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breakthrough stars

They started with an idea, then created a phenomenon. Here are the TikTok creators, artists, and public figures who broke out and hit new heights this year.

Global breakthrough stars

1

@khaby.lame

2

@abbyroberts

3

@BTS_official_bighit

4

@dutchgoalkeeper

5

@angryreactions

Did you know?

Technology, fashion and education are the content categories that saw most breakthrough stars on the rise in 2021.

Breakthrough stars in Canada

1

@spencer2thewest

2

@yoleendadong

3

@shinanova

4

@topebabalola

5

@celinaspookyboo

6

@elpunko

7

@lubalin

8

@tesher

9

@jessiamusic

10

@aqyilaa

11

@imrealestk

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