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TikTok’s ‘Group 7’ Goes Mainstream as Sophia James Plans London Meetup

The meme from a seven-post algorithm test now functions as music marketing, drawing in celebrities, brands, millions of users.

Overview

  • Singer Sophia James posted seven TikTok clips on Oct. 17 using her song “So Unfair,” labeling viewers by which video surfaced on their For You Page.
  • The seventh clip became the breakout, surpassing 15 million views by Oct. 21 and spawning a viral in‑group identity around “Group 7.”
  • Brands and public figures quickly joined the joke, with posts or comments from Netflix Tudum, Hyundai USA, Aveeno, NFL team accounts, Barbara Corcoran, Naomi Osaka, and Madelyn Cline.
  • The stunt significantly boosted exposure for “So Unfair,” with tens of thousands of user videos and widespread reuse of the track across trend spinoffs.
  • James is promoting an in‑person Group 7 meetup in London on Oct. 24, with details listed on her website, though observers note the meme’s lifespan remains uncertain.