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: Also aired on Daewon-owned channels (Anione/Anibox/Champ) starting in 2016. Dragon Ball Daima
| Character (캐릭터) | Daewon VHS / Tooniverse Dub | Notable in Kai / Other Dubs | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Kim Hwan-jin (김환진) ; child Goku by Park Young-nam [9†L8-L10] | Kim Hwan-jin (Battle of Gods, Resurrection 'F') [10†L21] | | Vegeta (베지터) | Kim Min-seok (김민석) [11†L4] | Kim Seung-jun (Kai, Super) [11†L13] | | Piccolo (피콜로) | Jeong Seung-wook (정승욱) [9†L13] | Jeong Seung-wook (also played him in multiple films) [8†L9-L12] | | Gohan (손오반) | Lee Ji-yeong (young), Kim Jang (adult) [9†L10-L12] | Dong Hoon Lee (Kai, Super) [3†L30-L34] | | Krillin (크리링) | Lee Seon-ho (이선호) [9†L14] | Lee Seon-ho (Tooniverse) [12†L21] | | Bulma (부르마) | Ji Mi-ae (지미애) [9†L17] | Ji Mi-ae (Consistent for many years) [13†L9] | | Frieza (프리저) | Choi Mun-ja (최문자) [9†L17-L18] | Choi Mun-ja (Legendary performance) [14†L10-L11] | | Majin Buu (마인 부우) | Shin Yong-woo (Im Seongpyo for first voice) [9†L21] | Various | dragon ball z korean dub verified
When a piece of media is labeled as a "verified" Dragon Ball Z Korean dub, it usually belongs to one of three primary eras: 1. The Daewon Video Dub (Early 1990s)
. It is often praised for higher production values and a high-pitched Adult Gohan that mirrors the original Japanese performance Key Review Highlights Goku's Portrayal Kim Hwan-jin Let’s power up and dive deep
Off-air TV recordings from the early 2000s were surfaced, verifying the exact edits, commercial breaks, and network-specific openings used during the Saiyan and Frieza sagas.
: A later airing of the full series (episodes 1–291) that often utilized different voice casts or redubs, such as the DBZ Kai cast in the 2010s. Verified Voice Cast (Key Roles) The Daewon Video Dub (Early 1990s)
Japanese characters on Goku's gi or King Kai's planet were digitally erased or painted over.
The very first Korean voice for Goku was , who lent his voice to the character in the earliest Daewon Media video releases (VHS tapes). However, for a generation, the defining voice of Goku in the Daewon version became Kim Hwan-jin (김환진) , who took over the role for the series' most famous sagas. These VHS dubs, distributed by Daewon, are often called the "Video Dub" (비디오 더빙판) and hold a nostalgic spot for fans who grew up renting them. This version originally covered episodes 1 through 97 (the Saiyan to Frieza sagas).
Let’s dive into the history, the controversy, and why fans are desperate to find a "verified" copy of the Korean Dragon Ball Z.
" (1990s) : An obscure of the first two episodes produced by KBS Korean Broadcasting. It was designed to teach English to South Korean children using Korean-produced English dialogue. Live-Action (1990) : An unofficial Korean live-action film, Dragon Ball: Ssawora Son Goku, Igyeora Son Goku , was released in 1990. Major Voice Cast (Adult Goku) Voice Actor VHS / Tooniverse Kim Hwan-jin SBS TV Kang Su-jin Kai / Super Kim Yeong-seon
