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Rei Ami crafts K-pop anthem to help Ken Jeong redefine sharks in Shark Week’s ‘K-pop Shark Heroes’
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Matthew Garcia , WSVN 7 News
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Ken Jeong and K-pop star Rei Ami are swimming with sharks for Shark Week — with K-pop shark heroes. Well, at least one of them is. And they’re hoping to change your mind about the ocean’s most misunderstood predators. When K-pop demon hunter Rei Ami isn’t hunting demons, she’s busy hunting sharks. F
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Key takeaway Ken Jeong: “I think what inspired both of us to do this is that in the last 12 months, sharks have been spotted on the shores of Korea.
Why this matters in The Miami
As Miami residents, we're no strangers to the importance of shark conservation, given our city's proximity to the ocean and vulnerability to hurricanes that can disrupt marine ecosystems. The collaboration between Ken Jeong and Rei Ami on "K-pop Shark Heroes" is a welcome effort to promote education and dispel misinformation about these apex predators. With Miami's diverse community, including a significant Latin American and Caribbean population, initiatives like this can help foster a deeper appreciation for marine life and the need to protect it. As we face the ongoing threat of sea-level rise and flooding, it's crucial that we prioritize conservation efforts and promote a better understanding of the ocean's role in our ecosystem. The airing of "K-Pop Shark Heroes" on the Discovery Channel this Sunday provides a unique opportunity for Miamians to engage with this issue and learn more about the importance of shark conservation.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Ken Jeong and K-pop star Rei Ami are swimming with sharks for Shark Week — with K-pop shark heroes. Well, at least one of them is. And they’re hoping to change your mind about the ocean’s most misunderstood predators. When K-pop demon hunter Rei Ami isn’t hunting demons, she’s busy hunting sharks. F
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