Hello 2021

Hello 2021 was a series of five localized virtual New Year's Eve countdown specials which were broadcast on YouTube on December 31, 2020. Originating from the Americas, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan and India, the specials celebrated the most notable videos of the year 2020 and also featured musical performances and guest celebrity appearances. It was co-produced by YouTube and Fremantle.[1][2]

Hello 2021
Presented byHello 2021: Americas
Juanpa Zurita
Storm Reid
Hello 2021: Korea
Yang Se-chan
Hwang Je-sung
Hello 2021: Japan
Orutana Channel
Mochizuki Rie
Country of originThe Americas
United Kingdom
South Korea
Japan
India
Production
Production companiesYouTube
Fremantle
Release
Original networkYouTube (United States)
Twitch (worldwide)
Original releaseDecember 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)

Editions

Hello 2021: Americas

Hello 2021: Americas will be hosted by YouTuber Juanpa Zurita and actress Storm Reid and will premiere on December 31 at 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST on the YouTube Originals channel. It will feature appearances by various actors, musicians, and internet personalities, as well as segments from numerous YouTubers. It will also feature performances by Dua Lipa, J Balvin, YG, Karol G, and Kane Brown.[1][3]

Appearances

The following personalities are scheduled to appear on Hello 2021: Americas:[4][5]

Hello 2021: UK

Sponsored by JD Sports, Hello 2021: UK will feature appearances by Behzinga, Big Narstie, Katherine Ryan, Michaela Coel, the cast of People Just Do Nothing (known as Kurupt FM), Yammy, WillNE, Holly H, Natasia Demetriou, and Ellie White. It will also feature performances by Dua Lipa, Anne-Marie, MNEK with Joel Corry, Aitch & AJ Tracey, Adrian Bliss, Calfreezy, Cassetteboy, DJ Beats, Humza Arshad, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, Joe Wicks, Naomi Campbell, Nigel Ng, Novympia, Olivia Neill, Raye, and RuPaul.[1][6]

Like its American counterpart, the British special will premiere on December 31 at 10:30pm GMT through the YouTube Originals channel.

Hello 2021: Korea

Hello 2021: Korea will be hosted by comedians Yang Se-chan and Hwang Je-sung and will feature appearances by top and rising Korean content creators and artists such as GGILGGIL Market, Tester Hoon, and Balming Tiger. It will begin streaming on December 31 at 11pm KST via the YouTube Korea Spotlight channel.[2]

Hello 2021: Japan

Hosted by YouTuber Orutana Channel and actress Mochizuki Rie, Hello 2021: Japan will be a quiz show testing the guests' knowledge on 2020 YouTube trends and trivias. Joining the hosts are Japanese content creators Tokai On Air, Puritto Channel, Emirin, Paparapys, Skypeace, Vamyun, Dekakin, Hanaodengan, and M.S.S. Project.[1]

The Japanese special will be streamed on the YouTube Japan Spotlight channel on December 31 at 11:45pm JST.

Hello 2021: India

Hello 2021: India will be a 60-minute countdown featuring the biggest and most buzzworthy musicians, comedians and Bollywood artists. It will feature appearances by Tiger Shroff, Badshah, Zakir Khan, Jonita Gandhi, Benny Dayal, and Aastha Gill, including a performance by Dua Lipa.[2]

The Indian special will be streamed on December 31 at 11pm IST on the YouTube India Spotlight channel.

References
  1. Del Rosario, Alexandra (December 10, 2020). "Matthew McConaughey, RuPaul, Storm Reid & More To Ring In New Year With YouTube In 'Hello 2021' Global Celebration". Deadline. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  2. Hale, James (December 10, 2020). "The D'Amelios, Marques Brownlee, Demi Lovato To Headline YouTube's New Year's Eve Special 'Hello 2021'". Tubefilter. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  3. Aderoju, Darlene (December 10, 2020). "Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato and J Balvin Will Perform at YouTube's Hello 2021 New Year's Eve Event". People. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  4. Shaffer, Claire (December 10, 2020). "Dua Lipa, Karol G to Perform on YouTube New Year's Eve Special". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  5. Aniftos, Rania (December 29, 2020). "Finneas, Yungblud, Ne-Yo & More Join YouTube Originals' 'Hello 2021: the Americas' Lineup". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
  6. Duffield, Charlie (December 30, 2020). "YouTube Hello 2021 line-up: What time New Year's Eve event starts in the UK, how to watch and cast in full". i. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
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