# Pinkfong's "Baby Shark" Swims Into Spotify's Billions Club

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- Published: 2026-05-22T20:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

◦ **Surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify, marking a rare milestone for a character-
   driven global hit**
 ◦ **Averages around 400,000 daily Spotify streams worldwide, or nearly five plays
   every second**

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Pinkfong Company, the global
entertainment company behind Baby Shark, today announced that "Baby Shark" has surpassed
1 billion streams on Spotify, joining the platform’s Billions Club and marking a
major streaming milestone for the globally beloved song.

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Baby Shark Spotify Billions Club

Spotify’s Billions Club recognizes songs that have surpassed 1 billion streams on
the platform, a milestone reached by tracks from some of the world’s biggest recording
artists. For "Baby Shark," the achievement stands out as a rare milestone for a 
character-driven global hit, underscoring the strength of Baby Shark as a global
content franchise with lasting cultural relevance across markets, platforms and 
generations.

Over the past 12 months, "Baby Shark" generated 137 million streams, reached 23 
million listeners and was added to playlists more than 1 million times on Spotify.
On average, the song is streamed around 400,000 times per day worldwide, or nearly
five times every second. The track’s latest listening data also reflects its broad
global appeal, with top markets spanning North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia
and Oceania, led by the U.S., the U.K., Australia and Canada.

"Baby Shark has grown from a viral sensation into a global cultural touchpoint, 
connecting with audiences across languages, markets and generations," said Minseok
Kim, CEO of The Pinkfong Company. "Reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify is a meaningful
milestone that reflects the song’s lasting appeal and continued global listenership.
We look forward to expanding Baby Shark through music, stories and experiences that
bring joy to fans around the world."

"Baby Shark hitting 1 billion streams on Spotify is another landmark milestone for
this magical song," said Shabs Jobanputra, Founder of Relentless Records. "We are
very proud to be in partnership with Pinkfong and celebrate this moment."

First released in 2015, "Baby Shark" became a global phenomenon with its catchy 
melody, playful choreography and universal family appeal. The song has since built
a record-breaking legacy across platforms, becoming the most-viewed video in YouTube
history with more than 16 billion views, charting for 20 weeks on the Billboard 
Hot 100, and earning RIAA Diamond certification (11x Platinum) and BRIT Certified
5x Platinum. Baby Shark has also expanded into a global franchise spanning animated
series, films, consumer products, live shows, and digital experiences.

**About The Pinkfong Company**

The Pinkfong Company is a global entertainment company that delivers content and
entertaining experiences around the world. Driven by award-winning brands and IPs,
the company has created and distributed a range of content across genres and formats
including original animated series, world live tours, interactive games, and more.
Believing in the power of entertaining and engaging content, The Pinkfong Company
is committed to connecting people around the world and bringing joy and inspiration
to worldwide audiences of all ages. For more information, please visit the [website](https://thepinkfongcompany.com/en)
or follow the company on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepinkfongcompany).

_*Sony Music Entertainment UK’s Relentless Records are Pinkfong’s global music partner,
alongside The Orchard who distribute the catalogue worldwide._

**About Relentless Records**

Relentless Records is one of the frontline labels at Sony Music Entertainment UK.
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster
that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. 
The company boasts a vast catalogue that comprises some of the most important recordings
in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation
of America.

**About The Orchard:**

The Orchard is a full-service music distribution company operating in more than 
50 cities worldwide. The Orchard’s comprehensive artist & label services offering
harnesses innovative technology, transparent data analysis, and expertise to reach
fans and grow audiences. Offerings include digital and physical sales and marketing,
advertising, brand partnerships, rights management, video monetization, collaborator
splits and royalty accounting, publishing administration, neighboring rights, and
more. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard
empowers creators and entrepreneurs to grow and adapt in the dynamic, global industry.
For further information, visit [www.theorchard.com](http://www.theorchard.com/).

**Media Contact**

Hailey Kim

Communications Manager

The Pinkfong Company

[hailey@pinkfong.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/hailey@pinkfong.com)

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