The beloved children’s song “Baby Shark” continues to swim upstream as a global phenomenon. Having already achieved gold certification for record sales in its home territory of South Korea, the Pinkfong juggernaut has now taken the top spot in France as well.
Released through Sony Music UK, “Baby Shark” spent 82 consecutive weeks on the UK charts and has been certified 4x platinum, reflecting over 2.5 million units shifted. The tune’s success shows no signs of slowing, as it also grabbed platinum status in Spain and multiple certifications in Poland and Italy.
Keeping a tight grip on streaming services, “Baby Shark” closed out 2023 as the only kid’s track within the top 100 songs worldwide on Billboard’s year-end chart. This marked its third straight appearance and demonstrated how it has infected listeners of all ages.
A Pinkfong representative celebrated the song’s enduring popularity, saying “We are delighted to celebrate another incredible milestone for our beloved Baby Shark and witness that our music is bringing people together around the world. We will continue to deliver songs and stories that people of all ages can enjoy together.”
Headquartered in Seoul, The Pinkfong Company spreads joy with an array of family-friendly content across media. With an emphasis on entertainment that engages and inspires young and old alike, Pinkfong is committed to forging global connections through its award-winning characters and franchises.
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