Baby Shark Star Park Geonroung to Release K-Pop Single

Park Geonroung, the child star who became a global phenomenon as the dancer in Pinkfong’s viral “Baby Shark Dance” video, is returning to the spotlight as a recording artist. The now 17-year-old will release his first digital single, “WAVE,” on August 20 under the stage name Baby Shark Boy, marking his official entry into the K-pop music scene.

The announcement, made by The Pinkfong Company, confirms that the track will be a Korean-language song featuring Joohoney of the K-pop group Monsta X. Park himself contributed to the lyrics. A teaser for the music video was released on August 10, offering a first look at the artist and incorporating references to the original 2016 video that made him famous.

Park first appeared in the “Baby Shark Dance” video at age seven. The clip, featuring the catchy “doo doo doo” hook and simple choreography, became a cultural sensation. It has since surpassed 17.2 billion views on YouTube, making it the most-watched video in the platform’s history. The song’s popularity extended beyond the internet, even appearing on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2019.

In a statement, Park expressed gratitude for the enduring memory of his childhood appearance....