Baby shark… doo doo doo, oh wait! This song is so infectious that we forgot how to start our posts. The infamous children’s rhyme has not only been kids’ favorite, but it has also disrupted the adults’ way of living. If you randomly find yourself humming this annoyingly catchy song, that’s fine because you’re not alone. Baby Shark has been viewed more than 7 billion times on YouTube, beating Despacito by Luis Fonsi.
Produced by South Korean company Pinkfong, the English version of the song has managed to get at the top of the list on YouTube, as reported on Monday. Not only has it reached the top on YouTube, but also on the Billboard Hot 100 list, where it stands at the 32nd spot.
It has been 4 years since this song was uploaded on the video-sharing platform, and since then we have seen many ‘baby shark‘ themed parties, events, and costumes. For those of you who still haven’t heard this earworm, don’t worry we have got you covered:
After the pandemic hit, another version of the song was uploaded- Wash Your Hands has been viewed more than 26 million times.
If you’re wondering why this song went viral, you have famous K-pop bands like Red Velvet, Girls’ Generation, and Black Pink to thank for Baby Shark‘s success.
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