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TikTok’s ‘Group 7’ Meme Turns Sophia James’ Algorithm Test Into a Viral Push for Her Song

The inside joke is propelling “So Unfair” while underscoring how a single clip can surge through TikTok’s recommendation system.

Overview

  • Sophia James posted seven consecutive TikToks on October 17 using her song “So Unfair,” framing the batch as a “science experiment” to test reach.
  • The seventh video vastly outperformed the others, with outlets reporting millions of views and TODAY noting about 8.5 million as of October 20.
  • Viewers embraced the “Group 7” label as a playful badge, spawning orientation skits, faux rivalries with other groups, and posts about “Group 7 energy.”
  • Public figures and major accounts referenced the joke, including Barbara Corcoran, Naomi Osaka, the Kansas City Chiefs, and creators like Haley Kalil and Chris Olsen.
  • Brands and media are now riffing on the meme, with Netflix Tudum publishing a character list for “Group 7,” as the trend continues to boost discovery of “So Unfair.”