Piko-Taro
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Pikotaro, a character played by Japanese entertainer Daimaou Kosaka, first appeared in public in 2011 at a live performance in Shibuya. However, it was not until 2016 that he became a global sensation with his viral hit "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)," which he initially funded himself and shared on YouTube. This short song captured massive attention, being shared widely across social media platforms, eventually gaining endorsements from celebrities like Justin Bieber. This led to extensive media coverage including major outlets like BBC and CNN. The song, blending humor and catchy music, peaked at a record for the shortest song on the Billboard Hot 100 and was eventually recognized by the Guinness World Records. There are several versions of PPAP, including "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP) (Long ver.)"(2016), "PPAP(Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)Taqo Remix" (2016) and "PPAP(Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)Gabry Ponte Remix" (2016).
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