Weekly Douyin Rankings Jan 8-14, 2024, includes featuring the most captivating and discussed videos on Douyin in China, focusing on emerging trends and narratives engaging millions of viewers. This period is anticipated to highlight the content that’s driving cultural conversations in early 2024, inviting audiences to explore and embrace the diverse and dynamic selections from Douyin as the new year unfolds~
Weekly Douyin Rankings Jan 8-14, 2023
For the week of January 8-14, 2024, the “Weekly Douyin Rankings” continue the exciting journey started in the first week of the year.
It would showcase the most engaging and popular topics that have captivated millions on Douyin, China’s vibrant social media platform. This period is expected to feature trends that have garnered massive views, reflecting the latest hotspots in social media. The roundup would offer insights into the dynamic shifts of the online sphere, inviting audiences to discover what’s resonating with people across China and dive deep into the core of Douyin’s latest trends.
Douyin Ranking
8 Jan, 2023
Top1 山河四省早读是啥样 1103.8万
Top1: “Morning Reading in Four Provinces” 11.038 Million Views
What’s the reality of morning reading in the provinces of Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, and Hebei? Many schools in these regions practice morning reading. Due to a large number of examinees and fewer schools, this tradition adds extra pressure on the students in these areas.
Top2 半个娱乐圈都在挑战华晨宇新歌 1034.0万
Top2: “Half the Entertainment Industry Challenges Hua Chenyu’s New Song” 10.34 Million Views
Hua Chenyu’s (华晨宇)new song, “Ordinary Yet Extraordinary Life”, has sparked widespread imitation in the entertainment industry.
Top3 冰雪大世界拿下吉尼斯世界纪录 948.5万
Top3: “Harbin Ice and Snow World Sets Guinness World Record” 9.485 Million Views
Harbin Ice and Snow World has been recognized as the world’s largest ice and snow theme park, spanning an area of 816,682.5 square meters, and has been awarded a Guinness World Record.
Top4 百乔回应用白敬亭照片当头像 932.2万
Top4: “Bai Qian Responds to Using Bai Jingting’s Photo as Profile Picture” 9.322 Million Views
Actor Zhang Baiqiao (张百乔) used Bai Jingting’s (白敬亭) photo as his profile picture, which caught the attention of Bai Jingting himself, who inquired about his identity. Let’s see what happened next.
Top5 你知道树的花语是什么吗 916.8万
Top5: “Do You Know the Language of Trees?” 9.168 Million Views
The language of trees signifies ‘I will always stand here waiting for you.’
But how can a withered tree blossom? Check out this short drama featuring montage elements!
9 Jan, 2023
Top1 南昌舰实力有多强 1158.6万
Top1: “Strength of Nanchang Warship” 11.586 Million Views
The CCTV report revealed that China’s first Type 055 missile destroyer, the Nanchang, successfully conducted far-sea training, directly confronting foreign aircraft carrier groups. Military experts have noted that the Nanchang demonstrates strong deterrent capabilities, effectively fulfilling its role in protecting aircraft carrier groups.
Top2 如果你现在17岁 1144.3万
Top2: “What Would You Do at 17 Years Old?” 11.443 Million Views
If you were 17 now, what would you do? Chase dreams, revel in the noise, or display a naive passion? Explore these creative ideas and thoughts.
Top3 世界最大直径钻孔桩完成浇筑 1119.2万
Top3: “World’s Largest Diameter Drilled Pile Completed” 11.192 Million Views
Significant progress in the construction of the No. 5 main pier of the Yongzhou Railway Xihoumen Combined Road and Rail Bridge with the completion of concrete pouring for 18 piles, the largest diameter drilled in the world. This bridge is set to be the world’s longest span combined road and rail bridge and the widest sea-crossing bridge, marking a significant achievement in China’s high-speed railway sea-crossing bridge construction.
Top4 东北特产不止蔓越莓 1019.5万
Top4: “Northeast Specialties More Than Just Cranberries” 10.195 Million Views
Visitors to Harbin from other places have sparked a trend for frozen pears, tofu pudding, and bathhouses! Harbin sausages are also gaining popularity. Surprisingly, Harbin sausages are being distributed for free as a special treat for these visitors.
Top5 睡觉也要站岗的猫猫 1004.8万
Top5: “Cat Standing Guard While Sleeping” 10.048 Million Views
The cow-patterned cat is extremely professional, seemingly standing guard even while asleep!
10 Jan, 2023
Top1 董宇辉新号首播与7名主播亮相 1132.7万
Top 1: Dong Yuhui’s New Account Debuts with 7 Hosts, 11.327 Million Views
Dong Yuhui’s (董宇辉) new account debuts in a live broadcast with 7 hosts, showcasing the elite of Dongfang Zhenxuan (East Buy Holding Limited).
Top2 离别前奶奶一个动作让孙子破防 1050.0万
Top 2: Grandmother’s Gesture Before Farewell Moves Grandson, 10.5 Million Views
A grandmother sends her grandson to the station, giving him a red envelope when saying goodbye. She also made a gesture of spreading wings to fly, which deeply moved her grandson to tears.
Top3 跟着繁花学穿搭 1008.2万
Top 3: Learn Fashion Styling with “Blossoms Shanghai”, 10.082 Million Views
Why is “Blossoms Shanghai” (繁花) popular? Check out the fashion style files. A sense of autumn and winter in fashion.
Top4 央视评繁花：可能会成为孤品 995.7万
Top 4: CCTV Reviews “Blossoms Shanghai”: Might Become a Unique Masterpiece, 9.957 Million Views
The recent hit drama “Blossoms Shanghai” (繁花) has seen soaring viewership. Film critics say that director Wong Kar-wai’s unique filming style and emotional expression might make “Blossoms Shanghai” a unique masterpiece for a considerable time.
Top5 邓紫棋视角的邓紫棋演唱会 952.0万
Top 5: G.E.M.’s Perspective at Her Concert, 9.52 Million Views
#GEMIAMGLORIAWorldTour #GEMShenzhenConcert
Experience the concert from G.E.M.’s (Tang Tsz Kei 邓紫棋) perspective, hearing the voices of fans singing along in Shenzhen.
11 Jan, 2023
Top1 晚婚已成为普遍现象 1152.1万
Top 1: Late Marriage Becomes Common, 11.521 Million Views
Yicai reports that the phenomenon of late marriage in China has spread from urban to rural areas. Over 30% of urban people aged 30 have not married, and nearly 20% of rural people aged 30-34 are unmarried.
Top2 110是怎么来的 1142.7万
Top 2: The Origin of 110, 11.427 Million Views
China’s emergency number 110 has an interesting origin. Inspired by international numbers like 999 and 911, the choice of ‘1’ in traditional rotary phones was because it’s the shortest and nearest, intended to ease public panic, followed by the longer ‘0’.
Top3 化妆师兔子爆改李炮儿 985.3万
Top 3: Makeup Artist Transforms Internet Celebrity into King Zhou, 9.853 Million Views
A makeup artist takes on the challenge of transforming 100 people, with the 26th being a male internet celebrity into King Zhou.
#KingZhouandDaji
Top4 小羊“飞檐走壁”进入羊圈 968.3万
Top 4: Little Sheep “Parkours” into the Pen, 9.683 Million Views
Don’t just see me as a sheep.
Sheep: I’ll do this once; how much you understand depends on your fortune.
Top5 两年遭家暴16次女子直面施暴者 905.0万
Top 5: Woman Facing Her Abuser After 16 Domestic Violence Incidents, 9.05 Million Views
A woman from Chengdu, Sichuan, who suffered 16 domestic violence incidents, shares the situation of the pre-trial meeting on Douyin. Her husband, He, does not acknowledge the abuse and has requested a re-evaluation.
12 Jan, 2023
Top1 台民众齐喊民进党下台 1060.9万
Top1: Taiwanese Public Unanimously Calls for the Resignation of the Democratic Progressive Party – 10.609 Million
Dissatisfied with the Taiwanese authorities’ monopoly over media, locals at the scene collectively chant: ‘Democratic Progressive Party, step down!’ During a Taiwanese election rally, Huang Kuo-chang of the Taiwan People’s Party states that tyranny is destined to fall.
Top2 小沈阳是有点子圈内人缘的 1016.3万
Top2: Xiao Shenyang, Known for His Popularity Within the Circle – 10.163 Million
Xiao Shenyang, recognized for his good connections within the industry, receives strong support from many friends for his 2024 tour. Dao Lang notably supports him for the tour’s first stop in Hefei on February 3rd.
Xiao Shenyang is a well-known Chinese male actor, singer, and host in the film and television industry.
Top3 全网期待陈泽首播 998.1万
Top3: Entire Network Eagerly Awaits Chen Ze’s First Broadcast – 9.981 Million
Becoming the third man to grace Douyin’s cover, popular game streamer Chen Ze (陈泽) will make his Douyin debut streaming League of Legends (LOL).
The official announcement states, ‘Don’t miss out, see you at 9 PM on January 12th.
Top4 玩家历经8853次挑战击败BOSS 963.5万
Top4: Gamer Conquers Boss After 8,853 Attempts – 9.635 Million
Why does a bald middle-aged man’s game live stream make thousands of players cheer together? This uncle, self-named ‘Wolf Path’, challenges the game Elden Ring in his own way. Without consulting guides, changing weapons, using prayers, ashes, upgrades, or battle skills, he relies solely on his own strength to clear all bosses, moving forward in the way of the wolf.
From 1,000 to 2,000, and then to 3,600 attempts without giving up, after 46 days, he perfectly defeated the Valkyrie boss on his 8,853rd attempt.
Top5 张艺兴担任C罗中国行推广大使 939.1万
Top5: Zhang Yixing Appointed as Cristiano Ronaldo’s China Tour Global Ambassador – 9.391 Million
Zhang Yixing (张艺兴) has been appointed as the global ambassador for Cristiano Ronaldo’s China Tour. He will perform as a guest at the opening show of the Al-Nassr vs Shanghai Shenhua match on January 24th. Let’s look forward to this football extravaganza! See you at the match!
#WatchRonaldo’sChinaTourOnDouyin
13 Jan, 2023
Top1 全国文旅都开始放大招了 1085.4万
Top1: National Cultural Tourism Initiatives Are Going Big – 10.854 Million
After Harbin’s Cultural Tourism Bureau saw a tourism boom during the three-day New Year holiday, cultural and tourism departments across China have started to compete. Henan’s Cultural Tourism department released over 100 videos in one day, and Shanxi also updated more than 20 videos, demonstrating vigorous promotional efforts.
Top2 贾冰狂飙版语音导航 1067.2万
Top2: Jia Bing’s The Knockout Version of Voice Navigation – 10.672 Million
What’s it like to have a gangster boss guide you? In the show ‘Ace vs Ace’, Jia Bing (贾冰) navigates in the tone of a gangster boss from the popular drama ‘The Knockout’ (狂飙), providing an unique navigation experience.
Top3 真正爱你的人是会主动弯腰的 1052.8万
Top3: The One Who Truly Loves You Will Bend Down On Their Own – 10.528 Million
Sometimes, we exert ourselves in vain. When you are truly loved, you don’t need to be so beautiful, so outstanding, or so pleasing.
The one who truly loves you will bend down on their own, without you having to stand on tiptoes. Check out this short drama~
Top4 神都洛阳恭迎公主回城 1030.1万
Top4: The Divine Capital Luoyang Welcomes the Princess Back to the City – 10.301 Million
Luoyang’s cultural tourism’s new strategy features ancient-costumed strong men as royal escorts.
On January 12th, at the high-speed train station, tall men dressed in ancient costumes, were arranged to welcome travelers, collectively shouting, ‘The Divine Capital Luoyang warmly welcomes Her Royal Highness the Princess back to the city.
Top5 陀螺到最后到底停了吗 1004.9万
Top5: Does The Spinning Top Finally Stop? – 10.049 Million
If this spinning top keeps turning, it means we are still in a dream. If it spins, it signifies that we are in the real world…
#Inception
14 Jan, 2023
Top1 国台办评论台湾地区选举结果 1171.5万
Top1: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Comments on Taiwan Regional Election Results – 11.715 Million
The spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office states that the Taiwan election results show the Democratic Progressive Party does not represent the mainstream public opinion.
Emphasizing that Taiwan belongs to China, the cross-strait relations and unification process are unaffected, opposing Taiwan independence and external interference, and promoting peaceful development and unification.
Top2 洛阳真的连夜换成了飞鱼服 998.3万
Top2: Luoyang Switches to Flying Fish Suits Overnight – 9.983 Million
Not a fan of golden armor? Want to see flying fish suits? Luoyang’s cultural tourism sector takes advice seriously!
Ming Dynasty’s Jinyiwei (imperial guards) wearing flying fish patterned costumes appeared at Luoyang’s high-speed railway station, helping the “princess” with her luggage and leading the way.
Top3 慧慧周短剧世界欠我一个哥 916.6万
Top3: The world of Huihui Zhou’s Short Drama Owes Me a Brother – 9.166 Million
#ShortDramaSevenTwoLives #HuihuiZhou#慧慧周
What was the brother’s purpose in stealing? Just for his sister’s survival… The thrilling short drama ‘Seven Two Lives’ on Douyin, see who can return the stolen life.
Top4 谁发明的糖葫芦错位拍照 902.9万
Top4: Who Invented Sugar-Coated Haws Misaligned Photography? – 9.029 Million
Full of the New Year spirit! Fascinating misaligned photography. A string of candied haws photographed against a red wall, capturing the essence of the New Year atmosphere perfectly.
Top5 刘畊宏夫妇2024第一支健身操 863.6万
Top5: Liu Genghong and His Wife’s First Fitness Dance of 2024 – 8.636 Million
The holidays are just around the corner, let’s jump into the new year with a burst of energy! Liu Genghong (刘畊宏) and his wife present the first fitness dance of the New Year～
Douyin Rankings Jan 8-14
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