The continuous development of the AI technology has made TikTok grow better, to the point that it is now on a par with other social media apps. In fact, it is currently the top choice for the younger generation when it comes to producing and consuming short 15- to 60-second videos.
Indirectly, TikTok has opened a path for anyone to become a content creator, depending on the passion and creativity that they wish to convey through their videos. Most of the content creators have also successfully become internationally known TikTok stars.
2020 is undoubtedly the peak for TikTok since many content creators spend most of their time on the platform during the global pandemic. While most of them may be based in the US, we’ll take this moment to appreciate those who hail from our side of the world by listing down the top 10 TikTok stars in Asia.
Riyaz Aly – 43.6 Million
@riyaz.14 🔥🙌🏻❤️ #riyaz#duetwithriyaz
♬ original sound - ❤️Tejas Ghachelia❤️
TikTok has taken 17-year-old Riyaz Aly’s fame to a whole new level! Through his lip-syncing and comedic videos, Riyaz has successfully transitioned into being a model, singer and actor. In fact, he is also among the richest TikTok stars in the world! A real inspiration for youngsters out there.
Faisal Shaikh – 32.1 Million
@mr_faisu_07 Doremon✌🏻 @mr_sohu @adnaan07 @faizbaloch_0725 @saddu07dz_ ##duetwithme##faisusquad
♬ original sound - Maninder mani
Faisal Shaikh, or more affectionately called Mr. Faisu by his fanbase, started his career in 2018 by producing TikTok videos with his band, Team 07. His hard work producing drama and comedy contents paid off when he managed to rake in millions of fans, not only from India but also from all over the world!
Arishfa Khan – 28.6 Million
@_arishfakhan_ Kya aap chahte ho mein aur Haryanvi song pe videos banao?🌹##arishfakhan##duetwitharishfa##trending##morbanadunga
♬ neww haryanvi mashup 2 akash dixit - Akash Dixit
After almost a decade in the entertainment industry, Arishfa Khan proves to be just as successful as a social media personality as she is an actress. Starting from YouTube, Dubsmash, Instagram, to now TikTok, she has conquered all social media platforms and ensured that her fans will always be entertained with interesting contents such as dance, lip sync and comedy videos.
Jannat Zubair – 28.2 Million
@jannat_zubair29 @ayaanzubair12
♬ original sound - Yati Tyagi
Since her childhood, Jannat Zubair has long been a shining star in the entertainment industry. With a deep passion for makeup and fashion, the actress – who once starred in the Bollywood movie “Hitchki” – often entertains fans through her YouTube and TikTok accounts. What’s even more fun, her younger brother Ayaan Zubair frequently makes an appearance in her TikTok, cracking everyone up with his cute and funny antics.
Nisha Guragain – 28 Million
@nishaguragain Koi ladki hai 😘##nishaguragainfam##fantastic3##tiktokindia
♬ original sound - Shaik Asif
Nisha Guragain became popular on TikTok after a video of her lip-syncing to the song “Mujhe Yaad Hai Aata Teri Wo Nazrein Milana” went viral. Now she is among the most well-known TikTok stars in India. Prior to becoming a content creator, Nisha dabbled in modelling in Mumbai. Her videos comprise dance as well as lip sync to popular Hindi scripts and songs, perfect for Bollywood fans!
Awez Darbar – 26 Million
@awezdarbar ##MyTiktokJourney##DilBoleTiktok##Atrangz❤️🤗😇
♬ original sound - Awez Darbar
Singer-choreographer Awez Darbar was at the peak of his popularity when he joined TikTok, where he shared dance videos filmed at various locations while using whatever items available around him as props. Awez has also collaborated with tons of Bollywood stars, such as Priyanka Chopra, Nora Fatehi, Sara Ali Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Bashah and many more!
BTS – 25.1 Million
@bts_official_bighit ##BTS##방탄소년단🕺Dance 'Dynamite' with me ##Dance_Dynamite ##BTS_Dynamite
♬ Dynamite - BTS
Being the biggest K-pop group in the world, there’s no surprise that BTS’ TikTok account already has millions of followers. No further explanation needed for BTS, most would already be aware of this South Korean band that’s made up of seven talented young men. Want a dance tutorial of their hit song “Dynamite”? Don’t worry, BTS got your back!
Sameeksha Sud - 24.5 Million
@sameeksha_sud Sharma gayi mai... 😍##teentigada##samkesitare
♬ original sound - Niharika Jain
Even though she has been a TV actress since 2012, Sameeksha Sud is now more comfortable entertaining her fans on TikTok with comedy, dance and lip sync videos. The cheerful young lady with her arresting personality can often be seen collaborating with other Indian TikTok stars, including Bollywood celebrity Alia Bhatt!
Avneet Kaur – 22.5 Million
@avneetkaur_13♬ Wipe It Down - BMW KENNY
Like most of the TikTok stars listed above, Avneet Kaur also started off as a child star who gained popularity on both the TV and silver screen. Apart from acting, she is also talented in dancing and is a real fashionista. With all those talents at such a young age, it’s no wonder she has tons of social media followers, including on TikTok!
Junya – 22.3 Million
@junya1gou BALLOON CHALLENGE 風船チャレンジ🎈🎈🎈
♬オリジナル楽曲 - Junya/じゅんや
A TikTok star representing Japan on this list is Junya. Even though his videos are quite bizarre, Junya successfully captured everyone’s attention with his funny antics and actions. Some of them can cause harm though, so don’t try these at home! Sure, he always ends his videos with a wide smile, but you’ve been warned.