What Is the Trouble Maker AI Trend?
The 2011 K-pop duet Trouble Maker, the AI versions taking over Shorts and TikTok, and how to put yourself and a partner into it.
Last updated: 2026-11-15
The Trouble Maker AI trend is people using AI video to put unexpected pairs on the stage of "Trouble Maker", the 2011 K-pop duet by HyunA and Jang Hyun-seung. The AI versions keep the famous choreography, the walk-in, the hand on the waist and the slow hip sway, and swap the two performers for film and anime characters, cats, AI parodies of famous people, or anyone else. A Trouble Maker AI dance video made from your photos puts you and a partner, a friend or your pet in that duet, with the original song.
Where the Trouble Maker Dance Comes From
"Trouble Maker" is the debut song of Trouble Maker, a duo formed by HyunA and Jang Hyun-seung under Cube Entertainment. It was released on 1 December 2011 (Wikipedia). The stage became famous for its suggestive duet choreography: the woman leaning on the man's shoulder, the hip sway with a hand on the waist, and the two crossing past each other. At the time it was criticised as too racy for TV (Soompi).
How It Became an AI Trend
In autumn 2026 the old stage came back as an AI template. Early AI versions appeared on Bilibili from 5 October 2026, putting characters and animals into the duet. In November 2026 AI parodies with famous people went viral in Korea and were covered by Korean news (YTN, 9 November 2026). By then the biggest AI versions on YouTube Shorts had passed 3 million views, and one on TikTok had passed 1.3 million.
Why People Love It
- It's a duet. Most dance trends need one person. This one needs two, so it's made for couples, best friends and owners with a cat or dog.
- The moves are instantly recognisable. The waist hold and the hip sway read in a second, even with the sound off.
- The contrast is the joke. A very serious, very flirty 2011 stage performed by a cat, your best friend or your partner is funny on its own.
- The original song is on it. The AI versions play the 2011 track, so the clip sounds like the stage people remember.
What the AI Version Takes From the Trend, and What Comes From Your Photos
From the trend:
- the bright white studio with tall white pillars and backup dancers in pairs behind;
- the walk-in toward the camera, the face-to-face waist-hold hip sway, the side-by-side dance, a close-up and a wide shot in a round spotlight;
- the original "Trouble Maker" song, laid back on the finished video in sync with the moves.
From your photos:
- photo 1 becomes the dancer on the left, who walks in first;
- photo 2 becomes the dancer on the right, who holds photo 1 around the waist;
- each person keeps their own face, hair and clothes; a pet keeps its own look.
The video model Wan 3.0 recreates the reference clip shot by shot and swaps the two lead dancers for the people in your photos.
Make Your Own Trouble Maker AI Dance
Go to the generator on the homepage, upload two photos, pick 6, 10 or 15 seconds and press the button. The full 15-second version takes about 15 minutes. For photo tips and every step, read how to make a Trouble Maker AI dance.
Join the Trend Responsibly
- Use your own photos, or get permission before putting someone else in a video.
- Everyone shown must be 18 or older, or your own pet.
- Do not use photos of celebrities, politicians or other public figures.
- Label your clip as AI-generated when you post it.
Trouble Maker Trend FAQ
Who sang Trouble Maker? Trouble Maker, the duo of HyunA and Jang Hyun-seung from Cube Entertainment, released it on 1 December 2011.
Is the AI trend on TikTok or YouTube? Both. The biggest AI versions on YouTube Shorts passed 3 million views in November 2026, and one on TikTok passed 1.3 million. Early versions also appeared on Bilibili from 5 October 2026.
Can I do it with my cat? Yes. Cats are a big part of the trend. Use one photo of you and one of your cat, with its face clearly visible.
Is this site official? No. Trouble Maker AI Dance is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with HyunA, Jang Hyun-seung, Cube Entertainment, TikTok or any TV channel; the name Trouble Maker is used only to name the song and the trend.
