Black Rubber Shoes
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Black Rubber Shoes is a Korean animated television show for children. The stories take place in the city of Seoul
in the sixties/seventies of the 20th century. The title refers to black gomusin
, shoes made of rubber which children frequently had to wear because they were cheap and lasted very long.
The background of this animation is based on Mapo
, Seoul. Since first broadcast in 1999, it has become beloved by many children. It was broadcast on KBS 2 TV. The original version is a comic by Lee Woo-Young. The first broadcast for a special for Lunar New Year's Day program was so popular that it was made into a new series from 2000~2004.
This cartoon describes poverty and difficulties in the Korea of the 1960's. The main characters are Giyoung and his older brother Gichul, a middle school student. Even though they are poor, Gichul and Giyoung always live happily and have fun. The episodes of the brothers and family arouse nostalgia and memories about the past in many older Korean viewers. Black Rubber Shoes is considered one of the best works of Korean animation. The show is known catch people's attention regardless of sex or age.
It was nominated as a 'Best Program' by the Korean Broadcasting Commission and recognized as a 'Common Good Animation' in September, 2004.
In addition, the Seoul YMCA Association of Children's Culture chose it as a 'Good Program Selected by Children'.
The second son of the family and the main character of the show
Older brother of Gi Yeong.
Mother of the two boys.
Youngest of the family and sister of Gi Yeong and Gi Cheol. First appeared in 2005.
Cheap Shoes http://www.grownproducts.com/
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
in the sixties/seventies of the 20th century. The title refers to black gomusin
Gomusin
Gomusin refers to shoes made of rubber in a form of Korean traditional shoes. The shoes are wide, with low heels. Gomusin for men were modeled after "gatsin" , and ones for women were danghye . Gomusin first appeared in the early 20th century. They were much easier to keep clean than danghye and...
, shoes made of rubber which children frequently had to wear because they were cheap and lasted very long.
The background of this animation is based on Mapo
Mapo-gu
Mapo-gu is a gu, or district, within Seoul, South Korea. It lies northwest of the Han River. Several universities and government buildings are located here. Mapo is especially well-known for the Hongdae club district around Hongik University. Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1, Line 5, and Line 6...
, Seoul. Since first broadcast in 1999, it has become beloved by many children. It was broadcast on KBS 2 TV. The original version is a comic by Lee Woo-Young. The first broadcast for a special for Lunar New Year's Day program was so popular that it was made into a new series from 2000~2004.
This cartoon describes poverty and difficulties in the Korea of the 1960's. The main characters are Giyoung and his older brother Gichul, a middle school student. Even though they are poor, Gichul and Giyoung always live happily and have fun. The episodes of the brothers and family arouse nostalgia and memories about the past in many older Korean viewers. Black Rubber Shoes is considered one of the best works of Korean animation. The show is known catch people's attention regardless of sex or age.
It was nominated as a 'Best Program' by the Korean Broadcasting Commission and recognized as a 'Common Good Animation' in September, 2004.
In addition, the Seoul YMCA Association of Children's Culture chose it as a 'Good Program Selected by Children'.
Characters
- Lee Gi Yeong (hangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 이기영)
The second son of the family and the main character of the show
- Lee Gi Cheol (이기철)
Older brother of Gi Yeong.
- Mother (어머니)
Mother of the two boys.
- Oh Deok (오덕)
Youngest of the family and sister of Gi Yeong and Gi Cheol. First appeared in 2005.
External links
- Show's KBS homepage http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/gomusin/
Cheap Shoes http://www.grownproducts.com/