Baby Shark
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| "Baby Shark" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Pinkfong | |
| Released | June 17, 2016 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 2:16 |
"Baby Shark", or Shark familiy(Korean: 상어 가족)is a nursery song about a family of sharks produced by Pinkfong, children's education and entertainment brand, which became a viral video in Indonesia. The song has since spread to many other countries, particularly in Southeast Asia. By October 2017, the "Baby Shark" song series received over a billion views (and counting) worldwide, and the mobile app is among the top 10 most downloaded in the family apps category in South Korea, Bangladesh, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia.[1][2] While the song is designated for children, it has also been known to be popular among adults due to its addictive and upbeat music, simple and fun lyrics, as well as entertaining dance moves. Due to its popularity, it has spurred an online dance craze (or referred to as Baby Shark Challenge) around the world, while being cited as "the next big thing after the domination of Gangnam Style". K-pop groups including Girls' Generation, Red Velvet and Black Pink have been credited to further spread the viral song through their coverage of the song and dance, specifically on their featured TV shows and concerts.[3][4]
Historically, songs named Baby Shark have been around for a long time. In a 2007 book on American band camps, it was mentioned. In 2011 both Johnny Oh and The Learning Station released versions on YouTube that were less gruesome than earlier versions and aimed at younger children. The Learning Station also included "Baby Shark" on its #1 Best Kids song CD in 2011.
References
- ^ "PINKFONG". www.facebook.com.
- ^ "Who Is Behind The Viral 'Baby Shark' Song And How Is It Taking Over Our Lives?". Rojakdaily.com. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ^ Ramirez, Elaine. "How This 'Baby Shark' Video Went Insanely Viral In Indonesia". Forbes.
- ^ ""Baby Shark" Dance Craze From South Korea Dominates Online World". 27 September 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.