The term originates from South Korea and is a well-known, albeit crude, childhood prank.
(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
: While Jung considers it a friendly, child-like joke, Kimchee takes exception to it, causing Jung to draw negative attention from his boss. [S1E3] Ddong Chim
: 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". The term originates from South Korea and is
: It is known as Kancho in Japan and is sometimes compared to a "wedgie" or "goosing" in Western cultures.
: 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"? Episode Synopsis : While Jung considers it a
: 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.