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Korean Police Officers Go Viral Starring as Calendar Models to Support Child Abuse Survivors
Korean police officers have gone viral after appearing as calendar models to raise funds for child abuse survivors.
Featuring both men and women, the initiative combines physical fitness with social impact, inspiring the public while supporting a critical cause.
The calendars feature dedicated officers from Seoul, Gyeonggi, Busan, Gyeongnam, and the Coast Guard.
First launched in 2018 by Inspector Park Seong-yong, this initiative aims to raise awareness about the severity of child abuse crimes while funding tangible support for victims across the nation.
To make the cut, officers endured grueling preparations, including 4 a.m. fasted cardio and weight training between exhausting shifts.
Many said the experience gave their fitness routines new purpose, turning personal discipline into a meaningful contribution for child abuse survivors.
For 30-year-old officer Choi Ha-yong of the Seoul 12th Mobile Unit, this was a lifelong dream.
He revealed that watching the calendar updates while studying for his police exams kept him motivated. He is one of 48 officers selected after winning at the ‘Mr. Police Korea Festival.’
After last year’s women’s edition sold out, the 2026 calendar is already in high demand.
Every purchase supports a meaningful cause, with all proceeds going through the Community Chest of Korea to give abused children direct help and a chance for a brighter future.
Punch has gone viral again after older monkeys comforted him following an accidental fall into a pond at the zoo.
Caretakers later confirmed that he had fully recovered, eating well, playing with peers, and running around energetically as if nothing had happened.
Back in 2016, Park Geon Roung was one of the child actors who starred in the Baby Shark Dance video, which went on to become the most viewed YouTube video of all time.
He was just a kid then, and now at 17, he is showing the world just how beautifully time flies.
Geon Roung never stepped away from the spotlight. Since 2019, he has been part of Play With Me Club, a South Korean co-ed kids group, keeping his place in showbiz.
Fans who rediscovered him recently were stunned, with many saying he now looks just like a K-pop idol.
The ‘Baby Shark’ video was uploaded to YouTube in June 2016 by Pinkfong, a South Korean education brand.
It quickly became a staple in nursery schools and a go-to distraction for parents of toddlers worldwide, turning into one of the most recognizable children’s songs of its generation.
For many who grew up watching that video on repeat, seeing Geon Roung at 17 is a quiet reminder of how fast kids grow up.
One day they are dancing to baby shark, and before you know it, they are teenagers the internet is falling in love with.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa is going viral after visiting Punch, the baby Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.
She posted the moment on her Instagram Story, showing full love to the beloved viral monkey. The photos spread across social media almost immediately.
What made the visit even more special was what Lisa brought with her.
She carried an orangutan plush toy identical to the one Punch is famous for clutching, the same toy that once comforted a baby monkey rejected by his mother and turned him into a global sensation.
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