'Baby Shark' producer Pinkfong shares soar in South Korea after IPO

The Pinkfong mascot during Pinkfong Co.'s listing ceremony at the Korea Exchange (KRX) in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg

SEOUL: Shares of South Korean entertainment firm The Pinkfong Company, producer of the popular children's song "Baby Shark," surged more than 60% in their market debut on Tuesday.

Since its release in 2016, the "Baby Shark" song about a family of sharks has become the most-watched video on YouTube. It was played at the White House and praised by U.S. President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other celebrities, while prompting parodies and a dance craze.