Who Is ‘Baby Shark Boy’ Park Geonroung? Know About Viral 17-YO Star As He Returns With K-Pop Single ‘WAVE’
Park Geonroung, who starred in the record-breaking "Baby Shark Dance" video as a child, has officially launched his solo K-pop career at age 17 under the stage name "Baby Shark Boy." The new single transitions the recognizable 'Baby Shark' melody into a modern electropop track featuring Monsta X's Joohoney.
Park Geonroung, the former child actor who captured global attention in the record-breaking "Baby Shark Dance" video, has officially launched his career as a K-pop soloist. Now 17 years old, Park released his debut digital single on August 20, 2026, performing under the stage name "Baby Shark Boy". The release marks his transition from a viral internet personality into a mainstream recording artist. ‘Baby Shark’ Child Star Park Geonroung Returns With K-Pop Song ‘WAVE’ (Watch Music Video).
‘Baby Shark’ Boy Park Geonroung Drops ‘WAVE’
Park's debut single, titled "WAVE," serves as a stylistic bridge between his viral past and his future as a musical artist. The track opens with the recognisable melody of the original children's song before transitioning into a modern electropop rhythm.
Released under The Pinkfong Company, the single features Korean-language lyrics co-written by Park, alongside a featured appearance by Joohoney of the established K-pop group Monsta X. Park expressed that the title reflects his personal evolution over the past decade, comparing his initial viral moment to a small wave that eventually transformed into a broader artistic journey.
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Who Is ‘Baby Shark’ Boy Park Geonroung?
Park Geonroung first rose to international prominence at seven years old after starring in the 2016 dance video for "Baby Shark". While the vocal tracks for the original song were recorded by other young performers, Park's on-screen presence and choreography helped drive the video to historical levels of engagement.
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Over the past decade, the video surpassed 17 billion views on YouTube, becoming the most-watched video in the platform's history. Following his initial breakout success, Park continued working in the entertainment industry as a child performer. He maintained a presence in youth programming, starring in various digital shows for The Pinkfong Company and later joining the co-ed youth performance group Play With Me Club in 2019. BLACKPINK Jennie’s Agency Threatens Legal Action Over Wardrobe Malfunction Video and Malicious Edits.
Now balancing his education alongside his professional music training, the 17-year-old performer aims to establish himself as a songwriter and vocalist. Industry observers note that his debut with "WAVE" represents a structured effort to rebrand a famous childhood persona into a sustainable career within the competitive K-pop landscape.
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