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Why China's young, disgruntled workers identify with this pink cartoon beaver from South Korea | South China Morning Post

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A 20-year-old South Korean cartoon character named Loopy has found new fame on Chinese social media. Conceived as a shy and timid character two decades ago, the new Loopy persona is now a sarcastic and outspoken office intern. She has also become the go-to subject for various memes among China’s labour force, known …

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