TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, today announced that BTS' 'Life Goes On' which recently topped the Billboard 'Hot 100', hit a milestone on TikTok, setting a record of 930 M hashtag views in just 15 days.
On October 18, 2020, content
creators and local celebrities from the Philippines came together for#GenTikTokPH, a two-hour
online celebration of Generation TikTok
- the diverse community that makes TikTok a place of joy, positivity and
inspiration.
Hosted by Macoy
Dubs, Generation TikTok was streamed on the TikTok
PH account via TikTok LIVE. Viewers were treated to an entertaining
program filled with music and dance, side by side with pocket showcases
featuring TikTok’s top trends and educational content.
The show was headlined by three local artists
who are all avid TikTokers, well-loved by their followers - Actor and singer, Iñigo
Pascual, indie folk band, Ben&Ben,
and singer-songwriter, Rico Blanco. Each performed a musical set,
treating the audience to their top hits and fan favorite tracks.
Interspersed with these musical performances were
segments that underscored TikTok’s impactful content,#TikTokU and #itStartsonTikTok.
Back in May 2020, #EduTok transformed the platform into a venue for learning
everything, from practical life hacks to valuable skills for various careers.
Giving the spotlight to educators and professionals like life coach Lyqa
Maravilla, pharmacist Arshie Larga and medical intern Kilimanguru.
The hashtag is now at 2.3B views and counting.
#GenTikTokPH did not fail to include what
TikTok was first popularly known for -- trending dance challenges.TikTok dance creators shared the spotlight to
pay tribute to one of TikTok’s biggest trends, Savage Love (Laxed Siren Beat).
Each creator put their own spin on the popular dance trend, which features a
catchy tune by Jason Derulo.
Meanwhile, the recently concluded campaign
#itStartsonTikTok showed how the TikTok community pioneered trends and made
online stars out of their favorite creators, and established a safe haven for
self-expression and showcasing talents online. Adding more color and diversity
to the ever-growing platform, veteran actress Gina
Pareño testified how welcoming the TikTok community had been to her.
These viral hashtags are nods of approval to
the culture that is very Filipino - value for education and love of
entertainment.
“Generation
TikTok is here. Everyone has a unique talent to share or a compelling story to
tell. We are a community that supports and welcomes the creator in everyone.
Through positive, joyful, and inspiring stories, we are spreading happiness and
hopefully changing the world, one TikTok at a time,” said John Castro, User and Content Operations
Manager, TikTok Philippines.
Co-presented by SM Supermalls and Grab, with
major sponsor TNT, Generation TikTok was truly a memorable event for all those
who took part in the program, and the audience who enjoyed the show.
Be part of #GenTikTokPH by checking out the hashtag
on the app. Download TikTok on your iOS and Android devices to get started.
First discovered as a random girl singing videoke in the mall in 2012, Zendee has recorded albums, sung in concerts, and even performed on the Ellen Degeneres Show. But true stardom for Zendee started on TikTok. It was on this platform where she was able to shine as a unique creator, and where she has been loved and accepted by her audience as her authentic self.