Sesame Street is introducing a new friend to its long-running program.
Ji-Young will make history as the first Asian American muppet in the 52-year-old show’s history.
The character is a 7-year-old Korean American who is passionate about the electric guitar and skateboarding.
“So, in Korean traditionally the two syllables they each mean something different and Ji means, like, smart or wise. And Young means, like, brave or courageous and strong,” Ji-Young explained during a recent interview alongside longtime Sesame Street mainstay Ernie.
The Gotham Reporter 