handles several supporting characters, such as the caring egg-rabbit Aromi, the timid egg Omong, the rabbit , and the season 1 incarnation of Saecong, along with additional roles like Eggphant; her multifaceted performances contribute to the ensemble's dynamic interactions. The complete English cast credits, produced under Anime Times studio for platforms including Prime Video and releases, also feature Nancy Kim as Saecong (season 2) and Candy Pow, Josh Schwartzentruber as Agle (season 2), Doocong (season 2), Potato Pow, and Robocong (season 2), Garan Fitzgerald as Doori (season 2), and Anna Desmarais as Naecong (season 2) and Padak (season 2). Core cast remained consistent for later seasons, including any dubbed content up to 2024. Unlike the original Korean version's native performances, the English dub incorporates localization through translated scripts that simplify scientific explanations for younger non-Korean viewers while retaining core educational themes.

Episodes

Season 1 (2008)

Season 1 of Cocomong premiered on EBS in on February 27, 2008, and concluded on August 20, 2008, comprising 26 episodes broadcast weekly. The season introduces the core world of Refrigerator Land, a whimsical fridge-based environment where everyday vegetables are transformed into anthropomorphic animal characters by a magical ice fish from the air duct. This foundational episode, titled "Birth," establishes the ensemble, including the inventive protagonist Cocomong (a sausage-turned-monkey), his robotic companion Robokong, and friends like the speedy Aromi (from an ) and the strong hippo Radishing (from a ). Subsequent adventures build on this setup through lighthearted, standalone stories that explore the characters' daily lives and interactions. Key arcs center on forging initial friendships and navigating minor threats, such as playful competitions or environmental mishaps in their village. For instance, episodes like "" depict the group learning teamwork during games, while "I'm Faster" highlights rivalries resolved through cooperation, emphasizing early bonds amid small-scale challenges like lost items or accidental inventions gone awry. These narratives introduce Cocomong's penchant for gadget-building, as seen in tales of his first contraptions causing harmless chaos, alongside village explorations that reveal the fridge world's nooks, like the fields or streams. Each 13-minute episode adopts a self-contained format, blending adventure with subtle educational elements on themes like sharing and problem-solving, tailored for audiences. The season's structure prioritizes character development over ongoing plots, laying the groundwork for the series' expansion in later installments.

Season 2 (2011)

Season 2 of Cocomong, subtitled Fresh World, Cocomong, consists of 26 episodes that originally aired weekly from March 4 to August 26, 2011, on the South Korean educational broadcaster EBS. This season marks the debut of Virus King as the central antagonist, a malevolent mouse-like figure who loathes fresh fruits and and launches schemes to undermine healthy lifestyles in Cing Cing Village. His plots often revolve around promoting bad eating habits, such as excessive consumption of or neglect of nutritious meals, forcing Cocomong and his friends to intervene to restore balance and educate on proper . The narrative unfolds through several key arcs centered on collaborative challenges in Cing Cing Village, where the protagonists unite to thwart Virus King's disruptions, often involving communal problem-solving and moral lessons. Enhanced inventions play a prominent role, highlighted by the creation of in the premiere episode—a vegetable-fueled designed to empower the group against threats. Environmental themes are woven throughout, emphasizing and as the characters confront issues like and engineered by the . Among the standout episodes is "Don't Waste Precious Water!!" (Episode 18), in which King observes the villagers' careless water usage and retaliates by draining the supply, compelling Cocomong and his companions to recognize the value of conservation and restore the resource through teamwork. The season also includes the first major team-up against King's henchmen, such as Pow and Potato Pow, in early confrontations that escalate the group's defensive strategies beyond individual efforts.

Season 3 (2015)

Season 3 of Cocomong comprises 26 episodes, airing from March 4, 2015, to May 28, 2015, on EBS 1TV in , with each installment running approximately 14 minutes. The season introduces a new neighboring community called Village, which faces repeated threats from antagonists including the Bacteria King (also known as the Virus King), Candy-pow, and Potato-pow, leading to collaborative efforts with the main cast from Village to defend against these incursions. The overarching narrative revolves around the Virus King's assaults on the villages' and , compelling Cocomong and his friends to embark on quests for restorative "secret foods" to counter the dangers, as seen in episodes like "Find the Secret Food" and the season finale "Trouble in Fresh World (Part 2)." This escalates the stakes to village-wide crises, such as the health disruptions in "The Healthy Youth Contest" and "Virus King’s Trap," where alliances form with supporting characters, including the introduction of new ally in "Our New Friend, Tuni." These arcs highlight cooperative problem-solving against broader environmental and communal threats, building on prior antagonists like those from Season 2. Character growth receives deeper attention, exemplified by Kaero's familial interactions in "Kaero’s Awesome Grandmother," which explores his energetic personality through generational dynamics and potential confidence reinforcement via supportive relationships. Episodes like "Cocomong Has A Cavity!" and "Anchovies Make Your Bones Strong!" emphasize personal development around health awareness and resilience, while flashbacks in select stories reveal backstories for villains such as the Bacteria King and Potato-pow, adding layers to their motivations. Supporting cast members, including Doori in "Doori’s Weight Loss Plan" and Naecong in "Greedy Naecong," undergo arcs focused on self-improvement and overcoming flaws like overeating or slowness. Produced by EBS, Olive Studio, Dream Search C&C, and Aurora World Co., the season maintains the 3D animation style established in prior installments but incorporates format refinements from Season 2, such as expanded ensemble interactions and episodic experiments with longer narrative threads across multiple episodes. Notable enhancements include smoother CGI rendering for action sequences, as observed in chase scenes like "Run, Potato-pow, Run!" and inventive builds in "I’m the King of Inventions," alongside occasional extended runtimes for climactic two-parters to heighten tension. This season concludes the pre-hiatus storyline, wrapping up major conflicts before a production pause until the 2024 revival.
EpisodeTitleKey Theme
1Robocong vs Dark-powTechnological conflict and brainwashing
3The Healthy Youth ContestCommunity health competition
10Kaero’s Awesome GrandmotherFamily bonds and personal growth
17Our New Friend, TuniForming alliances
25-26Trouble in Fresh World (Parts 1-2)Village-wide crisis resolution

Season 4 (2024)

In 2024, Cocomong saw a revival after a nearly decade-long hiatus from new full-length productions, with remastered versions of classic episodes from Seasons 1–3 uploaded weekly in 4K resolution and 60fps to the official YouTube channel starting October 23, 2024, and continuing as of November 2025. Select episodes were also aired on EBS for domestic audiences. Accompanying this, new short "Kids Toon" animations (2–5 minutes each), focusing on modern educational themes such as digital hygiene, safe online habits, healthy eating, and daily routines, premiered on November 2, 2024, via YouTube, designed for younger preschool viewers. These shorts feature the main cast in simple, standalone stories without major villain arcs, promoting interactive learning. A full Season 4 with original full-length episodes was planned for 2019 but ultimately not produced.

Broadcast and distribution

Original airing

Cocomong premiered on South Korea's (EBS), the country's public educational broadcaster, targeting preschool children through weekday morning time slots designed for young audiences. The series aired as part of EBS's educational programming blocks, emphasizing themes of , , and healthy habits aligned with the network's mission. Each season typically ran for 6-7 months, allowing for weekly episodes that fit into morning routines for families. Season 1 debuted on February 27, 2008, with episodes airing weekly on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM, spanning approximately six months to cover its 26-episode run. Season 2 followed on March 4, 2011, broadcasting every Friday at 8:20 AM and extending over a similar period of about six months. Season 3 began on March 4, 2015, airing Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:05 PM and concluding after roughly three months with 26 episodes focused on intensified adventures involving new robotic elements. Following the 2015 finale, the series entered a hiatus with no new seasons produced, attributed to shifts in studio production priorities at Olive Studio, though episodes remained accessible via uploads managed by the official channel during this period. The series was re-aired on EBS starting June 25, 2020.

International releases

Cocomong became available internationally on starting in the , with English dubs provided for Seasons 1 through 3 in regions including the and the . However, as of 2025, it is no longer available on in many countries, including the , , , and . Beyond , the series appears on other streaming services in select regions, including for purchase or rental in the , the Roku Channel for free ad-supported viewing, and Apple TV in areas like . Full episodes, particularly English-dubbed versions of Seasons 1-3, are also freely available on through the official Cocomong channel, allowing global access without subscription. Dubbing efforts have supported localization in various languages, enabling broader appeal in and following the 2015 release of Season 3. English serves as the primary international dub, with additional versions in Spanish for , Indonesian, Mandarin, Japanese, Italian, and others produced for regional broadcasts and streaming. The Kids Toon series spin-off is available internationally via and select video-on-demand services.

Reception

Critical response

Cocomong holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 on , based on 23 user reviews. Reviewers have highlighted the series' vibrant animation and its emphasis on promoting healthy eating habits through anthropomorphic characters, while critiquing the repetitive nature of the plots, particularly in later episodes where conflicts follow similar patterns of confrontations. Critics and viewers have positively noted the educational value of the show, especially in its early seasons, where the charming, Pororo-inspired characters teach children about , proper eating, and basic health concepts in an engaging way. The series' focus on transforming everyday refrigerator items into animal friends fosters lessons in friendship and acceptance, making it a staple for education. However, reception has been mixed for subsequent seasons, with some praising the addition of action elements like battles against for increased excitement, but others finding the stories increasingly formulaic and less innovative, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment. In Korean media, the series has received praise from broadcaster EBS for its strong emphasis on and environmental awareness, aligning with the network's mission to deliver informative content for young audiences. Parental opinions remain divided, with appreciation for the fun hero-villain dynamics balanced against concerns over stereotypical villain portrayals. Coverage of Cocomong in has been limited, particularly prior to its availability on streaming platforms like , resulting in fewer in-depth international critiques and highlighting a gap in exposure for non-Korean audiences.

Popularity and cultural impact

Cocomong garnered significant viewership during its original EBS broadcasts, achieving top ratings in the category in 2008 with a 39.55% audience share among 4- to 6-year-olds. The series maintained strong appeal among preschool audiences, contributing to millions of views on EBS channels over its seasons. On , the official Cocomong channel has accumulated over 1 billion video views as of 2025, reflecting sustained digital engagement. Merchandise based on Cocomong characters has been widely available and popular in Korea and across Asia, including plush dolls, transformation toys like Robocong figures, and play sets such as birthday cake kits. Educational products, including interactive storybooks and learning pens, have also been released to extend the show's themes into home use. In Japan, licensed items such as LINE stickers and wallpapers have further popularized the franchise. The series has played a notable role in children's media by emphasizing healthy eating , with storylines and companion materials promoting balanced diets and nutritional awareness through engaging adventures in a refrigerator-themed world. This focus has influenced educational content in Korea, appearing in health food advertisements and programs to encourage positive food habits among young viewers. (Note: While NamuWiki is a , it aggregates official production details from EBS and Studio.) The series has also received recognition for its cultural contributions, including the Presidential Award for Best Korean Character in 2008 and the Minister Prize at the Korea Content Awards for two consecutive years. The 2024 revival, featuring remastered Season 1 episodes uploaded to in from October 2024 to March 2025 followed by 4K UHD releases starting April 2025, has reignited interest and ensured ongoing accessibility for new generations. This update has extended the show's legacy in digital platforms, maintaining its cultural relevance into 2025.

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