Sakuranbo Challenge
Original Korean title
사쿠란보 챌린지
The Sakuranbo Challenge is a cover-dance trend built around the chorus choreography of the 2003 Japanese song 'Sakuranbo,' revived by Korean livestreamers in 2020.
Originated around 2020Last updated: August 4, 2026
What does it mean?
Aika Otsuka's 2003 song 'Sakuranbo' was a nostalgic favorite for Korea's early-2000s Cyworld generation. It resurfaced in 2020 after streamer Rallo frequently played it on broadcast, and BJ Yoo Hyedi of AfreecaTV popularized a chorus-section dance — closing her eyes, puffing her cheeks, and waving both hands — that spread among streamers as a cover-dance challenge.
Where did it start?
Aika Otsuka's song released in 2003; became a cover-dance trend among Korean livestreamers in 2020.
How is it used?
A good reference when talking about a charmingly quirky cover dance to an old song.
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