Joost Klein, the mulleted Dutch pop icon, has racked up 52 million views on YouTube, making his outrageously fabulous music video the most-watched video in the Netherlands this year.
Forget Rembrandt, we’ve got a new national treasure. 👇
From Klein to groot (big)
The whimsical song that stole all the views on YouTube was Klein’s 2024 Eurovision entry, which had already been growing popularity before his controversial disqualification for “inappropriate behaviour” boosted its views even more.
But, in all honesty — who needs a trophy when you’ve got the entire nation humming your song?
Not so close runner-ups
In second place, with 12 million views, was “Dada Die Dada Daa” by Kinderen voor Kinderen for the King’s Games.
Third place went to “Brommers Kieken” by Boer Harm, with 6.6 million views.
Honourable mentions include “Sugardaddy” by Roxy Dekker, “Pretty Girls by Frenna, and “Entourage” by Bankzitters.
Still, Klein’s passion for Europe(papa) has touched the hearts of countless fans, beating toddlers and tractors by a long shot.
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