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Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

Published August 12, 2026, 3:26 AM
Updated August 12, 2026, 3:55 AM1.1K
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Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut

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.

He's backed by Pinkfong, the South Korean kids entertainment company that made Baby Shark - but will they find success again? The BBC's Tessa Wong explains everything you need to know about his upcoming debut.

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