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Viral TikTok Dances from 7 Different Female Kpop Acts

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year or two, you will have definitely heard of TikTok and seen some of the videos posted on this app — even if you don't use it yourself. This new social media application taking the world by storm has been able to propel songs and individuals into popularity. It's no surprise that Kpop bands are taking advantage of TikTok to promote their songs and dances.

Here are some of the most popular Kpop songs by girl groups or soloists on TikTok.

Weeekly's After School

At the time of writing, this song from rookie girl group Weeekly has a whopping 400.8 thousand uses on TikTok! The catchy chorus of this bright youthful song, coupled with the simple yet aesthetically pleasing dance makes it perfect to be the next hit song on TikTok! The girls from Weeekly even showed three different versions of their dance challenge: easy, basic, and hard.

TWICE's What is Love

At the time of writing, this song from Nation's Girl Group (in third generation Kpop) has seen 253.3 thousand uses on TikTok! Although it did not start out as a TikTok challenge, a video of a couple dancing to this song on their wedding day has caused this song from 2018 to blow up all over TikTok, with even TWICE themselves imitating the couple!

IU's Celebrity

At the time of writing, this song from Nation's Little Sister IU has seen 230.2 thousand uses on TikTok. The calm, medium tempo of the song and its simple yet adorable choreography has made it the go-to for those who want to do covers on TikTok, but may not have the time to perfect a whole routine.

Hyuna's I'm Not Cool

At the time of writing, this song from ultra popular (and ultra cool!) Hyuna has seen 158.3 thousand uses on TikTok. The catchy drop of the chorus and funky choreography entices everyone to have a go at this challenge. P.S. Hyuna, we think you're plenty cool!

itzy's Mafia in the Morning

At the time of writing, this song from one of fourth generation Kpop's best performers itzy has seen 62.7 thousand uses on TikTok! Perhaps you might've heard of the line in their chorus I'm the mafia one too many times while scrolling TikTok. The confidence the girls exude and the powerful dance moves make this dance a hot favourite for anyone looking to cover the newest girl group comeback.

aespa's Next Level

At the time of writing, this song from SM Entertainment's up-and-coming girl group aespa has seen 43.4 thousand uses on TikTok. Even if you don't know the whole song, you'll definitely recognise Karina's voice in the hook: I'm on the next, level, yeah. With its unique but easy to follow choreography, this dance challenge has been attempted by both members of the public and other Kpop celebrities!

Somi's Dumb Dumb

At the time of writing, this song from THEBLACKLABEL's soloist Somi has seen 33 thousand uses on TikTok despite only being released last week! The catchy hook, along with the sassy choreography has set this song on the path to becoming the next hit sound on TikTok!

After watching these seven viral dances on TikTok, are you ready to film your own? Be sure to let us know on our Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram if you do, and tell us if any of your favourite songs have not yet been mentioned!