KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 ― Japanese comedian Pikotaro, who caused a worldwide sensation with his Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen song, will hold two performances here on July 27, Japan Expo Malaysia 2017 announced on Facebook.

"We are pleased to announce Japan viral-hit pop sensation that goes worldwide, ‘Pen Pineapple Apple Pen’ by Pikotaro, will be performing at Japan Expo Malaysia 2017 for the first time ever in Malaysia!!

"Stay tune on our website to find out more! Don’t miss your chance to see him on Saturday 29th July 2017 @ Pavilion, KL,” read the post.

Pikotaro became an internet sensation last year through his 45-second song that has garnered over 122 million views on YouTube.

The video, uploaded last August, also received praise from Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, who he tweeted to say it was his "favourite video on the internet”.

The catchy hit was subsequently listed by the Guinness World Records as the shortest song ever to make it into the Billboard Hot 100, making Pikotaro the first Japanese to enter a US chart in 26 years.

In the music video, Pikotaro is clad in his trademark garish animal print costume, casually dancing and singing nonsensical lyrics that go:  "I have a pen. I have an apple. Apple pen”.