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Viral 'Baby Shark' Star to Debut as K-Pop Artist
Park Gun-ryong, the child star from the global hit 'Baby Shark', is set to launch a career in the K-Pop industry.
According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand published on August 11, 2026, Park Gun-ryong, the young boy who became a global sensation in the 'Baby Shark' music video, is transitioning into the K-Pop industry. Ten years after the 2016 release of the viral 'Baby Shark Dance' by the South Korean company Pinkfong, Park is preparing to debut under the stage name 'Baby Shark Boy'.
Park gained international fame as a child actor in the video, where he wore shark-patterned pajamas and performed the iconic dance that helped the song reach over 17 billion views by 2026. For residents and travelers in Thailand, where the song remains a cultural staple in schools and entertainment venues, this transition marks a significant milestone in the evolution of a digital pop-culture icon.
While the report confirms his upcoming debut, specific details regarding his debut date, the agency managing his career, or the release schedule for his first musical project remain to be confirmed. Fans of the original viral phenomenon will be watching closely to see how the former child star adapts to the competitive K-Pop landscape.