TikTok continues to be the leading platform in creating viral trends that capture the attention of millions worldwide, including in Indonesia. From catchy songs and unique phenomena to entertaining challenges, Indonesian netizens are competing to dominate TikTok trends in 2025, making it to the For You Page (FYP) and shaping global digital culture. This article explores the must-know TikTok trends of 2025.

The Most Popular TikTok Trends of 2025

1. Virus Himmel Yungkai

The song Blue by Yungkai became a massive phenomenon on TikTok after exploding in popularity in 2024. Its deep lyrics, portraying feelings of loneliness and unspoken love, resonated with many. TikTok users linked the song to the anime Sousou no Frieren, particularly Himmel’s story about teaching Frieren the meaning of time and togetherness. This trend includes creative content such as anime edits and real-life sketches depicting silent love.

2. Anugrah Terindah Dance

Although this song initially went viral on TikTok, it skyrocketed in popularity thanks to a hilarious dance cover by influencer @hansenvendiagus14. His unique and humorous moves had people laughing and joining the trend.

3. Covering All Songs with Ethel the Cat’s AI Voice (UIIA)

A new music trend has taken over TikTok, featuring AI-generated vocals from a cat named Ethel—also known as Akmal’s Cat or UIIA Cat. Famous songs like Blue by Yungkai, Maps, and even the Squid Game theme have been transformed into UIIA versions, sparking a viral audio trend used in thousands of creative videos.

4. Spinning Cat Meme (Ethel UIIA)

Not only did Ethel’s AI voice go viral, but the spinning cat meme also became a TikTok sensation. The meme features a brown cat edited to spin around with an absurd remix in the background. The creativity of netizens pairing the spinning cat with various songs made it even funnier and more iconic.

5. Aesthetic Absurd Quotes Videos

This trend emerged thanks to a man named Mr. Vincent, who gave bizarre answers during a short interview.

For example:
"Do you walk to work?"
"Yes, I walk with my hands too!"

These clips were then edited with aesthetic effects and the song Dramamine - Flawed Mangoes, creating a viral trend of absurd yet aesthetic video quotes.

6. Rat Dance

TikTok trends in 2025 were spiced up with the Rat Dance, first popularized by YouTuber IShowSpeed. The dance, featuring Ratomilton as its backing track, was imitated by many TikTok users, each adding their own twist.

7. Mister Lover Lover

The Gong Yoo - Mr. Lover Lover edit became one of the biggest TikTok trends of 2025, amassing over 70 million views. This video showcased Gong Yoo’s eccentric style in Squid Game 2, leaving many viewers mesmerized by his visuals and acting.

8. We Listen and We Don’t Judge

This trend became a space for TikTok users to share their weirdest experiences or guilty pleasures in a group setting. Friends would simply listen without judgment.

Example:
"I used to eat rice with ice cubes… we listen, but we don’t judge."
"......"

9. Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku)

The song Garam & Madu went viral due to its multilingual lyrics—English, Javanese, and Indonesian. The song expresses longing and uncertainty in relationships, making it highly relatable to many listeners.

10. Pantun Ubur-Ubur Ikan Lele

This absurd poetry trend dominated TikTok’s FYP, featuring a unique format that always starts with:

"Jellyfish, catfish..."
"... don’t forget to have lunch, bro."

These humorous poems always end with the word “le” to maintain a rhyming pattern.

From viral songs and dance challenges to hilarious memes, TikTok continues to be a platform for limitless creativity. Anyone can join and create their own trend.

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