'Baby Shark' Boy Set To Make K-Pop Debut 10 Years After Viral Video
The Korean-language single features Monsta X member Joohoney and marks a one-off K-pop debut nearly 10 years after the viral video.
- On August 20, 17-year-old Park Geon-roung, known as Baby Shark Boy, will release his first digital single, 'WAVE,' marking his transition into the K-pop market. The Pinkfong Company announced the project.
- Park first appeared in the 'Baby Shark Dance' video in 2016. "Ten years ago I was dancing next to Baby Shark," he said, reflecting on his desire to share his own voice and story.
- The Korean-language track features K-pop star Joohoney from Monsta X. Park also co-wrote the lyrics of 'Wave,' while a 16-second teaser on YouTube showcases the catchy opening lyrics, "Baby shark, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo."
- Addressing the project's scope, The Pinkfong Company clarified this is a one-off project, not a conventional K-pop idol launch. "It's about him telling his own story," a representative said.
- This release reflects The Pinkfong Company's efforts to expand Baby Shark beyond children's entertainment into the K-pop market. Decisions regarding Park's future activities will be made after the single's debut.
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'Baby Shark' Boy Set To Make K-Pop Debut 10 Years After Viral Video
Park Geon-roung, the child star known as the 'Baby Shark' boy, is set to make his K-pop debut 10 years after appearing in the viral video that made him recognisable worldwide. Geon-roung was seven when he appeared in Pinkfong's 2016 'Baby Shark Dance' video. Now 17, he will release his debut single, 'WAVE,' on 20 August in South Korea and 19 August in the US. The project, released through The Pinkfong Company, will feature Joohoney of Monsta X a…
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