KATSEYE Named Global Artist of the Year in TikTok's 2025 Music Recap
The global song chart is surprisingly topped by 1962 Connie Francis classic, “Pretty Little Baby.”
Summary
- KATSEYE was named Global Artist of the Year by TikTok, generating over 30 billion views
- The top song globally was surprisingly Connie Francis’ 1962 track, “Pretty Little Baby”
- Doechii’s “Anxiety” was designated the most impactful music trend of 2025
TikTok‘s 2025 Year in Music recap has named KATSEYE as the Global Artist of the Year. The list also featured a diverse group of major stars, including ENHYPEN, Bad Bunny, Stray Kids, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.
Since its debut in 2024, KATSEYE has achieved massive success in the industry. According to TikTok, the group’s music generated over 30 billion views and was used in 12 million creations on the platform in 2025. Beyond TikTok, the group gained mainstream recognition, with their track “Gabriela” hitting No. 31 and their EP BEAUTIFUL CHAOS reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Their impact is further highlighted by their Grammy nominations this year for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
In terms of songs, Connie Francis’ 1962 track, “Pretty Little Baby,” was named the top-ranking song globally and in the U.S. due to a massive viral resurgence on the platform. Jess Glynne’s “Hold My Hand” secured the second spot worldwide and domestically. Additionally, Doechii’s “Anxiety” was recognized as the most impactful music trend of the year, highlighting TikTok’s significant role in driving music discovery across all genres and eras.
Check out TikTok’s full year-end lists below.
Top 20 Songs Globally
1. Pretty Little Baby – Connie Francis
2. Hold My Hand – Jess Glynne
3. Rock That Body – Black Eyed Peas
4. Azul – J Balvin
5. Dame Un Grrr – Fantomel x Kate Linn
6. APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
7. Te Quería Ver – Alemán & Neton Vega
8. Stecu Stecu – Faris Adam
9. Anxiety – Doechii
10. Sailor Song – Gigi Perez
11. Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix) – MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillenbeng, Shenseea
12. ocean eyes – Billie Eilish
13. No One Noticed – The Marias
14. back to friends – sombr
15. Sparks – Coldplay
16. That’s So True – Gracie Abrams
17. Let Down – Radiohead
18. Suave – El Alfa
19. My Darling – Chella
20. We Hug Now – Sydney RoseTop 10 Songs in US
1. Pretty Little Baby – Connie Francis
2. Hold My Hand – Jess Glynne
3. WHIM WHAMMIE – PLUTO & YKNIECE
4. Rock That Body – Black Eyed Peas
5. Doot Doot (6 7) – Skrilla
6. We Hug Now – Sydney Rose
7. No One Noticed – The Marias
8. Bunna Summa – BunnaB
9. Anxiety – Doechii
10. Love Me Not – Ravyn LenaeTop 10 Songs in UK
1. Hold My Hand – Jess Glynne
2. Let Down – Radiohead
3. Pretty Little Baby – Connie Francis
4. Sparks – Coldplay
5. Headlock – Imogen Heap
6. Breakin’ Dishes – Rihanna
7. Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae
8. Girl, so confusing featuring Lorde – Charli xcx
9. Illegal – PinkPantheress
10. Messy – Lola YoungTop 10 Artists Globally
KATSEYE
Alan Arrieta
ENHYPEN
Bad Bunny
Stray Kids
Taylor Swift
Lady Gaga
Fuerza Regida
Billie Eilish
Ariana GrandeGlobal Most-Saved Artist (using Add to Music App feature on TikTok)
Taylor Swift
Global Most-Saved Track (using Add to Music App feature on TikTok)
back to friends – sombr
Global Most Saved Album (using Add to Music App feature on TikTok)
So Close To What – Tate McRae
Music Trend of the Year
Anxiety – Doechii
Songwriter of the Year
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