Molang
Animated preschool series about a rabbit and a chick.
Molang is a preschool animated series produced by Millimages. Its main character, a rabbit named Molang, was created by South Korean illustrator Hye-Ji Yoon for the KakaoTalk messaging platform. The show’s look and animation draw heavily from the Japanese chibi style.
The story follows two best friends and roommates: Molang, a cheerful and optimistic rabbit, and Piu Piu, a shy, cautious chick. Together they face everyday problems and sitcom-like situations, as well as bigger, sometimes risky adventures. Molang (voiced by Bruno Guéraçague) is a white rabbit who turns ordinary moments into special ones, often getting the pair into trouble through its wholehearted efforts. Piu Piu (voiced by Nathalie Stas) is a little yellow chick who dislikes attention and tries to keep things under control, but gets easily unsettled by surprises. Their friends, the Pincos, are rabbits that look like Molang but have varied personalities—some friendly, some timid, some short-tempered.
The series first aired on Canal+ France on August 14, 2014. It has since produced five seasons, 321 episodes, and a music album, broadcasting in over 190 countries. Season 1 became available on Netflix on July 1, 2019. Season 5, consisting of 52 five-minute episodes, was announced in February 2020 and began airing on Canal+ on September 9, 2021. In the United Kingdom, the show airs on Tiny Pop; in Canada, on Treehouse TV; and in the United States, on Disney Jr. As of October 19, 2022, all episodes are available on Hopster Learning in the U.S.
A music album titled *Molang* was released on streaming platforms on April 1, 2020, and had been streamed over 40,000 times on Spotify and 20,000 times on iTunes by late April 2020. The EP *A Merry Molang Christmas* came out on November 18, 2020. On May 31, 2023, a Molang YouTube channel launched, featuring reaction, challenge, and gaming videos. On December 8, 2023, the virtual K-pop band M4P debuted with the song “Whatever You Want,” consisting of five members: Molang (leader), Piu Piu, Shiny Pinco, Moody Pinco, and Sweetie Pinco.
As a merchandising brand, Molang uses the tagline “My Best Friend.” It has two master toy licensees (Tomy and Jazwares), over 100 licensees worldwide, and more than 700 products, including apparel, books, stationery, and sleepwear. In November 2016, French publisher Flammarion released a collection of four small books and one
- Created by
- Millimages
- Character designed by
- Hye-Ji Yoon
- First aired
- August 14, 2014 on Canal+ France
- Number of seasons
- 5 (as of 2021)
- Number of episodes
- 321
- Genre
- Preschool television
- Known for
- Chibi-inspired animation, cross-media franchise
Lore & Background
Molang is a white rabbit who makes every moment of the duo's daily life unique, taking special care of each detail. Piu Piu is a little yellow chick who is shy, reserved, and dislikes being the center of attention. Their friends, the Pincos, are a group of rabbits identical in shape to Molang but with varied personalities. The series first aired on Canal+ France on August 14, 2014, and by 2020 had expanded to over 190 countries. Season 5 started broadcasting on Canal+ on September 9, 2021. The franchise includes merchandising, publishing, music albums, and digital content. On May 31, 2023, a Molang YouTuber channel launched, featuring reacting, challenges, and gaming videos. On December 8, 2023, the virtual K-pop band M4P debuted, including Molang, Piu Piu, Shiny Pinco, Moody Pinco, and Sweetie Pinco.
Reader's Guide
Molang has become a significant cross-media franchise since its debut in 2014, with TV exposure in more than 190 countries as of 2020. The series is notable for its chibi-inspired art style and its focus on the friendship between a rabbit and a chick. The franchise has expanded into merchandising with over 100 licensees and more than 700 products, including apparel, books, and stationery. Music albums, including a Christmas EP and a K-pop single by the virtual band M4P, have been released. The show's availability on streaming platforms like Netflix and Hopster Learning has broadened its reach. The series' legacy lies in its gentle, character-driven storytelling and its successful transition from a Korean-designed character to a global preschool brand.
Did You Know?
- Molang was designed by Korean illustrator Hye-Ji Yoon on the platform KakaoTalk.
- The series first aired on Canal+ France on August 14, 2014.
- As of 2020, Molang's TV exposure extends to more than 190 countries.
- On December 8, 2023, the virtual K-pop band M4P launched with members including Molang and Piu Piu.
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