TikTok video that did 1× its author's usual

Name: TikTok video by @notbrookemonk
Uploaded: 2026-07-01T00:25:47+00:00
Channel: @notbrookemonk
Description: A young woman wearing a light purple t-shirt and white earbuds reacts with various cute expressions to a sweet song playing. She smiles, makes a pouty face, and then scrunches up her face while holding her cheek.

@notbrookemonk · 13M followers

×1its author's usual

This creator normally gets 754K views. This one got 1.0M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.

A young woman wearing a light purple t-shirt and white earbuds reacts with various cute expressions to a sweet song playing. She smiles, makes a pouty face, and then scrunches up her face while holding her cheek.

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1.0M

Views

11.5%

Engagement

75/100

Virality

Likes 120KComments 691Shares 602

Why it worked

The video works because it uses a popular, sweet audio to evoke relatable emotions, creating an intimate and engaging connection with the viewer through the creator's expressive facial reactions. The simplicity and authenticity of the interaction make it highly shareable.

Authentic facial expressionsRelatable emotional response to audioSimple and easy to replicate formatDirect eye contact engages viewers

RelatabilityEmotional ConnectionAuthenticity