VICE AsiaFrom full-time law student to TikTok's first signed global artist, Fatia's life sounds a lot like the plot of a teen Disney movie! šš¤
Besides her powerful vocal range and charming personality, it was Fatia's iconic and creative TikTok duets and covers of Disney songs that shot her up to TikTok virality, winning the hearts of not just fellow Malaysians, but fans from all over the world.
In Anatomy of Virality, join VICE in a quest to answer the question: What does it take to get internet famous? We meet viral TikTok creators, find out what they did to appear on millions of For You pages, discover what makes them special, and maybe gather a few tips and tricks we can apply ourselves š¤
How Fatias TikTok Duets and Disney Covers Helped Her Become TikToks First Signed Global ArtistVICE Asia2023-04-28 | From full-time law student to TikTok's first signed global artist, Fatia's life sounds a lot like the plot of a teen Disney movie! šš¤
Besides her powerful vocal range and charming personality, it was Fatia's iconic and creative TikTok duets and covers of Disney songs that shot her up to TikTok virality, winning the hearts of not just fellow Malaysians, but fans from all over the world.
In Anatomy of Virality, join VICE in a quest to answer the question: What does it take to get internet famous? We meet viral TikTok creators, find out what they did to appear on millions of For You pages, discover what makes them special, and maybe gather a few tips and tricks we can apply ourselves š¤
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In Anatomy of Virality, join VICE in a quest to answer the question: What does it take to get internet famous? We meet viral TikTok creators, find out what they did to appear on millions of For You pages, discover what makes them special, and maybe gather a few tips and tricks we can apply ourselves. š¤
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Viral footage shows winds buffeting rows of seated passengers as the plane comes in to land.
"It was chaos with people close to the door appearing to faint one by one and flight attendants calling out for doctors on board through broadcasting," a 44-year-old passenger told the Yonhap news agency.
The passengers also included school children who were on their way to a sporting event. The mother of one of the students said: āThe children were shaking, crying and frightened. Those sitting near the exit must have been shocked the most.ā
The flight arrived safely at Daegu International Airport, but with the door still open. Several passengers required hospital treatment for breathing problems.
Flight attendants could not stop the suspect from opening the door because they were seated for the plane to land. Witnesses say he even tried to jump out of the plane.
āIt is difficult to have a normal conversation with him,ā an official said. āWe will investigate the motive of the crime and punish him.āHow TikTok Open Verse Challenges Got This Thai Rapper Millions of FansVICE Asia2023-05-30 | Open-verse challenges are the TikTok world's version of passing the š¤.
And everytime that mic was on Smew (@its.smew), he made sure to spit some š„š„š„ into it. As a young rapper full of new ideas and boundless zeal, Smew used open-verses as a way to continually experiment, create and express himself whenever and however he felt like it. Finding lifelong collaborators, new fans and millions of views along the way were just an added bonus.
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After winning a Thai rap competition in 2021, Smew started his TikTok as a way to keep his fans engaged with his musical creations, skits, and š„š„š„ bars on open verse challenges with other artists. He never expected it to get him millions of views and new fans along the way.
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Simone is a student who takes part in beauty pageants. Her parents also happen to be gay. While those two things don't seem related, she got a lot of hate during her first pageant win about her family dynamics.
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Within a year of being removed from office, 70-year-old Khan has survived an assassination attempt and faces dozens of new charges ranging from corruption, terrorism to sedition. The current government has branded the popular politician known for his philanthropy and cricket career as a "militant" and attempted to arrest him using excessive force, while tear gassing, attacking and arresting his supporters. Khan believes the charges against him are political persecution tactics meant to distract him from campaigning for elections due this year.
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Filipino toy maker Pato P. (aka Gooeyduck) turned his pandemic hobby into a small business, creating miniature action figures based on viral memes and pop culture icons. Watch how he sculpts, paints, and packages them from scratch.
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In the video, the young boy asks for a hug and the Dalai Lama tells him to come up to the platform where he is seated. During their interaction, the Dalai Lama gives the boy a kiss on the mouth and pokes out his tongue saying, "suck my tongue.ā
The office for the Dalai Lama issued an apology, saying the spiritual leader āregrets the incident.ā āHis Holiness wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused," the statement reads.
āHis Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras.ā
Meet Chris Andrian Yang, an Indonesian musician who made a name for himself on TikTok by making stripped-down covers of songs in different languages (Filipino, Japanese, Korean and Thai, to name a few). So how did this interest in languages turn into a TikTok career?
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No one really knows tbh ĀÆ\_(ć)_/ĀÆ. But lucky for us, viral Indonesian TikTok creator Chris Andrian Yang laid down some tips and tricks he's gathered throughout his three-year journey of figuring out what works and what doesn't on the path to virality.
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If you do, then you're probably familiar with @chrisandriann's iconic stripped-down cover. That vibey renditionāalong with his many other covers of songs in Korean, Japanese, Filipino, and Thaiāare what shot Chris up to TikTok virality.
In Anatomy of Virality, join VICE in a quest to answer the question: What does it take to get internet famous? We meet viral TikTokers, find out what they did to appear on millions of For You pages, discover what makes them special, and maybe gather a few tips and tricks we can apply ourselves š¤
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We follow our host, Aaron Cheng, a passionate street foodie and all things Hong Kong, in a 24 Hour Internship at a local Chinese Opera Troupe. Heāll be introduced to a range of skills: learning how to do the makeup, be a stagehand, and contribute to a live performance.
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Check out our full video catalog: bit.ly/2P3Y0pv Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com/en_asia More videos from the VICE network: fb.com/viceasia/videos Like VICE Asia on Facebook: http://fb.com/viceasia Follow VICE Asia on Twitter: twitter.com/viceasia Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/viceasiaLate Night Munchies: Busan, South KoreaVICE Asia2023-04-03 | DJ and club manager Sun Gin and club owner Mino head out for a night on the town, dining at local culinary gems that dot the streets of Busan until long in the afterhours. Mino and Sun Gin head Output, one of Busanās biggest and most popular nightclubs that hosts DJs from all over the world. Entertaining international artists with delicious Korean food is a welcome part of their job description and this time VICE is along for the tour.
They start the night with comforting mouthfuls of pork gukbap and pat-bingsu in Seomyeon, before driving out to the Haeundae District for fresh steamed snails and a live barbecued spicy garlic octopusāall washed down with rice wine, bottles of soju and a night swim at the beach. Thatās just the Busan way.
Connect with VICE Asia: Check out our full video catalog: bit.ly/2P3Y0pv Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com/en_asia More videos from the VICE network: fb.com/viceasia/videos Like VICE Asia on Facebook: http://fb.com/viceasia Follow VICE Asia on Twitter: twitter.com/viceasia Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/viceasiaButcher Albin: The Professional Hitman Turned Good Samaritan | Bad BloodVICE Asia2023-03-29 | In the early 1980s, Albin Matthews worked as a muscleman for a political party in Kerala, India. He killed and extorted many people - violence was his solution to everything in life.
Eventually, Albin was arrested for his crimes and spent twelve years in jail. During his time in jail, he reconnected with his Christian faith and left his life of violence behind. After he was released from prison, Albin started a care home for the destitute and mentally challenged.
#india #hitmanZebra that escaped from Seoul zoo has a heartbreaking backstoryVICE Asia2023-03-28 | On Thursday, a zebra named Sero escaped from the Seoul Childrenās Grand Park and was found trotting around the South Korean capital, shocking passersby. Videos of Sero running down brick alleys and swerving cars on a busy road went viral on social media. After a three-hour chase, he was brought back to his pen.
But the three-year-old zebra wasnāt always this unruly, zoo officials said.
According to a video published by the zoo, Seroās behavior began changing when he lost his parents in 2021 and 2022. He had tried to fight the kangaroo in the neighboring pen, and also began refusing to eat apples and carrotsāfood he loved. Seroās behavior after experiencing loss would not surprise animal researchers, who have found that animals are capable of experiencing grief and that it could manifest as changes to their appetite, sociability, sleep, and stress.
To prevent Sero from fleeing again, the zoo plans to get him a roommateāa female zebra, according to the Korea Times.
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#shortsFormer Extremist Opens Up About Deadly Bali Bombings | Bad BloodVICE Asia2023-03-12 | Yusuf grew up in a very religious environment, in Jombang, a city in the province of East Java, Indonesia. In 1995, at the age of 19, he attended an Islamic university to study Islamic law. During this period, he was exposed to the teachings of Hizbur Tahir, an Islamic movement that advocates for the creation of an Islamic Caliphate.
In 1999 Yusuf met Amrozi, who was planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Bali. Yusuf was indoctrinated and recruited to join the team. In 2003, he was convicted of terrorism and served 6 years in prison.
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@SPANIAN led a life of crime in the hoods until he discovered rap music in prison. He was put in juvenile detention at the age of 14, shot up heroin around the age of 16, and was in maximum security prison by the time he was 18 years old.
He continued with a life of crime until 2017. This was a turning point for him in prison, where he discovered a new passion in life through rap music. Now, Spanian has found unexpected fame producing YouTube videos and rap music inspired by his former criminal life.
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