What is the ‘Take a look at my girlfriend’ trend on TikTok?

As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, TikTok users are going gaga over the new ‘Take a look at my girlfriend’ trend that’s sweeping the app. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

TikTok has become renowned for birthing a plethora of popular trends and challenges, with new ones emerging daily and taking over users’ For You Pages across the world.

Throughout January and February, TikTokers have been sharing a huge number of videos about Valentine’s Day, such V-Day gift ideas, makeup looks, and most recently, the viral Valentine’s Day Basket trend.

Now, the ‘Take a look at my girlfriend’ craze is taking off on TikTok ahead of the holiday, as users are excitedly showing off their significant others in videos. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

‘Take a look at my girlfriend’ TikTok trend explained

Set to Gym Class Heroes’ track ‘Cupid’s Chokehold,’ featuring the lyrics “Take a look at my girlfriend, she’s the only one I got,” this trend sees people expressing their love in the most adorable manner.

It involves TikTok users showing a picture of their partner, which is often kept in their wallet or set as wallpaper on their phones, before revealing the actual person.

This trend transcends age barriers, with users from various demographics celebrating their love by putting their partners in the spotlight and dedicating the romantic song in the most heartfelt gestures.

The endearing challenge is akin to an appreciation post for one’s significant other. However, it’s not limited to romantic couples, as some content creators have participated in the craze to express their admiration for their celebrity crushes.

So far, over 517,000 videos have been posted featuring the viral ‘Take a look at my girlfriend’ sound, and the TikTok trend has generated millions of likes and views across the platform.