7 Popular K-Pop Challenges That Took Over TikTok

Jun 09, 2020

TikTok has become the leading social media at the moment, and it was only a matter of time for K-pop to claim a spot on it. Many idols have launched their own challenges on the platform and have invited their fans to join in on the fun.

Here are some of the most famous K-pop challenges that took TikTok by storm!

1. #CNSchallenge by BTS’s J-Hope

Two days after BTS opened their official TikTok account, J-Hope launched his #CNSChallenge shortly after the release of his “Chicken Noodle Soup” collaboration with Becky G. The challenge went viral and many fans participated, with some of them putting a funny spin on it.

@bts_official_bighitChicken Noodle Soup?? ##CNSchallenge ##ShowYourMoves ##제이홉 ##jhope ##BTS ♬ Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G) – j-hope

2. #AnysongChallenge by Zico

“Any Song” is the first song of 2020 to achieve a perfect all-kill, and Zico promoted it the right way on TikTok via dance duets with MAMAMOO’s Hwasa and Chungha. Zico’s laidback dance teaser soon became a challenge that lured many celebrities to take part and the outcome is purely entertaining! According to Zico, Lee Hyori‘s version is the most memorable participation.

@kozico0914 ##AnysongChallenge##ZICO ##지코 ##화사 ##아무노래 ##Anysong#아#무노래나틀어주세요#KO#Z ♬ 오리지널 사운드 – kozico0914

3. #KangDaniel2U by Kang Daniel

Following his recent comeback with his title track “2U” from his mini-album “CYAN,” Daniel uploaded his key point dance on TikTok, and soon after his fans followed suit. CIX’s BX and Bae Jin Young also shared their dance cover to the song on TikTok.

@konnect_kangdaniel ##KangDaniel2U 챌린지에 참여해보세요?♬ 2U – Kang Daniel

4. #DDeumChallenge by WINNER

Timing their challenge with their single “Hold (Ddeum)” WINNER gave their fans a preview of the song along with a video of Song Mino showing them how to do the Ddeum challenge. Naturally, idols and fans alike joined in on the fun!

@wn_tiktokWINNER ‘뜸(Hold)’ FINGER DANCE TEASER⠀#W#INNER #뜸# #H#old #F#ingerDance #D#DeumChallenge #뜸#챌린지 #T#ikTok #D#DeumChallengeOnTikTok ♬ 오리지널 사운드 – WINNERCITY

5. #spititoutchallenge by MAMAMOO’s Solar

Solar’s challenge comes in many colors and forms, literally. While the video below was the first format she posted, she later added more versions on her TikTok. Her challenge was met with great reception from idols such as AleXa as well as many fans, most of them with verified accounts.

@official_mamamoo이것도 뱉어 ?? (대파 ver.) ##solar ##솔라 ##spititout ##뱉어 ##spititoutchallenge ##뱉어챌린지 ♬ 뱉어 (Spit it out) – 솔라 (마마무)

6. #ohmygodchallenge by (G)I-DLE

(G)I-DLE and their fans have two things in common: creativity and aesthetics. Many takes on the oh my god challenge ranged from chic to gothic, but they were all equally glamorous and fit perfectly with the MV’s visuals.

@official_gidle[?] 소연&우기와 함께하는 ##ohmygodchallenge❤? ##여자아이들 ##GIDLE ##Ohmygod ##ohmygodchallenge ♬ Oh my god – (여자)아이들

7. #wannabeitzy by ITZY

Ryujin’s shoulder dance from “Wannabe” had a lot of fans moving their limbs on TikTok, and they all asked the same question: How does Ryujin do it? As fun as it looks, this challenge might literally cost you a shoulder, so take it easy if you ever decide to jump on the bandwagon!