[VIDEOS] Watch This 80YO Grandpa Ace Big Bang's 'Bang Bang Bang' On Arcade Dance Machine
Meanwhile, I hear small creaks when I bend my knees.
By Celine Low — 11 Apr 2025, 05:03 PM
You know who's a better dancer than you?
This 80-year-old dancing king.
A video of a silver-haired gentleman flawlessly performing Big Bang's high-energy anthem, Bang Bang Bang, on an arcade dance machine has gone viral after being posted by Douyin user @Johnny.G.
The elderly man danced solo on the machine, perfectly executing the steps at a shopping mall in Bao'an, Shenzhen on 30 March.
And it's not just your casual shuffle-and-stomp.
This grandpa incorporates full upper-body grooves and even nails segments of the original Big Bang choreography.
At one point, he even drops to the floor, perfectly mirroring the background dancers' moves from the original choreography.
According to netizens online, this dancing king has been performing on arcade dance machines for the last 10 years
"He has been dancing for almost 10 years. He's kind of known as the Wuhan Dance Machine," a netizen shared.
Image via @璟初 (Douyin)A mall staff member also told local media that the man frequents the arcade every weekend and is a crowd-puller (and we can see why).
"As soon as he starts dancing, there'll be a big crowd surrounding him. He'll dance for several hours," the staff member said.
According to First Eye News, the old man has a true passion for dancing.
He shared, "I began dancing with my significant other, but her physical health eventually wasn't strong enough. So, I decided to try out the electronic dance board. I love listening to the music and I move comfortably because of it."
Over the years, several videos featuring his performance have gone viral all over Chinese social media, garnering millions of views and likes.
He isn't afraid to throw in some aegyo too.
Watch a snippet of him dancing along to the viral earworm, Magnetic, by ILLIT:
He can also effortlessly pull off "girl crush" concepts.
Watch him confidently take on BLACKPINK's How You Like That:
The Internet responded with comedic gold, sparking a wave of self-deprecating humour about how their own energy and fitness levels were significantly outmatched by the dancing legend
"Sir, if you're gonna be like this, I won't give up my seat on the bus."
"He can go for a walk after dancing, but we [youngsters] would probably look like this."
"For as long as I've been alive, I don't know how to play the dance machine."
"He is 80 years old and can remember so many actions. I am over 30, and it takes me several seconds to check the pickup code when I pick up a package."
"Just in time, Big Bang is lacking members. Recruit him."
"China's very own Daddy Gaga."
