Why Did 《Pipa Song》 Suddenly Go Viral?
Recently, when scrolling through short videos, you’ll very likely hear the line:
The qin plays melodiously in this world; who is the girl thinking of?
《Pipa Song》, written and composed by Zheng Hao and performed by Bingjie, didn’t become popular through its melody alone. It was propelled into a viral meme by the DJ-version beat, short-video remixes, and a bizarre 3D animation.
1. The DJ version is perfect for beat-synced edits
The original song has a Chinese-style pop sound, but the version that truly spread through short videos was the sped-up, remixed DJ version. Its downbeats are more pronounced and its rhythm more addictive, making it especially suitable for dance edits, outfit-change clips, and comedic remixes.
2. “Anything can go with 《Pipa Song》”
Netizens found that the song works surprisingly well with all kinds of footage: dance covers, comedic stunts, game clips, anime edits, and pet videos. Because it isn’t picky about the source material, more and more remixes were created, accelerating its spread.
3. An abstract 3D animation turned it into a meme
An abstract 3D dance short made by overseas creator Kotte Animation became incredibly catchy when paired with the DJ version of 《Pipa Song》. The strange visuals, precise rhythm, and strong comedic effect quickly inspired countless imitations and character-swap remixes.
4. A mistaken impression about the voice sparked discussion
Many people initially thought the song sounded like Shen Teng or Ma Li. Although this impression was inaccurate, it did increase discussion and made the song easier to remember.
5. The opera-style vocals are distinctive
Bingjie’s opera-style singing adds another memorable Chinese-style element to the song. Compared with ordinary pop vocals, this approach is easier to recognize in short videos.
Summary
The rise of 《Pipa Song》 follows a very typical path:
The original song is memorable → the DJ version is more addictive → extensive short-video remixes → a bizarre 3D animation makes it explode → the mistaken impression about the voice fuels discussion.
What went viral wasn’t simply “a song,” but a sound meme that netizens had already begun playing around with.