What’s the viral ‘Velocity’ trend on TikTok?

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TikTok’s latest sensation, the Velocity Challenge, encourages users to blend imagination, accuracy, and swiftness in their creations.

The exhilarating ‘Velocity’ contest has mesmerized users worldwide, most notably in its birthplace, Indonesia. This competition has accumulated an impressive collection of more than 848,700 videos using the sound ‘Velocity Hiedajarwo’, created by the duo Hieda & Jarwo.

If you’ve missed the buzz, here’s a quick rundown on the latest TikTok craze sweeping across For You Pages in late March 2025.

Velocity TikTok trend explained

The Velocity trend involves a special sequence of movements coordinated with the rhythm of a popular audio clip. People quickly tap the edges of their fists together, clap, and conclude with two well-known symbols: the classic rock ‘n’ roll hand gesture and the Korean sign of affection often depicted as a heart made with fingers.

This trend distinguishes itself by its complexity; it demands exact timing and a particular number of replications for every action, rendering it difficult even for experienced TikTok users.

Not only does it look attractive, but also the ‘Velocity’ effect is employed for video editing, which alters the pace of clips to produce fluid shifts from fast to slow movement. This technique amplifies the aesthetic allure of the task, with impressive attempts appearing effortlessly smooth.

Origin of trend

Initially, the popular trend took off thanks to the Indonesian TikTok pair Hieda & Jarwo, who created an infectious tune and dance moves that ignited a viral craze.

The unique sound ‘Velocity Hiedajarwo’ rapidly became popular, as TikTok users eagerly attempted to recreate the challenge and posted tutorials to assist others in mastering its complex rhythm.

Initially created in Indonesia, this challenge has been enthusiastically adopted by people worldwide, frequently inviting their preferred K-Pop stars to take part and enjoy it too.

Significantly, prominent bands such as Tomorrow x Together, Enhypen, and 8Turn have jumped aboard this trend, contributing to its increasing fame.

On TikTok, the Velocity challenge reigns supreme, captivating viewers with its blend of mastering intricate moves and expressing creativity among friends. This popular trend has garnered countless likes, totaling in the millions, on the platform.

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2025-03-30 00:18