TikTok has truly taken over the current generation. You, your friends, your siblings, your mother, your grandmother – almost everyone has an account. To celebrate this milestone, TikTok Malaysia has introduced #YearOnTikTok to show the unforgettable trends, creators, and moments that made this year truly “For You”.
TikTok has featured a collection of videos from 10 categories; “fyfaves”, “TikTok taught me”, “the playlist”, “breakthrough stars”, “only on TikTok”, “trending artists”, “eats on repeat”, “big little communities”, “effect masters”, “TikTok made me buy it”. Based on these categories, let’s check out the trendiest videos on TikTok this year!
@tiktok_malaysia Let’s celebrate the unforgettable trends, creators and moments that brought us closer together in 2022, a year that’s truly ForYou. #YearOnTikTok
fyfaves
For the first category, “fyfaves (For You Faves)” TikTok’s “For You” feeds in Malaysia is flooded with heartwarming posts from everywhere all around. Scroll down to view the videos that make up some of the most unforgettable moments of this year.
1. @wanitabermisai – Wanita Bermisai took us behind the scenes of her viral video
2. @ryanbakery – A skit that had us in stitches
3. @rozyanaroslan2 – Rozyana Roslan took the “My Husband Does My Make-up” trend to the next level
4. @emma_maembongofficial – Emma Maembong re-created an old family photo with style
5. @rrzmie – Halloween costume on a budget? No problem!
TikTok taught me
Through the TikTok app, we all learned a thing (or two!) this year. We as a community has discovered countless new recipes, beauty and wellness routines, along with some handy life hacks along the way. Here are some of the popular trends and tutorials that showed all of us what we needed to know this year.
1. @sensei_aw_karate – Pick up a quick Karate trick today!
2. @acuhealing – Fix your poor posture as we step into the new year!
3. @davidddodle – Who knew it was that easy to add cool effects to your videos?
4. @iqbalahyar – Impress your dinner date with a fun fact about camels
5. @sir_asai – How do you pronounce “Connecticut”
the playlist
In this next category called “the playlist”, it shows some of the best songs we discover through TikTok. Did you know that this year, 13 out of the 14 “Billboard Hot 100” number one songs were driven by what’s trending on TikTok. How amazing is that? Here are TikTok’s trending tunes this year.
2. “CASABLANCA” – Nuha Bahrin & Naufal Azrin
4. “Gemuruh” – Nayli Azmi, Ash Fasryll & Saiful Anwar
5. “Left and Right” – Charlie Puth ft. Jungkook of BTS
breakthrough stars
This year, many aspiring content creators around the world managed to entertain and connect with communities, and ended up launching their careers off with TikTok. Scroll down to see who are the most trendiest content creators, celebrities and artists who hit new heights on TikTok this year.
1. @upinipin.official – Upin & Ipin celebrated Deepavali with a song and dance
2. @ryanbakery – Made us laugh with their creative ideas and humour
3. @rozyanaroslan2 – The beautiful Rozyana Roslan showed us her glowy and flawless make-up routine
4. @bossjames_oe – A day in the life of the motivational Boss James
5. @drbengee – Dr. Ben Gee raises awareness of gum disease
only on TikTok
In this day and age, a filter is a must when taking pictures. Through TikTok, many of us discovered new music and the trendiest effects to spice up your videos. Here are the TikTok trends made possible through TikTok’s creative features – and the people’s own creativity in 2022.
1. Horse Filter
2. Zoom In
3. Stop Motion
Trending artists
Musicians and artists are known to be creative. But with TikTok, the sky is the limit when it comes to self-expression! New and old musicians on TikTok now have went above and beyond to discover music that really sang to their audiences. Here are the artists who captured our community’s ears – and eyes – with the most video views throughout 2022.
1. @gastonpong
2. @annajobling
5. @ikhmaln0ur
eats on repeat
This category seems to be a favourite among Malaysians – food! Due to the unlimited content creating abilities on TikTok, there will always be new food or recipes that will inspire you to try out something new and trendy.
1. @limaunipisofficial – A mouth-watering curry chicken recipe!
2. @khairulaming – Prep for a family picnic with Khairul Aming
3. @abangtapau – Taking you on scrumptious a seafood feast
4. @syedot_asmr – A simple mushroom recipe that will leave you wanting more!
5. @aniis_ismail – Check out this refreshing drink that is the perfect treat for our hot weather
big little communities
This year, TikTok continues to bring together people from all over the world with common interests and curiosities. It doesn’t matter if you’re interested in cars, cooking or even cleaning – there is a community out there for you! Here are some of this year’s favorite communities.
1. Graphic Art – Adding some colour and flair to your For You feeds
2. Travel – Fulfill your wanderlust dreams!
3. Campus Life – School is fun!
4. Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles – What were the coolest automobiles this year?
5. Pets – Aww.. the cutest fluffy creatures on our platform
effect masters
Malaysians are truly talented when it comes to creating their own effects. If you want something pretty, or something funny, or something… patriotic? Everything is there for you to try on! Have you tried any of the effects created by the featured effect masters this year?
1. @fathulimran – Published 9 effects with 11.4M Views
2. @dilladontdodat – Published 9 effects with 956K Views
3. @yedkajang – Published 14 effects with 943K Views
4. @ggatorart – Published 69 effects with 701K Views
5. @gameplus40 – Published 134 effects with 667K Views
TikTok made me buy it
A little retail therapy never hurt anyone, and it’s even better when you find the trendiest items or a fantastic deal on TikTok! Through this amazing little app, take advantage of hunting the best trends and great deals on tasty snacks, lifestyle accessories, cooking ware and many more.
1. @viewchin_view – What were the hottest deals during the 11/11 sale?
2. @dearcarynn – Beautiful kaftans that are perfect all year round
3. @ahma.recipe – Endless recipes you can re-create with the air fryer!
4. @datoserividaofficial – Salmon skin chips that you need to try!
Puteri Teja contributed to this article.
