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“Chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup with a soda on the side.”
Remember when “Baby Shark” took over the airwaves and had parents reaching for their pain relievers? Those endless loops of catchy tunes and toy renditions felt like they’d never end. Just as the shark frenzy started to calm down, a new earworm has emerged, and it’s about chicken noodle soup—yes, soup. This could very well be the “Baby Shark” of the teen and tween demographic.
On Friday, K-pop sensation J-Hope from the band BTS teamed up with American artist, Mia Rivera, to drop a fresh rendition of the 2009 hit “Chicken Noodle Soup.” The accompanying music video features the two artists and their backup dancers showcasing an intricately choreographed dance that includes some amusing arm-flapping (you guessed it, like a chicken) and leg-shaking moves.
In a clever marketing move, J-Hope challenged fans to learn the dance through a TikTok video as part of the “CNS challenge.” In less than a day, the music video racked up an astonishing 25 million views on YouTube. Yes, you read that right—25 MILLION. So if this song isn’t your cup of tea, we sincerely apologize.
It seems many fans stayed up late mastering the dance, as the #CNSchallenge is already overflowing with submissions. It’s astonishing how quickly people can learn such a complex routine, especially when some of us can barely manage a slow dance.
Now, let’s discuss the original song. Released in 2006 by Harlem-based artists Young B. and Webstar, the music video followed in 2009 and has since amassed a staggering 11 BILLION views. It was a massive hit at school dances, so if you were an adult back then and missed it, you probably didn’t have kids to introduce you to it. Music industry executives clearly saw an opportunity with the viral challenge trend and decided it was time for a revival.
While the younger crowd might be the primary audience, it looks like this song will be dominating school dance floors for a second time, much like “Gangnam Style” did in its heyday. Honestly, we’re not entirely sure what the song is about beyond chicken soup, but who cares? It’s undeniably catchy.
Give it a listen once, and you might find yourself humming “chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup with a soda on the side” for hours, whether you like it or not.
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In summary, the “Chicken Noodle Soup” remake is poised to be the next big hit, capturing the attention of kids and parents alike. With its catchy rhythm and viral dance challenge, it’s likely to become a staple at school events.