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| Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
|---|---|
| Breed | Pomeranian |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | March 15, 2017 |
| Nation from | Russian |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Known for | Viral TikTok videos |
Kori (born 15 March 2017) is a Pomeranian dog and internet celebrity known for viral videos on TikTok and Instagram. One of her clips has exceeded 1 billion views.[1] Kori has also appeared on Russian television and has been the subject of multiple media articles in Russia.[2]
Internet fame
Kori first went viral on TikTok in 2023 with short videos shot in urban night-time settings, often showing her sitting on a skateboard or scooter while wearing sunglasses. The most-watched clip, filmed at night in a city square, reached more than one billion views, making it the platform's fourth-most-viewed video overall and one of the most-viewed dog videos.[3] In 2024 the platform NEN highlighted Kori's popularity across multiple social-media trends.[4]
Appearance
Kori is a cream-coloured Pomeranian with golden and reddish-brown patches. Her public image centres on oversized sunglasses and a rotating selection of backwards baseball caps.
Media appearances
In 2025 Kori appeared on the Russian television entertainment programme РЖУНИМАГУ (Rzhunimagu), hosted by Andrey Malahov.[5] The segment was subsequently circulated on social media.
Cultural impact
Kori's image is frequently used in memes and fan art. The corporate X (formerly Twitter) account of Hyundai Motor Company referenced the dog in 2025, drawing attention to her viral popularity.[6]
Business Ventures
In 2024 Kori's owners launched an official merchandise line featuring caps, T-shirts and pet accessories, sold through Bonfire.[7]
In May 2025 they also created a Solana-based memecoin called $KORI, using the dog's likeness as its mascot.[8]
Social media statistics (2025)
| Platform | Account | Followers | Likes/views |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | @pomkori_ | 2.1 million | 132.1 million likes |
| @pomkori | 355 thousand | – |
Gallery
See also
External links
References
- ^ "TikTok: 1 billion-view video". TikTok. 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Шпиц из Москвы стал звездой TikTok". PeopleTalk (in Russian). 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Миллиард просмотров у рекламы: пёс Кори очаровал интернет-аудиторию". TenChat (in Russian). 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Как шпиц Кори попал во все тренды". NEN (in Russian). 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "TikTok: clip from Kori's TV appearance". TikTok. 2025-05-01. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Hyundai tweet acknowledging Kori". X (Twitter). 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Kori – official merchandise store". Bonfire. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "$KORI token on Solscan". Solscan. Retrieved 2025-06-19.