Käärijä’s Journey to Eurovision pt.3 // The Grand Final

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  • PRESS CC FOR ENGLISH SUBTITLES! What happened behind the scenes during the Grand Final at Eurovision? Käärijä’s day from the morning till the break of dawn! Käärijä’s journey at ESC was definitely a crazy party. A new Eurovision legend is here to stay.💚
    Thank you everyone who voted for Finland!🇫🇮
    Listen ”Cha Cha Cha” from Spotify: spotify.link/qujn4hixlyb
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    Director & Script: Miska Voinoff & Julia Sieppi
    Producer: Julia Sieppi
    Director of Photography: Mikke Pöyhönen, Miska Voinoff & Julia Sieppi
    Editor: Miska Voinoff
    Subtitler: Katja Juutistenaho
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  • @punaviinihaarukka
    @punaviinihaarukka ปีที่แล้ว +2852

    That amount of support Käärijä got from public, delegation and other performers is crazy. Thank you all, thank you Käärijä

    • @laraking804
      @laraking804 ปีที่แล้ว +172

      His character and personality shines through. It’s wasn’t a performance he was a cultural phenomenon.
      No one else in the Eurovision has ever brought so many people and nations together in such a fun euro spirit and done such positive PR for Finland.
      This was unique and we won’t see something like this again in a long long time if ever. ❤

    • @Kuutamon
      @Kuutamon ปีที่แล้ว +18

      ​@@laraking804 agreed ❤❤!!

    • @sebastianniittyvuopio5017
      @sebastianniittyvuopio5017 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@laraking804 💚😀

    • @alokinale2074
      @alokinale2074 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      He got robbed, love from North Macedonia ❤ 🇫🇮

    • @johannord4778
      @johannord4778 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the Scandinavian countries was meant to win. Might be biased since That is where I’m from.
      I know Finland is part of Scandinavia.

  • @tinylama
    @tinylama ปีที่แล้ว +2137

    i absolutely love how all other aritists did immediately go check on him and give him support, and then celebrated him like he was the actual winner. that was really heart warming and wholesome to see. I'm sure käärijä will treasure this memory forever in his heart, no matter the end result. this is worth so much more

    • @sarahkz71
      @sarahkz71 ปีที่แล้ว +182

      It seemed like everyone knew who the winner was except the jury!

    • @xdemgeo3581
      @xdemgeo3581 ปีที่แล้ว +145

      I feel bad for Loreen though, it's not her fault she won. Feels like everyone's ganging up on her.

    • @zesky6654
      @zesky6654 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      ​@@xdemgeo3581 I assume that she's feeling a bit bad about the whole situation also. I mean, she won but at what cost.

    • @hotpepper8594
      @hotpepper8594 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      ​@@xdemgeo3581 she knew what she was doing, she was very selfish to enter the competition again. And I think she'll come back one more time coz two🏆 aren't enough.....

    • @Saturnsvoice
      @Saturnsvoice ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hotpepper8594 such a miserabe move sitting behind a fuck1ng screen just assuming the worst for people u know even know

  • @protonpseudoss
    @protonpseudoss ปีที่แล้ว +1161

    I just hope he'd stop apologizing! Nobody is disappointed in him, only the juries and the system. His journey was great (and Loreen was practically unbeatable from the start). But I know, Finns are a hockey nation and losing to Sweden makes it even more painful.

    • @nataliacisternas-mk9iv
      @nataliacisternas-mk9iv ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Perhaps you will get your revenge against Sweden in the ice hockey world championship. Loved the song and sorry that you lost. Love from Sweden.

    • @lll.24601
      @lll.24601 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO SHOULD APOLOGISE IS THE JURIES!

    • @JesterPrince
      @JesterPrince ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Sadly it goes a lot deeper than ice hockey and the ugly colors are coming through from different levels.

    • @ceediculous1842
      @ceediculous1842 ปีที่แล้ว +118

      @Zazazozo Finland was under Sweden's rule for a really long time and we had to fight tooth and nail in order to gain independence. Because of this history, Sweden has been treating us finns as secondary citizens to this day and often remark we're still "basically part of Sweden" anyway, or that we should be. The world has painted this relationship as a cute sibling rivalry type of deal, but it's more akin to the golden child constantly demeaning, putting down and outshining the younger sibling.
      I have Finnish relatives and multiple acquaintainces living in Sweden and the discrimination they mention is ridiculous. A distant cousin's father regularly apologizes for his daughter that he cursed her with a Finnish surname that causes her so much bullying and grief. We even feel it in our own homeland - many jobs require you to know swedish and the majority of the swedish-speaking population in Finland blatantly refuses to learn a lick of our language despite living here. The amount of times I've personally seen swedish people throwing a fit bc a cashier isn't able to help them in fluent Swedish is ridiculous.
      Sweden winning any contest against us essentially just gives them more ammo and reason to believe they're better than us.
      Of course, not all Swedes think this way. Many probably don't have any clue at all. And to be clear, I don't hate Sweden or Swedes, I don't hate Loreen, she deserves the best. This is just an unfortunate fact I too had to learn the hard way.

    • @vladd896
      @vladd896 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      ​@@ceediculous1842oh wow I'm surprised to learn it's still a thing. Btw weren't Finland fighting independence from Russia? Cause after Swedish rule there were another century of Russian rule. To me being from Ukraine I always thought that Finland is cool with all their neighbours except Russia, and Sweden always tries to picture themselves as the most tolerant country in Europe...

  • @lillecathrine
    @lillecathrine ปีที่แล้ว +1544

    You're not a 'loser' but an icon, and an overwhelming majority of us loved you and voted for you Käärijä and Finland. Here in Norway, we gave you the deserved double 12💚💚

    • @sebastianniittyvuopio5017
      @sebastianniittyvuopio5017 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      💚🇳🇴Allesandra og 🧡kamferdrops og Freia's chokolade💚😀

    • @teatrender9824
      @teatrender9824 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Thank you so much Norway! It meant so much to us Finns ❤

    • @thespankmyfrank
      @thespankmyfrank ปีที่แล้ว +43

      As did Sweden! 24 points to Finland. ❤

    • @vem9583
      @vem9583 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We gave you 12 points but our jury gave 0! 🇫🇮❤🇳🇴

  • @YugeYun
    @YugeYun ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Jere’s level of authenticity and vulnerability is so refreshing. The way he talks about his feelings, especially anxiety, is so healing to me, cause I grew up in a home where feelings were bottled up. Quite common in the older generation in Finland. I’m millenial as is Jere, and it makes me proud that our generation is leading the way to healthier emotional expression. He’s amazing role model for the kids today. 💚

    • @sarzik2896
      @sarzik2896 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is so true!

    • @REIZORSHARK
      @REIZORSHARK ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this is what makes him such a great person! i just know hes going to excel in the coming future :)

  • @mypianoparlour
    @mypianoparlour ปีที่แล้ว +347

    Dear Käärijä,
    Please remember the voice of the people speaks VOLUMES 🔊 And we have chosen YOU. You are our true winner, and I hope that makes you happy. Your charisma, fun nature, originality and showmanship skills are incomparable. I saw you live at the PrePartyES and I can confirm your performances are full-on parties! We await more of your concerts with so much love.
    You are an icon, you are a legend, and you are the MOMENT. You're a star that we fondly support. Take care, Jere. It's crazy, it's party!!! CHA CHA CHA CHA CHA CHA CHA 💚🇫🇮🏆👑👏

  • @MoniqueDOrazio
    @MoniqueDOrazio ปีที่แล้ว +204

    OMG, this video is so heartbreaking and so heartwarming at the same time. Thank you, Käärijä. Thank you, Jere from Vantaa. I've never had so much fun during Eurovision in my life. You're bigger than all of this. Greetings from Brazil ♥

  • @NoClueHonestly
    @NoClueHonestly ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Not gonna lie I teared up a little seeing how loved he is

  • @alisoncandicecampbell
    @alisoncandicecampbell ปีที่แล้ว +424

    Congratulations Käärijä and the whole Cha Cha Cha team!! Thank you for your contribution to Eurovision history and the world!!

  • @kunojaga
    @kunojaga ปีที่แล้ว +222

    The past years were so horrible, and Kaarija with cha cha cha is just like a balm for the soul. I had a great time thanks to the whole Finnish team. Kiitos 💚💚💚

  • @jhyejin
    @jhyejin ปีที่แล้ว +380

    Käärijä, please don’t apologize 💚 you united us all with Cha Cha Cha and made this Eurovision unforgettable. This was the first year that I was able to vote, and I’m endlessly glad that I was able to vote for you. Thank you for everything this ESC and congratulations on all your achievements💚💚💚

  • @miranda97213
    @miranda97213 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    tästä tulee varmaa tosi pitkä kommentti mutta ihan sama.
    me kaikki suomalaiset ollaan varmasti pettyneitä siitä kun ei tullu voittoa. mutta me ei todellakaa olla pettyneitä käärijään. loreen varasti meidän voiton, jonka jere olis ansainnu. kuitenki toinen paikka suomenkielisellä biisillä on ihan todella hieno saavutus, ja saatii enemmän televote ääniä kun måneskin 2021, ja toisiks eniten televote ääniä koko viisujen historiassa! jere tulee olemaan yhtä legendaarinen kun verka serduchka, joka sai myös tokan paikan! yleisö ei koskaan oo villiintyny noin paljoo tai huutanu artistin nimeä tai biisin nimeä! tää viisukevät oli tosi ihana ja paras juttu oli käärijän ja bojanin bromance😂❤ ollaan ylpeitä suomalaisia, me kostetaan tää vielä ruotsille! HYVÄ SUOMI, HYVÄ KÄÄRIJÄ, OIKEA EUROVIISUJEN VOITTAJA💚

    • @hageti
      @hageti ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Joo. Hauska juttu sinänsä myös että Cha cha chaata kuunnellaan nyt enemmän kun mitään muuta euroviisu biisiä ympäri maailmaa. Jopa Ruotsissa se on mennyt Tattoon edelle. Mutta Ruotsihan Käärijää äänestikin.

    • @Noksus
      @Noksus ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Kostetaan voittamalla ens vuonna Ruotsissa!

  • @akanichts267
    @akanichts267 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Dear UMK and Yle. Please do not stop sending unique entries like this to Eurovision. These make it so great and funny. You had a fantastic national final and it was a pleasure to watch it 💚 So many interesting songs in it.

  • @batmansparents3408
    @batmansparents3408 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    It's so heartwarming to see the other's correcting him when he calls himself a 'loser'. Also Alika pointing out the crowd's chanting 🫶 I've been rooting for him to win UMK since the second I heard his song, and this Saturday I voted for Finland. Now, two days later Cha Cha Cha is the most viral song in my country, all of my friends and mutuals started liking him. Definitely looking forward to his future songs and projects, hopefully he knows how many fans he has around the globe💚

  • @grimi595
    @grimi595 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    I dont remeber name of the Estonian representative but this was so wholesome of her to go and remind him how crowd loved him ❤

    • @lollyeule753
      @lollyeule753 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Alika

    • @grimi595
      @grimi595 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@lollyeule753 thank you 🥰

    • @Velho765
      @Velho765 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Also Mia and Dion(Netherland) coming to the final to root for him, Salena(Austria) telling him to "win for me"
      Not to mention that in some clips Tvorchi(Ukraine) said he(Käärijä) is the "true winner", Monika(Lithuania) cheered wildly each time Finland got points, Luke(Serbia) telling in the interview how "we were all just audience warmers for Käärijä"
      Käärijä really made even the fellow artists to fall in love with him.

    • @grimi595
      @grimi595 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Velho765 I didn't know all of this wow
      This is the most charisma I've ever seen in one person

    • @pacerhythmandtiming.4109
      @pacerhythmandtiming.4109 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Not only is Alika lovely, but her entry was more deserving of a victory than Tattoo, according to official jury criteria. Without ABBAvision 2024, there is no way you can explain the gap in jury votes between mediocre cookie cutter Tattoo and all the rest. No way.

  • @Yasmine.d.g.
    @Yasmine.d.g. ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Belgium here 🇧🇪 and I have to say this is the best song I've ever heard and seen in history of Eurovision, the act, the performance, everything was so good!! LOVE IT!! 💚 I barely know him but I was so overwhelmed when Finland lost his first place... 😪💔 yet he´s still my number 1 🤟

    • @finn7208
      @finn7208 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you🥺💚

  • @AnnaFresa1
    @AnnaFresa1 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I don’t know why but my heart fills with happiness everytime I see this guy. He’s like no other

  • @deyanpetrov01
    @deyanpetrov01 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Winner of Europe’s hearts💚💚💚 Legend forever🎉🎉

  • @felixdujardin2828
    @felixdujardin2828 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    Ihan huikee suoritus Käärijältä! Ei ois paremmin voinu Suomea tänä vuonna edustaa🎉 Kiitos ja kumarrus!

  • @vasynyt
    @vasynyt ปีที่แล้ว +471

    Toi miten muut artistit oli Jeren tukena on niin sydäntä lämmittävää ❤️ Kiitos Jere ja koko tiimi tästä kaikesta, ootte ihania 🫶🏼

    • @megadestroy7187
      @megadestroy7187 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jere
      Also no replies wth

    • @signumcrucis71
      @signumcrucis71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CHA-CHA- CHA..💩.💩....CHA-...CHA-CHA-CHA...CHA-CHA....CHA-CHA....🌈....CHA-CHA-CHA...🤡

  • @rowo2774
    @rowo2774 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I love the bond the Finnish, Austrian, Australian and Slovenian artists had together this contest. So much fun, support and musicality. It would be so awesome if we could see them tour together.

  • @UudenMusiikinKilpailu
    @UudenMusiikinKilpailu  ปีที่แล้ว +46

    ENGLISH SUBTITLES AVAILABLE NOW! 💚

  • @SuperJNG18
    @SuperJNG18 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    This American thanks you again for making this whole Eurovision 2023 season even better. Don't rule out a comeback - after all, if Loreen can come back and win twice, there's no good reason you can't come back and make up for this result.

    • @imaginaryfriend6409
      @imaginaryfriend6409 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yeahh that's true but he said he won't come back :( 10:04 "There will be no next time, I won't come back again. But I just want to say thanks to everyone and today we'll celebrate. This is our day"

    • @SuperJNG18
      @SuperJNG18 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@imaginaryfriend6409 You never know!!

    • @sannalindstrom6329
      @sannalindstrom6329 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      He has said that if he was booked and paid for performing a song in Eurovision interval, he would probably do it, but he doesn't want to compete there again and I think it's very valid, love seeing new artists getting their chance instead of sending people who competed already. He is a legend and we love him so so much 💚🇫🇮

    • @thespankmyfrank
      @thespankmyfrank ปีที่แล้ว +30

      ​@@sannalindstrom6329I really hope we invite him next year in Sweden. He deserves it.

    • @sannalindstrom6329
      @sannalindstrom6329 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ​@@thespankmyfrank Remains to be seen, but it would be epic! Congratulations for the victory💚

  • @OljaJP
    @OljaJP ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Niin iloinen, että siellä oli kaikki kanssakilpailijat tukemassa. Kiitos koko tiimille kovasta työstä ja Jere, en vois olla ylpeempi. Teit tästä viisukeväästä parhaan ikinä ja musta sait ainakin elinikäisen fanin. Keikoilla nähdään!! 💚💚💚

  • @Dragonfighter2013
    @Dragonfighter2013 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I hope Käärijä’ knows that even if he didn't get 1st place, he's still a winner. He got the crowd cheering for him from the start of the Jury votes and won the televote. I believe this is just the begging for him, and we look forward to new music from him

  • @GemmaFatFrocks
    @GemmaFatFrocks ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I'll remember you always, your song brought so much joy to the EuroVillage - everyone was singing it on the streets and so many people dressed in green in Liverpool. Eurovision legend!

  • @512Squared
    @512Squared ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Käärijä, you shook up Eurovision with an absolutely legendary track and performances. 🙌🎉🎶🎸
    Jury system isn't perfect. Too academic and too much power given to just 5 people per country. This result emphasizes that.
    The reactions to your song online have been amazing. So proud to call Finland my home and to see the artistry and courage you put into this banger of a track. Have a great summer!

  • @Leo-pd4fc
    @Leo-pd4fc ปีที่แล้ว +956

    Käärijä olet Chankarimme ja meidän voittaja. 🖤💚

    • @Sagsu00
      @Sagsu00 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Just näi💚🖤 Hyvä käärijä💚💚

    • @emiliahuusko3615
      @emiliahuusko3615 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Todellakin💚🖤Voittaja💚🖤

    • @Fred_S.
      @Fred_S. ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Käärijä olisi voittanut jos ei olisi ollut jokaisella maalla tuomareita, jotka saavat äänestää

    • @eveliinalausti3549
      @eveliinalausti3549 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nimen omaan🎉💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

    • @danis49
      @danis49 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Käärijä is the best Finland is the best

  • @rita8274
    @rita8274 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Even though he lost and says he's a bad winner, he never said anything negative about Loreen or the jury. In my eyes, he took it with so much dignity and thankfulness. Loreen is a wonderful singer and performer, but I will always see Cha Cha Cha/Käärijä as the winner of 2023 Eurovision!

  • @milla.saarinens8497
    @milla.saarinens8497 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Words can't describe how proud i am to be Finnish. This man has brought so much joy to me and MILLIONS of other people too. Jere has a pure heart and he's the most genuine person i have ever seen. He united the whole Europe with his song, and makes everyone forget everything bad for a second. People like him make me believe that there is still good left in this world.
    He might of been the second runner up, but he won something better than a trophy- he won peoples hearts. He got everyone screaming Cha Cha Cha- in the arena, in the livingrooms and in the market places of finnish citys. Everyone was so proud of him, and will be for a long long time.
    He will become a eurovision legend, and forever he will be remembered, not the winner of the jury, but the winner of the people.
    He had the dancers, the brand, the color, the hair and the phrase "It's crazy, its party" which made him such an icon. He was everybodys friend and supporter, and that man was always smiling. He was always himself, and everybody loved him for that!
    I just want to say that you made so much history, and you gave people something to be proud of. You gave people a reason to smile, and to dance!
    Suomeks vielä, että halkeen melkeen ylpeydestä! Loreenin biisi oli taitavasti laulettu yms. mutta ihmisten lemppari oli Käärijä. Olin shokissa kun kuulin kaikki ne huudot ja kannustukset mitä siellä Liverpoolissa huudettiin, jopa niin kovaa että niitä piti hyssyttää. Käärijä toi Suomen niin paljon positiivista huomiota, ja voidaan olla vaan kiitollisia siitä. Tälläsiä artisteja ja esityksiä ei tuu liian usein. Toivon ettei Jere oo pettynyt itteensä tai luule että me suomalaiset oltais, sillä kaikki tietää kuka se oikea voittaja on. Kaikki tietää, että suurinosa halusi Käärijän voittoon. Epäoikeudenmukaistahan tää voitto Ruotsille oli, mutta ei sille voi mitään. Oon ilonen että tollanen artisti oli meitä edustamassa, ja sulatti koko Euroopan sydämmet.
    Käärijä, sä olet voittaja!
    💚❤‍🩹

  • @user-vt4vq3kh1m
    @user-vt4vq3kh1m ปีที่แล้ว +445

    Käärijä, ты настоящий победитель в глазах и сердцах людей! Настоящий номер 1!!!! 💚💚💚

  • @jonfen1657
    @jonfen1657 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Kiitos Kärtsäri! Meille olet aina voittaja. 💚🖤💚

  • @Stellartois
    @Stellartois ปีที่แล้ว +131

    You're winner in our hearts! Kiitos 🇺🇦💚🇫🇮

  • @KinkRanger
    @KinkRanger ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Kudos to the performers who celebrated with Käärijä as the after party, says a lot. Cha cha cha 💚

  • @bathskrippers
    @bathskrippers ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Käärijä may not have won the glass microphone, but he absolutely won the hearts of the audience, there is no doubt about it 💚

  • @silveryohko
    @silveryohko ปีที่แล้ว +214

    The one everybody will remember from 2023 Eurovision is YOU!
    The public loves you Käärijä 💚

  • @FallenAngelEnemy
    @FallenAngelEnemy ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Kaarija you were the true winner, the crowd in the arena loved you and no one is going to forget cha cha cha any time soon. 🎊 🎉

  • @lama8106
    @lama8106 ปีที่แล้ว +558

    Какой же он очаровательный! Мы с бабушкой очень за него переживали! Настоящий победитель! Его выбрали люди 💚💚💚

  • @davidhall7744
    @davidhall7744 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Kaarija will forever be a Eurovision legend 🟢😀🟢🇫🇮 Not only a rockstar but a thoroughly lovely guy 🇬🇧❤️➡️🇫🇮

  • @alice45-fgd-456drt
    @alice45-fgd-456drt ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Käärijä did what the EBU couldn't - Unite us by Music. The vast majority of Europe doesn't speak or even remotely understand Finnish, yet the vast majority of Europe voted for Käärijä to win. Cha Cha Cha transcends all language barriers and united us in the feeling of unbridled joy and happiness, that feeling that music was originally created for. Anyone can write touching lyrics, not everyone can make people feel something, but Käärijä did.
    Thank you for the lessons, and thank you for the joy. THIS is what I will remember from Eurovision 2023, and in my eyes, Finland is the only winner that matters. On to new challenges and new parties 💚

  • @heyymari_
    @heyymari_ ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Käärijä you are the people's winner, you won their hearts and please don't ever forget the love and support you have not only in Finland but around the world Mr. Worldwide! ❤❤❤ As a non-Finn, I'm so proud of you 💚💚💚💚

  • @daisyblossom09
    @daisyblossom09 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Käärija and the team did a great job! He won so many hearts with Cha Cha Cha, the song grew on me a lot after seeing his performance. I’ve been upset but i listen to this song and watch performances to cheer up. Love from Turkey 🇹🇷 🇫🇮

  • @minnaazq
    @minnaazq ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Everyone will remember Käärijä when they think Eurovision 2023. Finland is so proud of you, the whole Europe is proud of you, and we all love you💚 Cha cha cha is unforgettable❤️
    Ja hei, älä todellakaan pyydä anteeks!! Teit historiaa, huikee suoritus🔥 Kiitos Jere💚🖤

  • @johnskamanis5349
    @johnskamanis5349 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Watching this three part documentary has made me realise how much stress and pressure these artists go through in the lead up to the contest, as well as the weight of pressure added when you are a favourite to win. Although Jere was tired, he handled the crowds, press and pressure well, which in turn I think is why he was so beloved. Despite his on stage persona, he has a rawness to him and a vulnerability which makes him humble, modest and relatable. It seems like he loves performing but he also likes being away from crowds (as an October baby myself, I can relate to this). He is a beautiful soul and a legend within Eurovision history. I absolutely love the support he received from his fellow peers - and I am deeply saddened to see how disappointed he was for not winning the contest. But like Verka, all these years later, still an icon and has dwarfed the actual winner - so too will be the case with Kaarija. This will go down in history as one of the best and most beloved entries of the contest. I wish you nothing but the best moving forward - I am upset that I wont be seeing these lovely videos with your peers and beloved Bojan, but I am looking forward to seeing your growing success post contest and in the years to come.

    • @sarzik2896
      @sarzik2896 ปีที่แล้ว

      I loved reading your comment. Thank you for your kind words. If you want to see more Käärijä in near future, he is performing so far his biggest gig in Helsinki this Saturday. It will be streamed worldwide 😊

  • @inkanisula1373
    @inkanisula1373 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Kiitos Kärtsä kun yhdistit Eurooppaa💚💚 En usko et kukaan ennen on saanut noin suuria reaktioita viisulavalta, on syytä olla ylpee. Ja kiitos kun annoit meille syyn olla ylpeitä suomen kielestä ja aksentista, en voi sanoin kuvailla kui paljon siuu arvostetaan.💚💚

  • @feathers8233
    @feathers8233 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm so glad I was able to fall in love with your song and your personality after I watched a couple of your interviews. You're amazing, you won the hearts of millions of people and we're all very happy we got to see you perform.
    Stay strong, much love from Germany. 💚

  • @user-mg5rh2uk7w
    @user-mg5rh2uk7w ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Cha Cha Cha🤩 ist das beste Lied beim Eurovision Song Contest 2023👍. Es wird in unseren Herzen bleiben.❤🇩🇪

  • @granitta
    @granitta ปีที่แล้ว +252

    Настоящий победитель!!💚💚💚 Подучил самое важное -зрительскую любовь 🎊🎉

  • @mreurovisionau
    @mreurovisionau ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was wonderful. I have some tears! Käärijä is definitely a Eurovision legend. He will never be forgotten. I want to thank UMK and YLE again for all the content, right since before the national final. The seven candidate songs released in one week, the interviews, the English commentary at UMK itself, and the Käärijä’s journey through Eurovision. It makes Finland the home country for those without a country in Eurovision, and even for some that do! I can't wait to enjoy another ride with Finland in 2024. Kiitos!

  • @esincoban6830
    @esincoban6830 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    KÄÄRIJÄ MY MAN... there's no reason to be sorry, you won public, you won our hearts, you gain lots of new followers, new fans. people will never see green colour as the same, they gonna remember you, they gonna dance to your songs. i know the feeling of being 2nd in a small way, it feels painful but the most important thing is that doing your best and show it to people, if they not see this, fck them all.
    your new follower xoxo

  • @Joaninhaa12
    @Joaninhaa12 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    our winner 💚💚 you did so amazing, käärijä. thank you for making this esc season amazing with your talent, your energy and you joy. love from portugal 🇵🇹 🇫🇮

  • @lailasvensson1
    @lailasvensson1 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    You're not the Eurovision winner, but you're my winner. You will be the winner of Eurovision 2023 in my heart. Your song is the one i can't forget about and i'm sure a lot of people feel the same. I'm from Sweden and i voted for you. Cha Cha Cha will always be in my heart and so does you. You're amazing💚💚

  • @WVMbe
    @WVMbe ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was there there evening when you released your video on UMK TH-cam. If even woke up my wife to listen to it because I knew you were going to win. I was in Turku during the live broadcast. I was also in Liverpool. All to support you. This humble guy from Vantaa.
    Today in Helsinki airport I saw the cool billboards for Käärijä. I have seen the small village in Ivalo changing their Inari logo for you, like many other small villages and big cities did. I am not a native Fin, I just work in your beautiful country, but now I surely feel like one. Everyone is singing our Finnish song! Everyone all over Europe and the world! You are the best ambassador for Finland we have every had.
    A few weeks ago my wife and I lost our son. He struggled with life. He was shy and didn't dare to "enter the dance floor of life". He was finally getting better with the professional help, but his recent diagnose was unbearably for him. This made that your song gave a totally different meaning to us. We hoped that he could have gotten to the second phase of your song.
    At the end of this video you said: "I will not do it again". Just a wake up call for you Jere. You will be invited to each and every party related to ESC all over Europe. Your song will continue to life for decades. It is legendary. You are the real winner of the public and this will not be forgotten. We will continue to tell you to submit a new song and one day you will that this victory.

  • @NERDY_Rick
    @NERDY_Rick ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love how supportive each of the other acts were. Luke Black also comes to Kaarija shortly after the winner announcement. I think in the end, win or lose, these unity is all Eurovision is all about, the appreciation of music. I'm part of the people in eurovillage that dressed like Kaarija and is pretty bummed that he lost as well. I really do. But I just wished people would stop spreading such negativity to the winners, in the end, music is supposed to unite and make us feel better, not hatred. Good luck on your future endeavor, Kaarija!

  • @RoyAchiron
    @RoyAchiron ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Just keep them bangers coming, this success is not just a momentary thing, you're a star!

  • @senjaemilia7639
    @senjaemilia7639 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Kiitos Käärijä ja koko tiimi tästä viisukeväästä, te teitte tästä ihan mahtavaa 💚 Oon ihan helvetin ylpee teistä!

  • @janLilin
    @janLilin ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I wish other countries did things similar to this. This was super entertaining, and was a great way to see what Käärijä's like. Loved this series!

  • @akanichts267
    @akanichts267 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I never saw a crowd going crazy about a song like this! 💚 And thanks to your team for these entertaining videos! You are like Verka Serduchka: Did not get the trophy but you are a living legend!

  • @anamorphosys85
    @anamorphosys85 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    What you have created and put out in the world ever since you entered ESC, has impacted so many people all over the world and will stay in their minds for a very long time. 👏👏👏 you may not have won the trophy but you are the winner of people's hearts! 💙 Olet sydämemme voittaja! 🇫🇮✌️ warm greetings and congratulations from Austria/Itävalta - 12 points 🇦🇹

  • @lachland944
    @lachland944 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Well done and Thank you Käärijä the real winner, currently 1st on global viral charts, even 1st here in Australia where Eurovision songs struggle to get to number 1 viral especially in another language.

  • @helgamelody4980
    @helgamelody4980 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Without wanting to offend Loreen, I want to say that I'm already tired of these monotonous songs "just for Eurovision". They are absolutely faceless, do not remain in memory and do not carry anything new. Like her song Euphoria in 2012 and Tattoo in 2023, one is indistinguishable from the other. Käärijä is a real artist who experiments, creates something new. That's why the audience chose Cha cha cha. Käärijä olet paras! Rakkaudella Venäjältä.

    • @user-ek1fy2ny4t
      @user-ek1fy2ny4t ปีที่แล้ว +20

      To be fair Euphoria is one of the greatest Eurovision songs of all time. It definitely sticks in the memory. It changed the competition forever, which is why I think so many people have loved her since then. Kaarija's song was definitely more unique this year. I loved them both.

    • @night-sky_
      @night-sky_ ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Euphoria is actually good and memorable but tattoo.. is bad.

    • @TheMolabola
      @TheMolabola ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Someone is salty

    • @rasmusjakobsen6970
      @rasmusjakobsen6970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@night-sky_Then again. People have different tastes.

  • @Kaarijaendedyourfav
    @Kaarijaendedyourfav ปีที่แล้ว +68

    You did amazing! It’s unfortunate things turned out the way they did but we will continue to support you. It’s crazy, it’s party💚🖤

  • @lydiac2221
    @lydiac2221 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So lovely seeing how supportive and kind everyone was to each other

  • @helky8
    @helky8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Party like a winner! 🥳🎉 Way to go Käärijä! You are loved ❤

  • @evakii55
    @evakii55 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    OUR WINNERRRR 💚💚💚 lot’s of love from Greece 🇬🇷❤🇫🇮

  • @DydyLeFranc
    @DydyLeFranc ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Je suis Français et il méritais de gagné, tu es le meilleur Käärijä !

  • @linaaaks
    @linaaaks ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Dear Käärijä, you did what others could not do this year - united us with music 💚 your cha cha cha in our hearts! don't be so hard on yourself, because you gave 200% and enjoyed it!
    and we appreciate it the most!
    with love 🙏💕

  • @natalieetheghost7492
    @natalieetheghost7492 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much for this video! 💚 In some ways this was better than watching eurovision itself. Such an interesting documentary of what goes on behind the scenes. The sad, stressed and tense parts, with the happy, silly and joyous parts, all of this gives such dimension and context to the eurovision, and it is such a fascinating scenario too with one of the most authentic people ive ever seen on television. We all rooted for him, we all loved his energy, and now we experienced a bit of the psychological burden and celebration he did that day. What an insightful video to one of the most memorable exiting times we experienced together with almost the whole world 🎉💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @leahi5856
    @leahi5856 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    käärijä will forever be a eurovision legend!! we won’t see anything like this ever again and you were the peoples winner!! we are so proud of everything you achieved and i can’t wait to see what you do next because i just know that you have a huge career ahead of you!! be proud of everything you did to bring europe together and get some rest, you deserve it 💚💚

  • @dianxesc
    @dianxesc ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Without doubt, you won us, the energy and the good vibes that you transmit are insane, congratulations! for us you are the real winner. Thanks a lot Käärijä 💚💚

  • @sarzik2896
    @sarzik2896 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This year we have two winners: the one with the trophy, and the one with our hearts 💚💚💚 Thank you Käärijä & crew for bringing so much joy to our lives this Eurovision season!

  • @mhxx748
    @mhxx748 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Käärijä, if a loser could be this iconic, I would love to be a loser as well. you are forever loved and blessed by esc fans

  • @katiemacaulay6819
    @katiemacaulay6819 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just cried my eyes out what a lovely person. There is a saying “You lose the battle to win the war”. I have noticed in competitions the second place person always does better than the winner 😉🤭

  • @catherinestarling8715
    @catherinestarling8715 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've been crying for two days now. And not because he's lost, but because he's so amazing! He radiates love, and kindness and hope, and he makes the world a better place! It's just a stupid piece of glass, really. We should just forget it and move on already, together with our brightest star - Käärijä - to guide us throgh the darkness into the better tomorrow. Käärijä, we love you! 💚💚💚

  • @TheLalapopo123
    @TheLalapopo123 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish he would stop apologizing. It breaks my heart. I hope he knows now how loved he is all around the world. His energy just radiates and that's exactly what this world needs right now. What a beautiful beautiful human! 💚

  • @Gaby-ri5nk
    @Gaby-ri5nk ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i hope he knows he has fans everywhere. i hope he knows he won our hearts and it didn’t need to be proven with a piece of carved glass.
    i’m not european, nor am i finnish. the world loves him. love from america 🇺🇸❤🇫🇮

  • @mariaelisabethcole3163
    @mariaelisabethcole3163 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    These behind the scenes clips are really great! Makes me so happy to see how much support there is between artists! :)

  • @Joyansorrow
    @Joyansorrow ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Siis mikä mieletön lämpö ja rakkaus huokuu koko jengistä ja yleisöstä ja muista esiintyjistä. Käärijä on koko Euroopan sydämien voittaja 💚

  • @Saucyminx597
    @Saucyminx597 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He's just so sweet and he should've won. Greetings from Sweden💚💚💚

  • @Voiceofreasoneye
    @Voiceofreasoneye ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sorry for my English.
    I'm not from Finland, but I was very supportive of cha cha and I was very worried and very upset when you didn't win. But it doesn't matter because you won not only in my heart but in the hearts of millions of people. People from Finland should be proud of this man. Thanks for the emotions. I'm glad that Finland has Käärijä

  • @vladimirprostran1896
    @vladimirprostran1896 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loreen is a great singer and she was really good, but I think we all thought it was Käärijä’s year. We all wanted him to win. A winner full of crazy energy with a song in Finnish language - all of us wanted him this year. I am sure Finnish people are proud of him. Hugs from Serbia

    • @AmethysTia-gm1wn
      @AmethysTia-gm1wn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luka deserved a better result too, thank you for him! ❤

    • @vladimirprostran1896
      @vladimirprostran1896 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AmethysTia-gm1wn Thank you for your kind words!

  • @hilmat7225
    @hilmat7225 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Piä Jere hyvä tauko sä oot ansainnu sen. Oot vetäny jokasen esityksen mielettömästi ja jengi on rakastanu suo nii hitosti❤ Kiitos ku edustit suomea euroviisuissa. Ihan mahtavat euroviisut oli mutta tietysti on paineita ja suruja. Oot selvinny mielettömä hyvin kaiken❤ Yleisön voittaja käärijä💚 Ihanin artisti

  • @magnificentcatz1470
    @magnificentcatz1470 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    ICON! You have my most favorite song in the history of Eurovision taking over Lordi and Hatari 💚💚💚

  • @vop4813
    @vop4813 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Siis tos n. 6min kohalla Jere saa ihanaa suporttia tanssijoilta! Siis ihana toi joka taputtaa selkään ja sanoo että saa reagoida just silleen kun haluaa!!

  • @josssimpsons3040
    @josssimpsons3040 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Grande Käärijä 💚💚💚 eres un gran chavo y super talentoso, gracias por hacer esta Eurovisión tan memorable

  • @luna_res
    @luna_res ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The way he handled that is the opposite of being a bad loser. He's incredible, so honest and mature. Love a man who takes time to process and comprehend his emotions!

  • @illmindofanaivegirl
    @illmindofanaivegirl ปีที่แล้ว +55

    HERKISTYIN kun näin kuinka kivaa noi artistit piti siellä!!

  • @Piia2023
    @Piia2023 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Kiitos tuhannesti Käärijä ❤❤❤ you made these Eurovision Song Contest unforgettable with your song, your presence your beautiful soul. People voices/ votes is what counts. ❤❤❤ You will have a wonderful life ahead of you.

  • @purelyunadulterated
    @purelyunadulterated ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Kaarija the people don't lie! You're the true champion who managed to unite everyone through music online and offline with the same infectious intensity and passion. We'll be singing CHA CHA CHA long into the future! Thank you for making Eurovision 2023!

  • @fromjolien
    @fromjolien ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Not me crying at how unfair it is that he didn't win... 😭💚

  • @larysacherner312
    @larysacherner312 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is absolutely heartbreaking. Dear Finns, make sure he understands he indeed won us all as proven by the insane landslide televote and this is the only thing that matters! Huge respect and love! 🇺🇦💚🇫🇮

  • @PainterSonic
    @PainterSonic ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hugs from Greece. You were AMAZING!

  • @cattezo
    @cattezo ปีที่แล้ว +14

    No worries Käärijä! You were the best, public loves you, no matter who has first place! Legends no need to win to be the best, not many people remember winner from 2007 where's Verka was the most iconic and remembered. And epic sax guy from 2010! Love and best wishes from all fans around the world 💚

  • @michaelbergstraesser2735
    @michaelbergstraesser2735 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    You're not a bad looser because you didn't loose. You're the greatest winner at this evening everyone see and hear it 💯% for sure.
    I'm watching Eurovision since 1980and I never have such a feeling to a song before. Such a powerful song it was amazing Thank you so much . It's CRAZY it's PARTY 🎉🎉🎉 CHA CHA CHA

  • @ChikaraYT
    @ChikaraYT ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I discovered a new artist whose songs I still listen to and will continue to listen to. All of Finland and Europe is proud of you

  • @stephenrafter1980
    @stephenrafter1980 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He cheered up the whole of Europe. Should be proud of himself. He really should have won.

  • @cristinaamayaprieto3645
    @cristinaamayaprieto3645 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi, Käärija! The second place is not a defeat. Cha cha cha is amazing, full of energy and you're an incredibly artist. Let me tell you one thing: you did something very difficult, you conquered the people's heart with your song. Cha cha cha and you are an icon and we'll always remember you. Be proud of you and your performance. Greatings from Spain. We love you, boy! 💚 * And I hope you come very soon in Spain 💚💚💚

  • @debsiduracel
    @debsiduracel ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Käärijä, if you ever see this; You DO MATTER! I work in social care with youngsters/ young adults suffering in their nowaday lives because of their background (sexual abuse, criminal history, child protection years, suicidal medical history, drugs, identity searching as LGBT-person etc) and Käärijä has been in our daily discussions: they have become interested in ESC telling HE has lifted their spirit, HE has brought so much joy working as "organic anti-depressant" for them! We even had our own voting last Friday, without possibility to vote 🇫🇮 (btw winner was Australia, then Norway& Germany & Croatia & Armenia& Sweden& Israel etc) What a sadness there was today when started my day. But then we checked Käärijä's upcoming gigs and decided to book tickets 🤩🤩🤩 THIS is the true meaning #unitedbymusic. New ESC-generation is there, coming ❣💜💚🧡💙💚💛❣

  • @Parchenegro
    @Parchenegro ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Maybe you didn't win ESC, bu you won our hearts

  • @IssyOneX
    @IssyOneX ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I don’t understand a word 😅 but you are a genius, you are the winner in my eyes ❤great song!!!

    • @sielukettu
      @sielukettu ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now there's subs 🙏🏼💚

    • @IssyOneX
      @IssyOneX ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sielukettu thank you 🙏