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Baby Shark goes viral again as fans react to original star’s return

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  • Park Geon-roung, the little boy from Baby Shark, is now 17, shocking fans who feel ancient.

  • Baby Shark celebrates its 10th anniversary with over 16 billion views, live events, and a limited edition vinyl release.

  • The viral hit continues to make waves globally, proving that Baby Shark still has plenty of bite after a decade.

The little boy from the original Baby Shark video is now all grown up, and the Internet can’t believe how fast time has passed. Park Geon-roung, who was just six years old when he performed the shark fin dance in Pinkfong’s viral hit back in 2016, is now a 17-year-old teenager. His recent TikTok reveal has fans reeling, with many commenting on how the milestone makes them feel “ancient.”

The reveal comes just in time for Baby Shark’s 10th anniversary, marking a decade since the campfire tune transformed into a global phenomenon. With over 16 billion YouTube views, a Billboard chart run, and a worldwide dance challenge, the song shows no signs of slowing down. To celebrate, Pinkfong is hosting live events, SeaWorld activations, and even dropping a limited edition vinyl, proving that Baby Shark still has plenty of bite a decade later.

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