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Park Geon-roung debuts as K-pop artist Baby Shark Boy

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Park Geon-roung, the child performer who gained global fame in the “Baby Shark” music video, has officially debuted as a K-pop solo artist under the stage name “Baby Shark Boy.” On August 20, 2026, ~~Park~~ Park, now 17 years old, released his debut digital single, “WAVE.” The electropop track features lyrics co-written by Park and a collaboration with Joohoney of Monsta X. The song incorporates a sample of the iconic “Baby Shark” melody, marking a transition from the original 2016 video—which featured vocals from a different performer—to a project where Park can share his own voice and written stories. Park described the release as a “new beginning.” The debut is supported by The Pinkfong Company, a Kosdaq-listed entity, as part of an effort to expand the “Baby Shark” brand into the K-pop market. The project includes plans for a documentary titled “WAVE: A Boy’s Record” to chronicle Park’s evolution. However, representatives have maintained that this is a “one-off project rather than a typical idol debut,” noting that Park’s future activities will be determined following the single's release. This career shift occurs approximately a decade after the original “Baby Shark Dance” video became a global phenomenon. The video, in which Park appeared at age seven, has amassed over 17.2 billion views, holding the record as the most-watched video in YouTube history. Despite this global recognition, Park has noted that his upbringing remained relatively ordinary, with school peers treating him like any other student.

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