하이디라오 나루토 춤

High-dee-lao Nah-roo-toh Dance

The Haidilao Naruto Dance began to gain global popularity on short-form platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts from late 2023 to early 2024. Particularly in early 2024, related videos garnered tens of millions of views, achieving explosive popularity.

This meme originated from a dance performed by employees of Haidilao, a Chinese hotpot franchise, as part of their customer service, set to music. While it initially started during events like birthday celebrations, it became a meme when the choreography performed to a DJ remix version of the song 'Yixiao Jianghu' (一笑江湖) by Chinese DJ Wen Ren Ting Shu (闻人听書) gained fame. The most plausible theory for it being called the 'Naruto Dance' is that the creator who first showcased this dance was dressed in an outfit similar to those in the Japanese anime 'Naruto.' There is also a claim that it originated from videos of Chinese people dancing in Naruto costumes at driving license test centers. In its home country, China, it is also known as the 'Kemusan Dance.'

The Haidilao Naruto Dance is highly popular among young people, primarily teenagers and those in their twenties, who actively consume and produce short-form content on platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Many students perform this dance during school breaks or at after-school academies, with active participation from younger age groups, including those born in 2008 and 2009.

The Haidilao Naruto Dance is actively used as a dance challenge, primarily on short-form platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. As videos of Haidilao restaurant employees performing the dance spread, ordinary people and influencers alike began creating and sharing videos of themselves imitating the dance. Many choreography practice videos are also available to help people easily learn the dance.

It's good to be aware that the name 'Naruto Dance' has no direct connection to a dance from the actual anime 'Naruto.' Some Naruto fandoms have raised questions about the use of this name. Additionally, if you perform the dance in a Haidilao restaurant, you should be careful not to disturb other customers.