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From Brand IP to Global Kids Franchise: S-OIL’s Polar Rescue Wins AACA

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From Brand IP to Global Kids Franchise: S-OIL’s Polar Rescue Wins AACA
Type	Other	Genre	Animation

From Brand IP to Global Kids Franchise : S-OIL’s Polar Rescue Wins AACA

This case shows how a Korean corporate-backed animation IP successfully crossed into premium

global children’s content, proving that brand-origin IPs can compete on the international awards stage

and scale into long-term global franchises.

♦ First Korean Animation to Win AACA in the Kids Category

• ‘Polar Rescue: Super Guardians’, co-produced by S-OIL and ACOMES, won Best Children’s Programme

at the 2025 AACA held in Singapore on December 4

• Out of eight finalist works from across Asia-Pacific, it became the first Korean animation to win in

AACA’s kids category since the awards launched in 2018

♦ High-Quality 3D Action with Embedded Educational Value

• The 26-episode 3D series follows six rescue team members saving animals in the Arctic’s extreme environments

• Action-driven storytelling naturally integrates educational themes of environmental protection and animal ecology

♦ Strong Global-Ready Production Elements

• Judges praised its collaborative team-based universe, top-tier 3D visuals, globally accessible story structure,

and orchestral OST performed by live orchestra

• The series successfully captured children’s attention and participation while maintaining cinematic-grade

production quality throughout all episodes

♦ Broadcast Rollout and Franchise Expansion Plans

• The series began airing on Korean terrestrial and kids cable channels in late 2024, with major overseas

broadcast channels set for 2026 global expansion

• ACOMES and Singapore’s August Media are preparing Seasons 2 and 3, aiming to establish Polar Rescue

as a global K-animation IP franchise

Source

EdailyKorea (2025.12.15)

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EdailyKorea