🇫🇮 Finland Eurovision 2023 Reaction | Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha 

This song has truly taken Finland by storm! My dad who doesn't care about UMK at all kept asking from his room who is up next and then came to living room just to watch Käärijä perform🤣 Even my mom who hates heavier music and strong EDM thought the performance was funny and memorable. My tiktok feed is full of finnish memes of the song. I love that we have representative that has been able to unite everyone, eurovision hype in Finland this year feels higher than it has been in a very long time!

I'm Swedish and very very very proud of Loreen, love her song and everything, but I want Finland to win with this too. This has Eurovision winner written all over it, ticking allllllll of the boxes of everything we love.

the deep truth is that this would deserve to win more than sweden even if they go for loreen because it’s the most original and 2023 current era entry, this would mark the proper evolution of the contest, loreen winning again would be a meh for me, however great her live performance may be

The slogan for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest is 'United By Music". 💚 Finnish song "Cha Cha Cha" does it! 🇫🇮 its Best Finnish entry since 2006 Lordi! 💣💥

Let's not forget how great the dancers were and how they synced well with Käärijä's performance. Again, 12 points from Portugal, hope you win this so I'll visit you again beautiful Suomen

This will go off at EUROVISION, the fans in the stadium will go nuts.

I will be buy a Finnish flag! This is my absolute favourite, but there are so many other great songs! But “Cha cha cha” is of a different league.

I think Benjamin didn't get points because his singing was so weak live. The difference in his voice between the music video and the live performance was too big.

Tbh This performance is so good that even the wide shots are really great. Kinda want more of them with the green lights circulating. It looks amazing 🤩

As a Finn it makes me so happy hearing you speak finnish sentences 😊

Finland is just here to bring a moment of pure joy and silliness to the world in all the seriousness right now 😘😘

So excited to hear everyone in liverpool shout Cha Cha Cha

OMG this has been fav to win esc since it was released. Totally original and musically brilliant. I would be over the moon if this won eurovision ❤️😍

Finland is my winner this year I will vote for this song in May 🇵🇱❤️🇫🇮

That's not a sex train, it's a piggy train, "possujuna." Käärijä want to add it to the show quite late 😅

,,The King of Performance". Very charismatic, funny and sexy. I will vote for him. Greetings from Germany, what a cutie : , )

This is my number one this year, great job Finland! greatings from Norway

For the first time since maybe Lordi, Finland has come together to support their entry and I think that's smth truly special. I hope he will win this EV.

Hey William. You totally get "Cha Cha Cha". It's ART. Such a brilliant performance. And the lyrics are deeper than one might expect. I agree with everything you said. Finland will win this year. Greetings from Helsinki.

I like the song even more after this lyrics explanation, everyone could relate to social awkwardness and desire to break free from it

Every year it's your reaction videos that give me that ESC feeling! ❤️ Thank you for your thoughtful commentary and insight. As always, such a delight to watch!

Thanks for your beautiful reaction! 😍 Käärijä did it, we did it and I'm so proud to be a Finn! 💚🇫🇮💚🇫🇮💚🇫🇮

I agree. I hope Finland will win the contest!

By current standards, i'm genuinely thinking that we're going to have another 2018 situation on our hands. "Cha cha cha" is the "Toy" of 2023's contest (thus far). Wild, in your face, quite childlike at times with the infantile simplicity of the chorus/post chorus and with a strong virality. Meanwhile Loreens "Tattoo" is the "Fuego". Slick, sensual both visually and musically, with great staging and a popular pretty female singer. There are still a decent handful of countries yet to throw their hats in the ring, but it'll be interesting to see how this unfolds

Its so Eurovision material! Don't u agree? Love it so far, from Greece with love 🇬🇷

It's a bolero his jacket :D Greetings from Finland ty for the great review, we love Käärijä 💗

Cha Cha Cha💚💚💚

I'm ADORING the Sertab Erener vibe in the first "Cha Cha Cha Cha Chacha Cha" jfsikfisifisifd YES KING SLAYYYY He's my winner, period. I'm too weak.

I loved the pink dancers too! So fun and surprising, a great contrast to his green and black outfit!

I hope the international jury would also remember what Eurovision 2023 is all about; "UNITED BY MUSIC" Who does that.. Finland's CHA CHA CHA. It makes people hopeful, happy, in a good mood.... Be open... Have fun 🙂

This is the one to beat! A definite qualifier to the final with being 100% televote. I really hope the juries give this so much love as what I think the public will in the final! This is my WINNER. Helsinki 2024! ❤️

It is wow indeed. Wow in any sense. Cannot stop listening and it has been in my head for few days now lol. Two things are special in it for me: Finland are proud of its language! Well done for them. I wish my country Israel stop sending songs in English, any country should be proud in its own roots and national languages. Another thing is the message in the song: Brits, Irish and Europeans, especially northern countries have a problem of alcoholism. Beyond that, many people suffering social anxiety and using alcohol and drugs to be among other people. This is a song with a strong message. Belting that problem. And what an amazing show and the vibe itself, absolute party, it has a danceclub hit written all over it!! For me it is the winner this year. Having heard Sweden's song i respect Loreen but i think her song does not top Kaarija's excellent song.

Potential winner 🇫🇮

I just LOVE this one!

he is very charismatic and sexy during performance and very shy and sweet in everyday life, I love him and great voice and song..im pretty sure he''ll win

“That cunnilingus motion” WILLIAM!!

I'm so happy that Käärijä won! Tampere 2024?!? Eurovision winner! I think so. I'm still so surprised that KUUMAA got 5th place with them being number 1/2 in the charts the this whole month and being such a hit. They deserved more points. Been listening to their other songs 💙 I did not think Portion Boys would come in second but i think they did really well on their performance and I agree Benjamin did not deserve last place. Overall UMK & YLE thank you for an amazing show it just keeps getting better year after year. This is the only national selection I have watched live and I was not disappointment. ❤ CONGRATS KÄÄRIJÄ! For me personally it was between him and KUUMAA and I'm so happy he won!

I am obssesed with this song. I will vote. I love when you mix something what you would never think you can mix in a song. The first Cha Cha Cha I looooove... 🥰

When Käärijä wins 2023 Eurovision, expect to see that border guard at Helsinki Market Square joining in the celebration!

hahah as someone who ALSO likes Jann, Luke Black and Hatari, - Kaarija has my heart and my vote this year

omg yes william, the long drink is soooo good, i always bought them when I crossed the border in northern Sweden hahaha

About Benjamin: Bad vocals, boring performance and he just doesn't have the charisma and experience to SELL the song to the audience. And tbh, when people say it was a big favorite, I say... NO, it wasn't. Not here in Finland. With European fans yes but finns didn't love it the way everyone seemed to think. Käärijä, Portion Boys and Kuumaa were the three that got the most attention and hype here before the Final. So I think Benjamin even himself kinda believed his own hype, that really wasn't much of a hype. About Kuumaa, I have so many friends that said "I love the song, but for Eurovision..... NO". So I think that's the main thing that even the ones who love it (and still want to listen and hear it on radiostations) knew that we had better options for Eurovision.

I have loved Finland and Cha Cha Cha since the first release and so far this is my winner!

Love the random "lonkero" commercial moment! I agree!

Looking forward to ESC 2023 being a battle between the nordic countries 🙂

I am from Spain (I am in love with Blanca's perfomance and I want she wins ESC), but Cha Cha Cha is awesome, potential winner.

Haven't seen William so excited for a long time!!! 💚

finland has a potential televote winner but i'm concerned the juries will not like this can't wait to see him perform in may !

I like this song 🎵 is very catchy

Everyone will be singing Cha Cha Cha in the auditorium in Liverpool.

Finland 2024 🏆

William, can you tell me/us more about the dancer from YLE? What was the story? 🙂 Your videos are always so well-spoken and informative... Best from Denmark

What happens in the music video does not take place in a boxing ring as everybody is saying but in a lucha libre ( Mexican born freestyle wrestling) ring hence the outfit and masks. I was sold on first listen! What an entertainer indeed! 🎉

I love this!! My absolute favourite to win.

Way to go Finland, awesome choice! Love from Portugal ❤

What a great reaction / review! I love how you really go in to details!

This is simply a masterpiece 😀😅

This is true winner. Helsinki 2024. They deserved to win.

ESC 2023 The theme art and slogan for the contest "United by Music". - Käärijä can do that 💚💞 - Be yourself, don’t be afraid to dance even crab-dance-style 🦀 4:08

Benjamin was out of tune...It just didn't sound good...

I know you wanted to get this video in...but, dude, catch your bus!!! 🚌 They don't wait for anyone!!! BTW...Käärijä is my personal 12 points!! Love from the Rest of the World...AKA Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA 🇺🇸

I'm not even a particular fan of the ESC but there were just so many good songs this year that I had to watch the whole thing. There were maybe 5 songs I would have been OK if they won, incredible level this year. That being said I think Benjamin should have done better, if that song was performed by Antti Tuisku it could have been a winner. And yeah, Käärijä will take it all in Liverpool mark my words.

This will blow off the roof in Liverpool. It's amazingly original and energetic and he pulls this off so well live. Finland should be top 5 in May. Btw love your comments on the show William!

there is sweden loreen what is best song to hear,but but now we have war in ukrain and covid just have and world have being very sad place to live. maybe people want this year something grazy? maybe cha cha chaa hit that place,who knows :) thanx to great reaction and have wonderful new week.

"Sex snake" made me laugh out loud :D great reaction

Eurovision 2023 top 3 prediction: Sweden, Norway, Finland.

Yes. Cha Cha Cha is capturing the moment and bringing joy.

This has to win. There is nothing that can top this ♥

It has to win. It has everything.

Winner🎉

I disliked this first, and couldn't get this at all. But now, I'm a fan. And came up with this way of interpreting the show: There is a story told by the choreography, in sync with the lyrics. It's a story of someone who is limiting his own identity to be only tough and masculine, but who really wants to break free from strong inhibitions, mental and social barriers, liberate the full personality, express feminine part of it as well, and have fun on the dance floor. In the choreography, the initial setting is symbolized by the ropes to the dancers, tied by the inhibitions, making the dancers puppets of them. The liberation process requires getting intoxicated, drinking piña coladas and pints of beer with both hands. Finally, this works. There's harmony and happiness! 🥳

This is so great! Especially the first part before the song goes a little bit silly and turns eurovison-fun-entry. But I vill vote! Together we will enter NATO and take both first and second place in the Euromellovisionfinal. Yours humbly. 🇫🇮✊🏽🇸🇪✊🏽🇺🇦

Why does everything in the Finnish language sound so badass? Also, this song _slaps._ Doesn't hurt that he's hawt, too. 😉 This is one of my top-5. Very memorable.

cha cha cha!! definitely a winner song💃

I was so happy to see you in UMK final 🤩

FINLAND WINNEEEEEEER

I still don't know what to think about this song, at first I thought it was a joke entry, then I watched the performance again and and I think its not. Maybe the more I hear it, the more it's like me Some parts of the melody reminds me of an old electronic song, if I'm not mistaken was called 'Dance with The devil'

You can replace Your cup of morning chai with Cha Cha Cha.

It is so much fun watching you watching Käärijä's performance, you're TOTALLY loving it! As am I!!!

Top three finish for Finland this year. 🇫🇮

Your pronunciation of Käärijä is as good as it gets to a non-native speaker

I have loved Finland and Cha Cha Cha since the first release and so far this is my winner!

What an analysis and reaction, I am impressed by this. Good job!

''people vote for a song they don't vote against a song,'' don't know about that, If I would be a jury member I would give Loreen a low score , she won already, she should go back to 2012

Yeah Käärijä must be tired but so are we, his fans, I mean we need to see every vid of him many many many times! And YOU DEAR W, you are such a lovely person❤

This is a drinking song. Basically, story of Finnish drinkers... the lyrics are hilarious, with the crazy styling ;D)))

Benjamin didn't deserve to come last! Loved your reaction video!! ^^

You're doing amazing with the finnish words!

Maybe I have no sence of humor, but, honestly, I don't get what the hype is about.

😍🤩♥

I really don't understand people saying "Benjamin didn't deserve be last" Yes he did..he was only one who struggled with vocals. His staging was great, but you still cannot fail vocally. And he did. He struggled. More experience, more practice and he'll be golden. Like Robin was. He is so damn solid performer, just like Lxandra. Keira did well when you think this literally is her first song ever. And hasn't performed besides Voice. Ps. WOOHOO FOR LONKERO!

The thing about benjamins performance was that the vocals weren’t great compared to the studio version. While I think all of the other artist had pretty good vocals live I just could hear how he was nervous and it wasn’t as good as the studio. Of course it wouldn’t matter if it was a little bit but compared to others he had the worst vocals. Also as a Finnish person I hear it so well compared probably to non Finnish people. Also at least I thought it was really simple. And he could’ve done so much more with the staging. I didn’t even get the greenhouse/plant vibes from like in the studio version. Benjamin is a great singer but that was not his best performance.

This puts hatari from 2019 to shame... Not a fan of this style of music but this is amazing. Not sure if the juries will get behind this in the final, but it'll come top 5 in the televote

3:15 Human Centipede baby!

It's fun how the dancers in live version took over the blonde wig type from the video. They're like the alter ego, first attacking or fighting Käärijä, and with the human centipede/sex snake, they kind of submitted and gave in and they were at the same side in the end. One negative thing is that the sober and awkward men letting it loose after getting drunk is very old and worn out trope in Finnish music. Alcoholism, melancholy, dark winters etc. We love those songs but they're kind of worn out. But this is a new sounding take on that. Thank you for your insightful and pleasant sounding video. Props for own short video clips, audio quality and editing.

3:05 Leave it to a New York Times-published author and a fellow American to summarize that moment more poetically than anyone else. Still a man of taste!

Benjamin must come back. He didn’t deserved last place, I thought he was gonna top 3, it was my winner personally

Winner vibes 💚🇫🇮

Benjamin did win Dancing With Star last year, so he is a good dancer.

I wish Benjamin would've done better. Sadly KUUMAA ja Lxandra weren't that good on stage. Robin's performance was good, even though the song was a bit generic.