Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'Baby Shark’ production company swims into IPO, promises more viral hits

The company behind the global sensation “Baby Shark Dance” — the most watched YouTube video of all time — is set to debut in the Korean stock market later this month, aiming to launch a new wave of content to replicate the viral success of the song.

2025-11-03

'Combines mass appeal and artistic value': K-pop goes classical

From viral children’s jingles to K-pop chart-toppers and game soundtracks, Korea’s pop culture hits are making a grand entrance onto the classical stage — and it’s not just a novelty. The future of entertainment branding may be listening.

2025-10-22

'Baby Shark' production house Pinkfong aims for IPO this year

The Pinkfong Company has filed for a securities registration statement with the financial authorities to go public on the Kosdaq market, the "Baby Shark" (2015) production company said on Monday.

2025-09-22

Top court tosses 'Baby Shark' lawsuit filed by U.S. composer

The Pinkfong Company, the creator of the viral children’s song “Baby Shark,” has won a yearslong copyright lawsuit filed by a U.S. composer who goes by the stage name Johnny Only, who claimed that his version was protected under copyright law.

2025-08-14

The Pinkfong Company to premiere second season of 3-D animation 'Sealook'

The second season of “Sealook,” a 3-D animated show produced by The Pinkfong Company, is set to premiere on Friday, according to the “Baby Shark” creator.

2025-07-31

Pinkfong to celebrate 10 years with 'Baby Shark' musical

The Pinkfong Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new live musical, about a mermaid who must solve riddles and go on a journey to plan a party for Baby Shark, with shows set to be held from July 4 to Aug. 3.

2025-05-21

'Baby Shark' celebrates 10 years with London Symphony Orchestra collaboration

The Pinkfong Company will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its famed "Baby Shark" (2015) song with a special collaboration with London's oldest symphony orchestra, The Pinkfong Company said Tuesday.

2025-02-11

Pinkfong's 'Baby Shark' becomes most streamed music video of last decade in Britain

The Pinkfong Company’s “Baby Shark” (2016) officially became the most-streamed music video of the last decade in Britain.

2024-07-17

Baby Shark to go on tour, announces U.S. and Asia shows

The Pinkfong Company announced Wednesday that it will once again take its show on the road, visiting five different countries with one of its favorite characters: Baby Shark.

2024-04-24

Baby Shark makes a splash at White House Easter Egg Roll

The Pinkfong characters, along with Bebefinn, were the only Korean characters invited to the White House for the Easter tradition.

2024-04-02