Grami's Circus Show
A South Korean slapstick 3D animated circus series.
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Grami's Circus Show (Korean: 그라미의 서커스 쇼; RR: Geuramiui seokeoseu syo) is a South Korean 3D animated slapstick comedy series from Studio Gale. It originally aired on KBS1 and is also available on Netflix. The story centers on three lions—Grami, Nemo, and Sam—along with their ringmaster Jack, as they rehearse and put on circus performances.
Grami, the title character, is a lion cub who is endlessly optimistic, never takes anything seriously, and never feels upset or sad. Jack is a strict, dignified, and hot-tempered ringmaster who hopes to get rich by running circus shows with lions. Nemo, a lion from Africa, is jealous of Grami; he is dumb, bossy, and relies on brute force to solve problems, always seeking Jack’s approval. Sam is a weakling lion from a zoo, tenderhearted and easily picked on by Nemo; his main desire is to relax and sleep.
Recurring characters include Baboo, a baboon working as an intern at the circus, and the Rabbits, who serve as the show’s audience. The series was directed by Chang Hwan Shin, written by Heong Myeong Choe and Chang Hwan Shin, and produced by Eunee Park, Jun Oh, and Yu Kyung Lee. Music was composed by Mint Condition.
The show received a Pulcinella award in 2014 in the category of "TV Series for Teen," making it the only Asian show to win that year. It was also an official selection for the SICAF awards but did not win. Critic Stuart Heritage of The Guardian described it as spectacularly inappropriate and admitted to being slightly obsessed, comparing watching it with a toddler to "playing chicken with object permanence."
Lore & Background
Grami's Circus Show centers on three lions and a ringmaster. Grami is an optimistic lion cub who never gets upset. Jack is a strict, hot-tempered ringmaster seeking wealth through circus performances.
Nemo, from Africa, is dumb and bossy, jealous of Grami and always wanting Jack's recognition. Sam is a weakling former zoo lion, tenderhearted and often picked on by Nemo. Recurring characters include Baboo, a baboon intern, and rabbits who serve as the audience.
The series was directed by Chang Hwan Shin, with writers Heong Myeong Choe and Chang Hwan Shin. Producers included Eunee Park, Jun Oh, and Yu Kyung Lee. Music was by Mint Condition.
Reader's Guide
Grami's Circus Show gained attention for its audacious slapstick humor, as noted by critic Stuart Heritage of The Guardian, who described watching it as 'like picking a scab' and noted its inappropriateness for toddlers. The series won a Pulcinella award in 2014 in the category of 'TV Series for Teen,' being the only Asian show to do so that year. The show's significance lies in its international recognition and its place as a South Korean animated production available on Netflix, reaching a global audience. Its legacy includes its unique blend of physical comedy and character dynamics among the lion trio and ringmaster.
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- Wikipedia: Grami's Circus Show (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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