Year On TikTok 2021 takes a look back at the trends, creators, movements, and moments that reached the height of popularity in Malaysia and around the world in the past year.
The recently released report lists top content on the platform in several categories including those that made it big locally and internationally.
Curious what’s on the list? Here they are in linked form:
Fyfaves: Popular Videos
Malaysia
- @chicken_royale – There’s no such thing as too much cheese!
- @hannymaru1 – What’s a top video list without some popular trends?
- @ruthbellpan – Are you the 5% who can do this trick?
Around the World
- @totouchanemu – Dancing with a drone made us stay for this one.
- @nathanevanss – There once was a man… The Sea Shanty heard around the world.
- @youneszarou – A tasty take on photography.
- @cunhalucass – A casual trip to the aquarium.
- @a.z.yx – BRB, changing my PFP.
Powered By Joy: Videos That Brought So Much Joy
Malaysia
- @ruthbellpan – Beware of scammers… or turn the tables on them.
- @rananaeem006 – You can lead a horse a water, but you can’t make him drink!
- @umer.final – Some people do have a conscience, after all.
Around the World
- @k_passionate – Wonder what a sea otter and you smiling sounds like? Watch this.
- @jongraz – Was it a bones or no bones day? Only a pug can tell.
- @edsheeran – Rehearse for the EUROs or make a TikTok?
- @randyfeltface – Only on TikTok will you find a puppet feeding a giraffe carrots.
- @noorstars – Visiting a family with too many house rules.
The Playlist: Popular Songs
Malaysia
- “Money” – Lisa, @blackpinkofficial
- “DJ BonBon Remix” – Fhaa, @fhaa_official
- “Dancing With Your Ghost Remix” – țÂBûÂ, @loto_fakatokilalo
Around the World
- “Astronaut in the Ocean” – Masked Wolf, @jayprehistoricpets
- “Beggin'” – Måneskin, @therealmaneskin
- “Adderall (Corvette Corvette)” – Popp Hunna, @justmaiko
- “SugarCrash!” – ElyOtto, @zuro_xuro
- “STAY” – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber, @luckythirteenz
Breakthrough Stars: Creators, Celebrities And Public Figures On The Rise
Malaysia
Around the World
Only On Tiktok: Trends Powered By Tiktok Features
Malaysia
- Versailles Run – @remyishaktiktok
- Videotape – @shivaaniramesh
- Green Screen Scan – @biscuit90
Around the World
- Inverted Filter – @livbedumb
- Versailles Run – @hilaryhyra
- Retro – Vintage DV – @alexmapeli
- Duet – @andrewlarranaga
- Buffering – @robothighway
Sports
- @radiotelevisyenmalaysia – Lee Zii Jia perfectly exemplifies the Olympics Spirit.
- @astroarena – Shout out to all the athletes who represented us for Malaysia!
- @syazana.rosly – Skating is a sport too!
Top Culture Moments
- @idris_shamsuddin – Malaysians showed up in droves to show their love for Merdeka under the #MalaysiaPrihatin hashtag!
- @teddybeardr – What’s Deepavali without good food with loved ones?
- @keen.kin – Try out Bat Kut Teh, or literally translated into Meat-Bone-Tea. We think it’s time to Bone-Apple-Tea!
- @assenshawl – Find out how to jazz up your look with new hijab styles.
Voices Of Change: Creators, Celebrities And Public Figures At The Forefront Of Social Movements And Moments
Eats on Repeat: #FoodTok trends and other favorites
- Feta Pasta by @d_shaba
- Ratatoutille by @samseats
- Fried Cheese by @rafael.nistor
- Egg Mastery by @omuraisupuro
- Supersized cheeseburger by @cznburak
The Wishlist: Trends inspired by #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt
Big Little Communities: Popular subcultures and niche communities
- #BookTok – The world’s most creative book club.
- #SportTok – Everyone gets a trophy here.
- #LearnOnTikTok – From creating mini dolls to cleaning hacks and so much more, there’s so much to learn on TikTok.
- #BeautyTok – All the beauty and care tips.
- #NatureTok – Nature at your fingertips, seriously.
