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Yona Yona Dance
Original Korean title
요나요나 댄스
Yona Yona Dance is a viral dance challenge in Korea set to a song by Japanese singer Wada Akiko.
Originated around 2022Last updated: August 4, 2026
What does it mean?
Japanese singer Wada Akiko released the song 'YONA YONA DANCE' in September 2021, and its choreography became a huge dance-challenge trend on Korean TikTok and YouTube in 2022. Thanks to its catchy chorus and simple moves, people of all ages took part, and it became a popular entry in the 'Zero Two'-style dance meme family.
Where did it start?
Japanese singer Wada Akiko's song 'YONA YONA DANCE' (released 2021) spread as a dance challenge in Korea in 2022.
How is it used?
A bright, upbeat dance challenge that anyone can easily follow.
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