Mark your calendars, because Ken Jeong and Grammy-nominated artist REI AMI just created something no one else ever thought of doing: the first official song for Discovery’s Shark Week. The track is called“Om-A-Nom (Shark Week),”and it’s the perfect blend of comedy, pop music, and marine conservation messaging all wrapped into one. REI AMI, known to fans as the voice of Rumi from Netflix’s breakout animated film KPop Demon Hunters, brings her incredible talent to this unexpected collaboration that feels fresh and totally original.
This whole partnership arrives alongside a brand new Shark Week special called K-Pop Shark Heroes, debuting this Sunday, July 26 at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery. The special combines Ken Jeong’s comedic sensibilities with K-pop inspired performances and genuine educational content about sharks. It sounds wild on paper, but the goal is actually to change how people perceive sharks, particularly in East Asia and around the world. This is the kind of entertainment that doesn’t feel like a lecture because it’s too fun to ignore.
What makes this moment so important is how it brings together different audiences. K-pop fans get to celebrate REI AMI’s expanding solo career beyond the Demon Hunters universe. Comedy fans get to experience Ken Jeong’s creative ventures beyond his acting roles. And people who care about the planet get to see marine conservation messaging delivered in a way that actually engages young audiences. The entertainment industry is finally figuring out that education doesn’t have to feel boring. Have you watched KPop Demon Hunters yet, and are you ready for K-Pop Shark Heroes this weekend?
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