Christell, the original voice behind the viral hit “Dubidubidú” to perform at the Chile Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025

The Chilean singer, whose childhood song became a global meme sensation, will present a family-friendly show on September 27 and 28 during the Creative Industries Theme Week.

Chilean artist Christell Rodríguez, known for her song “Dubidubidú”—which went viral in 2024 through cat-themed memes on TikTok—will perform at the Chile Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 on September 27 and 28, as part of Chile’s cultural promotion strategy.

Her participation aims to reintroduce international audiences to the original performer of this digital phenomenon, while also positioning Chile as a creative and diverse country capable of producing cultural content with global reach.

Originally recorded when Christell was just five years old, the song topped viral charts in Japan and was featured in the video game Just Dance 2025.

Christell’s show at Expo 2025 Osaka, titled “El Mundo de Christell” (Christell’s World), is a vibrant, family-oriented performance that blends her classic hits with new songs. It marks her return to music with a renewed focus on children’s audiences, inspired by the international resurgence of “Dubidubidú.”

With over 9.7 million annual listeners on Spotify and a monthly average of 1.2 million listeners, Christell represents a new wave of Chilean music that resonates globally. Her presence at Expo Osaka 2025 reinforces Chile’s image not only as a provider of traditional exports, but also as a source of artistic talent that transcends borders.

Meet Christell, the voice behind Dubidubidú

Christell Jazmín Rodríguez Carrillo (born on January 2, 1998) is a Chilean singer who became known on the TVN program “Rojo, fama contra fama”, where, at just five years old, she imitated singer María José Quintanilla in a contest.

She released three albums that achieved record sales in Chile. Her second album, “La fiesta continua”, was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2004 in the Best Children's Album category, becoming one of the most voted artists according to the public.

Facts behind the success of “Dubidubidú”

• •    “Dubidubidú” was in the Top 10 in more than 10 countries on Spotify's “50 Viral” playlist

• •    Sixth on Billboard Japan's TikTok Week chart (February 28, 2024).

• •    Spent one month at number one on Spotify's “Japan's 50 Viral” list.

• •    The song racked up more than 5 million plays on Spotify in early 2024.

• •    On TikTok, it surpassed 1 million posts using this viral audio

• •    It was included in the video game Just Dance 2025, becoming the first Chilean song to be included in the series.

• •    It was even used by a cheer squad at a school baseball tournament in Osaka, where they performed the song live with instruments, capturing the attention of both Japan and Chile

  Schedule – Christell at Expo Osaka 2025

• Saturday, September 27 (11:30 am to 12:30 am): Creative Industries Week kick off and Meet and Greet with Christell – Chile Pavillion at Expo 2025 Osaka
• Saturday, September 27 (4:30 pm to 17:00 pm): Christell show at Pop-Up stage West.
• Sunday, September 28 (5:00 pm to 5:40 pm): Christell show at Pop-Up stage West.
• Tuesday September 30 (10:30 am to 11:00 am): Meet and Greet with Christell Chile Pavillion at Expo 2025 Osaka

See the official video clip of Dubidubidú in japanese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teohd9jbj6A