Baby Shark Boy Makes His K-Pop Debut with “WAVE” Featuring JOOHONEY of MONSTA X

Baby Shark Boy makes his K-pop debut with “WAVE,” featuring MONSTA X's JOOHONEY. The viral Baby Shark star is starting a new musical chapter. 

• Ten years ago, Park Geon-roung became one of the recognizable faces of the viral Baby Shark Dance phenomenon. Now he is making a very different kind of splash. Performing as Baby Shark Boy, he steps into the K-pop spotlight with his debut single, “WAVE,” featuring JOOHONEY of MONSTA X.

Released by The Pinkfong Company, the song reimagines the familiar Baby Shark melody with a contemporary electropop and trap-influenced sound, introducing audiences to a new chapter in the young performer's life.

• Artist: Baby Shark Boy (Park Geon-roung)
• Featured Artist: JOOHONEY (MONSTA X)
• Song Title: “WAVE”
• Release Date: August 19, 2026 (U.S. release date; August 20 in South Korea)
• Based On: An original musical project inspired by the worldwide phenomenon of Baby Shark Dance.

Memorable Quote: “I grew up riding that wave, and now I’m standing at a new starting point as Baby Shark Boy.” — Baby Shark Boy, discussing the inspiration behind “WAVE.”

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