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39 Metro video examples, with their hooks

Content filmed in or about metro or subway settings

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The cover image features a news graphic with text overlayed on a video clip showing a horse running on a city street. The text at the top reads "テレ朝NEWS" and the hook text summarizes the news story about a horse that escaped and collided with a car. Below, a video clip is playing, where a horse wearing a costume runs down the road in a city.

x3.11

1,073,403 views

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The video cover is a news report graphic with text overlay. The main text reads '15歳女子中学生 車にはねられ死亡 埼玉' in white font. Below are additional details, including the date '9月21日'. A logo on the top right says 'テレ朝NEWS'. The bottom part of the image shows visual context with additional text, mentioning 'ABEMA news' and 'さいたま市'. The overall composition includes a blurred background depicting a scene related to the news event. The color scheme mainly uses shades of blue and white.

x3.59

1,240,548 views

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A couple sits close together on a train. The woman is resting her head on the man's shoulder while they are in transit through the train station.

x13.3

92,785 views

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A smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a black top, sits on a subway seat. The subway car has white walls, yellow bars, and windows. The image includes text bubbles that appear to be text messages.

x5.53

6,893 views

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A plain black background. No discernible elements.

x5.79

109,302 views

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An overhead shot of a descending escalator. The moving steps are gray with yellow accents on the sides. The sides of the escalator have metal paneling and red lights are visible in the distance.

x102

140,673 views

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The cover image displays a news report scene from Tokyo. The top portion features a dark orange band with white text indicating 'News Flash' and the news channel logo. The central part contains Japanese text headlines in white such as, "Construction Site Worker Fall, Iron Bar Impales, Unconscious". Beneath this, a photograph occupies the most of the frame showing a rainy construction site scene with people, barriers and a building background.

x9.04

1,364,786 views

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The image shows a person sitting on a skateboard inside what appears to be a subway car. The person has dreadlocks, is wearing headphones, and has a very expressive, distressed face. They are sitting with their legs spread, with a skateboard placed between them. The text overlay reads 'New York vs New Delhi' with flags of the USA and India. The layout is vertical, with the main focus on the person's emotional expression.

x154

701,333 views

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A wide shot captures a train track running through a landscape during a sunset. The sky is filled with warm hues of orange and pink, suggesting either sunrise or sunset. The train tracks are the main subject, cutting through the frame and vanishing into a blurred horizon. Green foliage lines the side of the tracks.

x15.0

93,033 views

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The cover image for a news video featuring a train on a platform, with a news banner and headlines in Japanese. The top portion has an orange-black gradient, the main image is a train at a station, and text headlines overlay the image detailing events.

x2.51

400,509 views

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The image shows two hands, both with manicured nails, holding up two credit cards. One card has a swirl design with pastel colors, while the other is dark with a constellation design. The background is blurred, but appears to be a clothing store or similar retail setting.

x4.28

26,045 views

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A meme-style image with a pie chart showing the 'benefits of being a trader'. The pie chart is divided into three sections, with the legend indicating 'money' (red), 'girls' (blue), and 'fame' (yellow). The text 'Benefits of being a Trader:' is in a white box at the top.

x37.5

51,938 views

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The image shows a man in a subway car, seated and deep in thought, with neutral tones and a focus on interior details.

x17.0

240,296 views

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A dimly lit interior shot of a subway car. In the center, a person wearing a black hooded sweatshirt is seated, their back to the camera. The subway car's interior is mostly gray, with metal seats and overhead handrails. The lighting is dim, coming from overhead lights. The overall mood is somber and introspective.

x3.53

30,511 views

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The image shows a side view of a religious ceremony, likely a burial. A person dressed in religious garments is shown from the side as an open coffin is being readied. A black and white tiktok logo is visible in the bottom left corner, and the text overlayed at the bottom of the frame starts with the words, "Pope Francis was..."

x32.7

10,672 views

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The cover image shows the interior of an airplane, with the back of seats visible. Overlayed text describes a woman's emotional reaction to her boyfriend's online activity.

x2.56

11,731 views

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An artistic sculpture of a face is displayed in a museum. The sculpture is brown with a prominent chin, full face, and multiple layers. The background shows glass display cases and other sculptures blurred.

x4.25

33,817 views

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The cover image is a news graphic with an orange and black color scheme. It features Japanese text overlaid on a scene of a street with a car and a vehicle zooming through it. The top section has the logo and name of a news program. The lower section shows part of the driving scene. The layout is clean and informative.

x2.41

630,534 views

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A couple is captured on an escalator inside a building. The man is kissing the woman on the cheek. The escalator is gray, and the background features red and black panels.

x15.6

1,344,718 views

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The cover image shows a scene at an airport security checkpoint. A TSA agent in a blue uniform is looking at a suitcase. A woman in a grey shirt and a face mask stands in front of a TSA agent, looking down at the suitcase. Above the people is a title in yellow with the text "Woman left shocked after airport security find huge purple di*do in luggage"

x2.37

5,668 views

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The image shows a cityscape viewed from inside a moving train or vehicle. The shot is framed along the tracks that lead into the distance, and the background features tall, modern buildings. A text overlay in a colored box reads 'Manque' (Missing).

x6.00

290,707 views

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A black and white photo from the past shows a couple kissing through a train window. The woman is standing with one leg up, leaning precariously off the edge of the train, while a man from the window leans out, kissing her. In the background, another man looks out from another window. There is someone standing on the platform, watching them. The shot is framed in a way to capture a moment of romantic intimacy and an emotional farewell. Text is added as a hook.

x2.32

13,174 views

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Black background.

x2.89

476,131 views

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A cover image showing a young couple on a subway. They are of opposing genders looking at each other tenderly. The woman has a half-up hairstyle and is wearing earrings, a cherry design white t-shirt, with an overall look that suggests she's a modern, younger female. The man, sitting next to her, has bleached blonde hair and a light grey t-shirt, with the overall mood being one of an intimate moment in a public space. The background includes details such as a map and commercial signage, indicating a city metro.

x2.59

1,192,707 views

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The image shows the rear of a motorcycle, positioned on a blue metal platform with a diamond pattern. The motorcycle is primarily dark red, with a visible tire and license plate featuring the number '1070' and the text 'SÜRƏT 45' in yellow. The background includes what appears to be an industrial setting, with elements like a large metal drum. The composition is a straight-on shot, emphasizing the motorcycle's details and the functional setting.

x2.34

7,871 views

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The cover image shows a view through a train window. The window is divided into several panes. The text overlay is in white, positioned centrally and in a sans-serif font, and reads: I lost 17k followers when I stopped posting in 2024. Inside are blurred figures, and a glimpse of environment creating a sense of observation. The overall tone is calm and reflective.

x3.54

10,063 views

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A screenshot from a video featuring a man in traditional attire with text overlay, capturing a moment that implies comedy or a humorous situation.

x12.0

215,692 views

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The cover image visually captures the interior of a tunnel, possibly a subway or train tunnel, with converging tracks. A rectangular graphic overlay in the center of the image reads the word "Papa", colored in a teal and red rectangle. The perspective is from a forward-moving point, adding a sense of transit and speed.

x6.01

291,035 views

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A blurred, vertically striped background dominates the image. The stripes, running from top to bottom, give a textured appearance. The colors appear to be a gradient of dark, with a lighter, less defined area towards the bottom, suggesting a blurred or out-of-focus element.

x8.15

116,933 views

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The cover image shows two people, a man and a woman, sitting closely together on a train. The woman is on the left, dressed in a brown top and holding a red purse. The man, to the right, has blonde hair and wears a dark coat. The backdrop indicates they are on the metro, with a text overlay revealing that they have just ended their two-year relationship.

x23.2

11,703,317 views

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A cinematic shot inside a subway car. A woman is seated on the left, reading a book. Across from her, a man is also reading. The scene is captured from a low angle, emphasizing the subway car's interior and giving a sense of depth.

x2.95

1,409,534 views

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The video cover image shows a scene that appears to be an outdoor urban setting at night. There's a building in the background, and in the foreground, a comment box and a hand icon pointing upwards. The comment box contains text, and there are people visible in the midground, suggesting activity and possibly a narrative.

x9.41

13,756 views

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Metro hooks that worked

  1. Esto son los días que Me doy cuenta que Malo es ser pobre 😥 🥶

    @importacionesmile · 110K views · viral factor x667

  2. Every other zodiac sign Gemini & Sagittarius

    @brightandbone · 497K views · viral factor x519

  3. New York vs New Delhi

    @travel.expectations · 701K views · viral factor x154

  4. Send this to the perfect girl.

    @dayahyazid_ · 140K views · viral factor x102

  5. Benefits of being a Trader:

    @pump.fun · 51K views · viral factor x37.5

  6. Pope Francis was buried in the side aisle of the Basilica of St Mary Major.

    @pham_nguyen6385 · 10K views · viral factor x32.7

  7. they just ended their 2 year relationship

    @theocarow · 11M views · viral factor x23.2

  8. Пялюсь на бандоса

    @prank_getto · 240K views · viral factor x17.0

  9. Only crypto bros know what happens next

    @bitgetofficial · 93K views · viral factor x15.0

  10. sometimes..

    @shesinlovewithchrist · 64K views · viral factor x13.6

Niches using Metro

Top Metro creators

  1. @tv_asahi_news (TikTok) · 5 videos · 4.7M views · best viral factor x9.04
  2. @theocarow (TikTok) · 3 videos · 14M views · best viral factor x23.2
  3. @boitenoire_ (TikTok) · 2 videos · 581K views · best viral factor x6.01
  4. @importacionesmile (TikTok) · 1 video · 110K views · best viral factor x667
  5. @brightandbone (TikTok) · 1 video · 497K views · best viral factor x519
  6. @travel.expectations (TikTok) · 1 video · 701K views · best viral factor x154
  7. @dayahyazid_ (TikTok) · 1 video · 140K views · best viral factor x102
  8. @pump.fun (TikTok) · 1 video · 51K views · best viral factor x37.5
  9. @pham_nguyen6385 (TikTok) · 1 video · 10K views · best viral factor x32.7
  10. @prank_getto (TikTok) · 1 video · 240K views · best viral factor x17.0

Metro by the numbers

The library has 39 viral Metro examples from 32 creators. The median video has 110K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x667. Relationships is the niche that uses it most, with 14 videos. Use them as references for your own Metro videos: open any video for its hook, niche and original post. Viral factor compares a video's views with its account's usual views: x10 means ten times the views that creator normally gets.

Viral videos in the library
39
Platform
TikTok only
Creators
32
Total views
25M (25,273,089)
Median views per video
110K
Median viral factor
x5.54
Highest viral factor
x667

These figures cover all 39 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about Metro videos

Which niches use Metro the most?

Relationships (14 videos), Socials (7) and Horror Stories (4) have the most Metro videos in the library.

What hooks work for Metro videos?

The most viral hook in the Metro videos in the library is “Esto son los días que Me doy cuenta que Malo es ser pobre 😥 🥶” by @importacionesmile (viral factor x667, 110K views), followed by “Every other zodiac sign Gemini & Sagittarius” (x519). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do viral Metro videos get?

Across 39 videos, the median is 110K views, and together they have 25M views. The median viral factor is x5.54: the typical video got 5.54 times its creator's usual views.

Who are the top Metro creators?

@tv_asahi_news (5 videos), @theocarow (3) and @boitenoire_ (2) have the most Metro videos in the library.