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Rei Ami from 'KPop Demon Hunters' and comedian Ken Jeong take a bite out of 'Shark Week'
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Mark Kennedy, Associated Press , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 22, 2026
· 5 min read
Rei Ami, whose voice helped fuel the hit movie “KPop Demon Hunters,” recently found herself facing plenty of real hunters — watching from the ocean floor as about 16 reef sharks went on a feeding frenzy. She was scared, sure. But more than that, she was brought to tears. “I thought I’d be a bit m...
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Key takeaway ” Viewers can watch Rei Ami — and hear her sing a new K-pop song inspired by her experience with sharks while off the Korean Peninsula — as Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” kicks off Sunday.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
As "Shark Week" kicks off, local viewers in Piney Point Village and the surrounding Houston area can tune in to see Rei Ami and Ken Jeong take part in the festivities. Rei Ami's experience with sharks off the Korean Peninsula may seem far removed from the Gulf Coast waters near Piney Point, but the show's exploration of shark behavior and habitats can inform local discussions about marine conservation and the importance of protecting shark populations in the Gulf of Mexico. With the Houston area's proximity to the Gulf, residents may be interested in learning more about the sharks that inhabit these waters and the efforts being made to study and conserve them. As the show highlights the work of divers and researchers, local viewers may be inspired to learn more about the marine life in their own backyard and the ways in which they can contribute to conservation efforts in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Rei Ami, whose voice helped fuel the hit movie “KPop Demon Hunters,” recently found herself facing plenty of real hunters — watching from the ocean floor as about 16 reef sharks went on a feeding frenzy. She was scared, sure. But more than that, she was brought to tears. “I thought I’d be a bit m...
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