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ATEEZ's Choi San Goes Viral for “BAD” Choreography

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🗓️ 7/23/2026, 9:46:00 PM⏱️ 2 min read👀 8 views💬 0

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1The music video for title track “BAD” from the group’s latest album, GOLDEN HOUR: Part.
25 dropped on June 26th and has proceeded to dominate algorithms across the globe.
3If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you’ve probably seen it by now: 26-year-old Choi San of 8-member K-pop group ATEEZ popping his chest in the cho…

ATEEZ's Choi San Goes Viral for “BAD” Choreography — via KQ Entertainment

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you’ve probably seen it by now: 26-year-old Choi San of 8-member K-pop group ATEEZ ATEEZ ATEEZ K-POP GROUP ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stag popping his chest in the choreography that has now become an internet sensation. The music video for title track “BAD” from the group’s latest album, GOLDEN HOUR: Part. 5 dropped on June 26th and has proceeded to dominate algorithms across the globe. With its catchy, addictive chorus and Latin and Brazilian funk-inspired sound, the song is an instant stuck-in-your-head type of hit.

The video, which features Hollywood actress and long-time ATEEZ ATEEZ ATEEZ K-POP GROUP ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stag fan–or ‘Atiny’–Chase Infiniti, showcases the group’s performance prowess, with intense choreography that has become the center of the media buzz. The end of the video sports San in the middle of the action, gold shirt glittering, staring down the camera and pumping his chest to the beat–and this moment exploded into online spaces. It has sparked TikTok dance trends, been featured in stories on international news outlets, and has taken the K-pop idol community by storm, with dozens joining in on the trend. Fans and casual listeners alike have filmed videos featuring their babies, pets, and parents reacting or dancing to San’s iconic move. The "BAD" internet takeover was even covered by Arirang News, a South Korean broadcast that features political, economic, and cultural impact.

The music video has racked up more than 36 million views since its release, with San’s center moment, which has jokingly been nicknamed the “Let’s All Die” part, ranking as the most replayed segment. Additionally, San’s facecam from Inkigayo–a popular South Korean music broadcast where artists perform weekly–has skyrocketed to an unbelievable 1.7 million views in just two weeks, making it the fastest facecam to reach this milestone and ranking it in the top 4 most viewed ATEEZ ATEEZ

ATEEZ K-POP GROUP ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stag facecams to date. Following the explosion of San’s Inkigayo fancam, he was even invited to the launch event for a liquid blush product from cosmetic brand NARS, because their product was used to create his iconic, sun-kissed makeup look. On the red carpet, he was even asked to show off his viral choreography. And they aren't the only brand to notice the song's virality and jump on the trend! On July 23rd, CEO of Samsung Electronics Roh Tae-Moon joined in on the hype, recreating San's choreography in a TikTok of his own.

Nearing the first month since its release, “BAD” shows no signs of slowing down. The group has long been known for their international dominance, having topped the coveted Billboard 200 chart, debuted two songs on the Billboard Hot 100, and sold out stadiums to their dedicated global fanbase. However, "BAD" delivers unprecedented domestic success for the group, too. The song continues to reach new heights, hitting new peaks on all four major South Korean music charts. It consistently ranks in the top 20 on Melon, Genie, BUGS, and Flo, marking the first time in their career that ATEEZ ATEEZ ATEEZ K-POP GROUP ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stag have charted on each of these simultaneously. The “BAD” sound on TikTok has surpassed 600,000 videos, the fastest ATEEZ ATEEZ ATEEZ K-POP GROUP ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stag song to reach this milestone since the release of “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS” in 2023–and the numbers just keep on growing. One thing is certain for this comeback, and that is the world can’t get enough of ATEEZ ATEEZ ATEEZ K-POP GROUP ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stag . For them, bad is the new viral!

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