Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut
Park Geon-roung, the child star of the viral 'Baby Shark' music video, is preparing to launch a career as a K-pop artist. The project is supported by Pinkfong, the entertainment company behind the original global hit.
Why it matters
This marks a transition for a viral internet personality into the highly structured and competitive K-pop industry, testing the longevity of child stardom.
Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut Close At just seven years old, Park Geon-roung starred in the Baby Shark music video that went on to become the most-watched YouTube clip of all time, with 17 billion views - and counting. Now, Baby Shark Boy wants to be a K-pop star.
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