The ‘Baby Shark’ Boy Is All Grown Up & Launching His Music Career With a Monsta X Collab
"I hope people can see who I am today in a new way," the emerging artist said of "WAVE," featuring Monsta X's JOOHONEY.
Ten years after his role in the globally renowned "Baby Shark Dance" video, Baby Shark Boy is now pursuing his own music career with a collaboration featuring Monsta X's JOOHONEY. The single, "WAVE," takes the iconic melody to new heights, blending electropop and dance elements. The performer, originally known as Park Geon-roung, contributed to writing the lyrics and used the song to reflect on his journey from being a child star.
Baby Shark Boy stated, "For me, Baby Shark Dance was like the first wave that began 10 years ago. I grew up riding that wave and now stand at a new starting point as Baby Shark Boy." The collaboration also provides a K-pop introduction for Baby Shark Boy, with choreography led by TEAM SAME, known for their work with BTS, SEVENTEEN, and TWICE.
The timing of the release aligns with the original video's massive success, having surpassed 17.2 billion views on YouTube. Baby Shark Boy's appearance at the 10th-anniversary short-form content for the franchise garnered over 22 million views. While the original "Baby Shark" video was an unexpected Billboard hit, reaching No. 32, Baby Shark Boy's goal now is to showcase the person behind the viral childhood segment.
The launch of "WAVE" is just the beginning, with a behind-the-scenes documentary and potential future collaborations, including an appearance in the upcoming Baby Shark film in winter 2026.
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