: Jung gives Kimchee a "ddong chim"—a Korean prank where one clasps their hands together with index fingers extended and jabs an unsuspecting person in the buttocks.
: The word ddong (똥) means "poop," and chim (침) means "needle" or "acupuncture".
(translated roughly as "poop needle") is the title of the third episode of the first season of the Canadian sitcom Kim's Convenience . The episode explores a specific cultural prank common in East Asia through the lens of the show's main characters. Episode Synopsis [S1E3] Ddong Chim
: Meanwhile, Mr. Kim (Appa) commissions Janet's friend Gerald to take his professional photo instead of asking Janet , leading to family tension regarding his lack of faith in Janet's skills. Cultural Context: What is a "Ddong Chim"?
The term originates from South Korea and is a well-known, albeit crude, childhood prank. : Jung gives Kimchee a "ddong chim"—a Korean
: To perform it, a person puts their hands in a prayer-like position and delivers a quick jab to a friend's backside.
: While often depicted as a harmless schoolyard game, its appropriateness in adult or professional settings—as seen in the episode—is highly debatable and can be viewed as harassment or molestation in certain legal or social contexts. The episode explores a specific cultural prank common
In this episode, the plot focuses on a workplace conflict between and Kimchee at Handy Car Rental.