Viral dancer on Tiktok, 'Always Wet Boy,' also known as @gagjinbeom follows his previous collaborative work with Padotagi by announcing a graphic tee with Takashi Murakami. Showcasing the joint work on Instagram, he shows off his new t-shirt design to who he describes as his 'lover.' This plays on the narrative that he presents on social media while emotionally dancing for humorous affect.
He dramatically dances in front of his lost lover's home and went viral for the performance. According to the dancer, he explains that artist Murakami personally designed two graphic tees for the two of them originally without the intent on selling the items on the market. The two of two shirts boasts a black base foundation and detailed with contrasting white details.
Viral Dancer Collaborative T-Shirts
Always Wet Boy Joins Takashi Murakami on a Graphic Tee
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