The
Gwiyomi Song, or
Kwiyomi Song (귀요미 송), is a
K-pop single by
South Korean singer
Hari and was released on February 18, 2013. It was inspired by a gesture from South Korean rapper
Jung Ilhoon of boy group
BtoB. The gesture is called 'Gwiyomi Player', that was popularized by South Korean variety show
Weekly Idol through a segment called "The Aegyo Battle" (Battle of Cuteness) following Ilhoon's guest appearance on the show in October 2012. The song went on to be a viral success and an
Internet meme after Korean Media outlet
Sports Seoul uploaded a clip of Hari performing the gestures and singing the song. This video has since inspired many Asian
netizens to upload their own versions onto the internet.