[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] WI announced on the 9th that it will proceed with the second sale of the ‘Pengsu Grip Tok’.


The four types of ‘Pengsu Grip Tok’ featuring the character ‘Pengsu,’ released on the 5th, sold out all prepared quantities within a day, proving Pengsu’s enduring popularity. On the same day, ‘With Shop’ experienced a temporary crash due to an overwhelming number of users waiting to access the site as soon as the sale started, and all four types of ‘Pengsu Grip Tok’ were sold out within about an hour.


The ‘Pengsu Grip Tok’ comes in four types: basic, full-body, sunflower, and hip-hop versions, showcasing various appearances of ‘Pengsu.’ Pengsu is a penguin who swam from Antarctica to Korea to become the best creator and is a trainee affiliated with EBS. The character was introduced by the educational broadcaster EBS through broadcasts and the YouTube channel ‘Giant Peng TV’ since April last year, surpassing 2 million YouTube subscribers. Known as the ‘Pororo for adults,’ Pengsu is a character with candid wit and charm, gaining popularity among people in their 20s and 30s.



The restocked Pengsu Grip Tok is available for purchase at ‘With Shop,’ and by signing up as a member and adding With Shop as a Plus Friend on KakaoTalk, customers can receive a 10% discount coupon, allowing for a more affordable purchase.


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