When Wednesday Addams met Blackpink: The unexpected story behind Jenna Ortega’s viral ‘Boombayah’ dance

Wednesday Addams and K-pop don’t exactly belong in the same sentence. One is the queen of gloom, the other a global phenomenon built on neon energy and infectious beats. And yet, in Netflix’s Wednesday, the worlds collided. Episode 6 gave fans a moment they didn’t know they needed- Jenna Ortega shaking up Nevermore Academy with Blackpink’s debut anthem, 'Boombayah'.

When Wednesday Addams met Blackpink: The unexpected story behind Jenna Ortega’s viral ‘Boombayah’

When Wednesday Addams met Blackpink: The unexpected story behind Jenna Ortega’s viral ‘Boombayah’ dance

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Wednesday Addams and K-pop don’t exactly belong in the same sentence. One is the queen of gloom, the other a global phenomenon built on neon energy and infectious beats. And yet, in Netflix’s Wednesday, the worlds collided. Episode 6 gave fans a moment they didn’t know they needed- Jenna Ortega shaking up Nevermore Academy with Blackpink’s debut anthem, 'Boombayah'. Within hours, the sequence was everywhere- TikToks, X, and fan edits that turned the scene into a cultural mash-up for the ages.

The Roommate Influence

Behind the polished final scene, Ortega had a little help from someone who knows a thing or two about breaking Wednesday’s shell- Emma Myers, the actress who plays her werewolf roommate Enid Sinclair.

Myers admitted she wasn’t the one who picked Blackpink for the soundtrack. “I had no say in the song choice,” she explained in a chat with MTV UK. 

“But I thought it fit Enid perfectly. What I did do was send Jenna some videos of how Enid might dance. She took bits and pieces from those and made it her own,” she added.

So while the 'Boombayah' moment wasn’t choreographed by Myers, her playful spirit seeped into Ortega’s performance. The result? A Wednesday dance sequence that felt both shocking and strangely in character.

The Power of 'Boombayah'

For Blackpink, 'Boombayah' wasn’t just another track- it was the one that introduced them to the world back in 2016. As part of their debut album Square One, the song topped the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart and helped turn Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa into household names. Nearly a decade later, it still features in their setlists and remains a fan favorite, embodying the explosive energy that made Blackpink a global force.

Why it Works

What makes this crossover so irresistible is its clash of identities. Wednesday Addams is supposed to be allergic to joy, while Blackpink thrives on celebration and spectacle. Ortega’s performance- fueled quietly by Myers’ guidance- turns that clash into a perfect contrast. It’s Wednesday stepping out of her own shadow, just long enough to make fans scream, meme, and replay.

In the end, it wasn’t just a dance. It was a reminder that even the darkest characters can have a pop-bright moment- especially when K-pop is involved.

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