Former Baby Shark performer launches solo career with Monsta X collaboration

Park Geonroung, who as a child became the face of the global "Baby Shark Dance" phenomenon, has officially launched his solo music career. The 17-year-old performer, now going by the stage name Baby Shark Boy, released his debut digital single "WAVE" on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The track features rap vocals from Joohoney of K-pop group Monsta X and is backed by The Pinkfong Company, the South Korean children's entertainment firm that owns the Baby Shark copyright.

The single opens with the recognizable "doo doo doo" melody from the original viral song before transitioning into an energetic electropop track. Park contributed to the song's lyrics, which reflect on his journey from a child performer to an emerging artist. "Ten years ago, I was dancing next to Baby Shark. Now, I want to share my own voice and the stories I've written myself," Park said in a statement. He added that he views the release not as a one-off project but as "a new beginning," expressing hope that it allows audiences to see him in a new way.

The release marks a significant evolution from Park's initial fame. He was seven years old when he appeared in the original "Baby Shark Dance" video, which was...