A Popular K-Pop Song Is Making A Resurgence After 13 Years
A new TikTok challenge has started to spread online.
Orange Caramel’s “Shanghai Romance” has come back among the younger generation, with many people posting the challenge on various platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, and more.
This song was first released in 2011 by Orange Caramel, a sub-unit of the girl group After School. The song is known for its cute lyrics and addictive melody.
The song is also popular as Super Junior’s Heechul participated in the lyrics due to his friendship with the CEO of the group’s company.
The challenge craze started after popular influencer Ocean posted the challenge with the global creator team HOOD GIRLS.
ㅅㅂ 아일릿 상하이 로맨스 pic.twitter.com/M4MC3nNnL8
— 치즈.. (@ro0204ha) December 20, 2024
The challenge started gaining popularity with not only netizens but also famous celebrities and influencers.
In particular, groups such as UNIS, ILLIT, NMIXX, NCT WISH, and others have also taken on the challenge.
241221 NCT official TikTok update
광저우 로맨스 (廣州之戀) #NCTWISH#YUSHI #유우시 #ユウシ pic.twitter.com/lzBqVnqNao
— na. (@wishforyushi) December 21, 2024
It seems that many past popular songs are making a resurgence in the K-Pop scene as older generations make comebacks, such as 2NE1, BIG BANG, and more.