Platform
I Love The Smiths on TikTok
TikTok is where the trend started and where most of the audience is. The format is short, the sound is recognizable, and the caption writes itself.
The sound
The scene audio and “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” are the recognizable parts. If you post a generated video, keep the original sound from the render and add the AI label in the caption or the platform’s AI disclosure.
Hashtags
Start with #ilovethesmiths and #500daysofsummer. Add #thesmiths, #aitrend, and #couplevideo where they fit. Do not stuff twenty tags; pick the five that describe the post.
Posting the 16:9 video
TikTok accepts 16:9, but the full-screen experience is vertical. You can post the 16:9 clip with the cinematic frame, or crop to 9:16 in CapCut and keep the faces centered.
Why the trend works on TikTok
The scene is a ready-made reaction: recognition, a shared song, and a punchline. It invites duets, stitches, and “who would you cast?” comments, which is exactly the behavior the algorithm rewards.
Make your TikTok version
Two photos, 18 seconds, about 30 minutes. Failed runs are refunded.
Make your TikTok versionFAQ
What hashtags should I use?
#ilovethesmiths, #500daysofsummer, #thesmiths, and #aitrend are the core set.
Will TikTok flag an AI video?
Use the platform’s AI-generated label and say it is AI in the caption. Do not present it as real footage.
Can I post the same video on Reels and Shorts?
Yes. Export the MP4 once and post it to all three.
Keep reading
- The I Love The Smiths trend, explainedHow the I Love The Smiths trend started, why the elevator scene went viral, and how two-photo AI templates turned it into a repeatable video format.
- I Love The Smiths for Instagram ReelsHow to post an I Love The Smiths video on Instagram Reels: 16:9 vs 9:16, caption ideas, hashtags, and cross-posting from TikTok.
- The I Love The Smiths couple videoHow to make an I Love The Smiths couple video: choose the two photos, decide who wears the headphones, and caption the result for TikTok or Reels.