Pengsoo, which was very popular with citizens and tourists at Gwangalli Beach in Suyeong-gu, Busan last year, has returned with a different look.
On the 3rd, Suyeong-gu, Busan announced that it will install and operate the EBS creator 'Pengsoo' sculpture on Gwangalli Beach from the 1st of this month to the 31st of August this year, following last year.
On Suyeong-gu's official YouTube channel, 'Suyeong-gu TV', a new image of Pengsoo was released along with the introductory phrase, 'Pengsoo returned from vaccination against COVID-19.'
Pengsoo, who had been wearing a mask for a while due to Corona 19, took off the mask this year, meaning 'I look forward to the day when I can take off the mask and enjoy my daily life to the fullest'.
He also had a band-aid on his arm, suggesting where he had been vaccinated.
There are 6 types of Pengsoo sculptures on display this year: Super Giant Pengsoo, Pengsoo riding a stand-up paddle board, Pengsoo playing in the water, Pengsoo tanning, Pengsoo protecting the environment, and Pengsoo at the eye level of children.
In addition, at Gwangalli Beach and Millak Waterfront Park, a 'Pengsoo Voice' announcement will be broadcast to encourage social distancing and public etiquette. .
Netizens who heard the news showed various reactions, such as "I will go to Gwangalli Beach to see Pengsoo this year", "What kind of vaccine did Pengsoo get?", "Still not yet in the stage of taking off the mask."
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(Photo = 'Suyeonggu TV' YouTube capture)