2019 marks the end of another decade and a year full of creative expression. To celebrate, TikTok, the controversial leading destination for short-form mobile video, have unveiled the celebrities, creators, challenges, music hits and more that made 2019 a truly unforgettable year. TikTok’s Best of 2019 honors all the faces, tunes and special moments that made TikTok one of the standout platforms of 2019.
Some of the most trending videos in 2019 come from TikTok challenges. In Malaysia, the viral challenges that filled everyone’s feed include:
TikTok broke down many barriers in 2019, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the diversity of its users and content.
Some of those creators include A-list celebrities from around the world who used TikTok to create just-for-laugh videos, launch music hits and give fans a sneak peek into their day-to-day lives. In Malaysia, local celebrities have also jumped on the TikTok train and found themselves in the center of attention amongst the fun, loving TikTok community. The standout Malaysian celebrities on TikTok in 2019 include: Peter Davis, Alvin Chong, and Faizal Tahir.
Local creators are also emerging as the breakout stars of 2019 on TikTok, as they leveraged the platform to grow their fan bases and engage the global audience. Khairul Andryan for example, successfully won the #ilovesinging challenge and got to meet his idol Faizal Tahir during his studio recording at Faithful Music’s studio. Yap Jun Meng on the other hand, made waves locally and globally with his catchy Tamil dance videos and songs.
From hip-hop hits, power ballads, to pop anthems, there is a song for everyone and every moment on TikTok. More professional artists are leveraging TikTok to launch or promote their latest music hits, such as Lil Nas X, who first uploaded ‘Old Town Road’ to the platform. Here in Malaysia, the most trending hits on TikTok in 2019 are:
1. Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello – Senorita
2. Valentino Khan – Pump
3. I Mey Mey – Dear Mantan
4. CG5 – Absolutely Anything
5. Nazia Marwiana – Terdiam Sepi
So there you have it, TikTok’s best of 2019 for Malaysia. 2020 is looking to be an even bigger year for TikTok so it’ll be interesting to see how the company’s troubles in other countries affect its popularity not just in Malaysia, but around the world.
