Influencer Trisha Paytas releases K-pop song – what does the internet make of it?

After hinting about going into politics, and showing in a current episode of Euphoriainfluencer Trisha Paytas you will have now launched a Kpop song.

The observe referred to as ‘Saranghae,’ that means “I love you,” in Korean, is over two-minutes lengthy with Korean lyrics and a music video for the song was uploaded to Paytas’s YouTube channel on Monday (May 18).

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Scenes in the music video referenced Korea and the nation’s tradition resembling the N Seoul Tower landmark, and streets with Korean indicators.

The 38-12 months-previous social media persona did a mukbang at one level the place they is also seen consuming completely different Korean road meals.

Paytas additionally carried out synchronized choreography with backup dancers, a component that’s widespread in the Kpop style.

Taking to Instagram, the social media star defined the inspiration behind the observe, which was written and produced by Danbi Kim, Amy L Stillwell, Alex Wright.

They wrote “…my girls [Malibu Barbie, and Elvis] listen to so much k-pop and was so inspired…I love learning new languages ​​and this was such a challenge to do the whole song in Korean!!!”

At the time of writing, ‘Saranghae’ is at present No.15 on the UK iTunes Kpop Chart, whereas Paytas has additionally posted that their song is at No.2 on the US iTunes Kpop Chart, and has entered the Top 100 on US iTunes.

Meanwhile on TikTook, Paytas posted a video of themselves singing ‘Saranghae,’ acapella to show that they did not use AI.

“This is so random,” one particular person wrote in the feedback part, whereas one other mentioned, “Wait the pronunciation ain’t that bad.”

“Trisha Paytas becoming a kpop idol wasn’t on my bingo card for 2026,” a 3rd particular person added, and a fourth particular person described Paytas as being “in her kpop idol era.”

What is the internet saying?

Paytas’s newest music enterprise has sparked lots of response on social media, with some noting how random and sudden it’s from the influencer.

One particular person mentioned, “Trisha Paytas’s kpop debut?????????????”

“Why did Trisha Paytas just release a full Kpop song I’m crying she really just does anything,” a second particular person wrote.

To a 3rd particular person responded, “We’re not f***ing doing this. We do not need to keep giving this woman attention.”

“I wanna know what Koreans think about this like… the accent,” a fourth particular person commented.

“Waking up to see Trisha Paytas has debuted as a kpop idol on a random Monday morning wasn’t on my bingo card.”

“The craziest thing about this is that the version of kpop she’s emulating lowkey doesn’t exist anymore.”

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