🇫🇮 Käärijä "Cha Cha Cha" | Eurovision In Concert 2023 INTERVIEW

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  • čas přidán 14. 04. 2023
  • We chat with the Eurovision 2023 star Käärijä from Finland ahead of Eurovision In Concert in Amsterdam. He speaks about adventuring through the song contest pre-parties and more!
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Komentáře • 296

  • @sandramijailovic9775
    @sandramijailovic9775 Před rokem +273

    It's impossible not to love this guy. 💚

  • @mnjk1558
    @mnjk1558 Před rokem +171

    He's too adorable to handle.

  • @KevinWWSP
    @KevinWWSP Před rokem +351

    I don’t know what it is about this guy Käärijä but every time I watch him he makes me feel happy. I so hope he wins. The world needs more people like him.

    • @Paivipkk
      @Paivipkk Před rokem +25

      Me too. He brings joy and love and light to this dark time. I think he's an old soul. 💖🌌🕊 So much love to all! 💖
      In autumn I saw his youtube for the 1st time, and I wondered why he is not famous, such charisma.

    • @KevinWWSP
      @KevinWWSP Před rokem +9

      @@Paivipkk Well said.

    • @ludmilaianulov5516
      @ludmilaianulov5516 Před rokem +2

      +1

    • @gamerfroger
      @gamerfroger Před rokem +2

      He got second :(

    • @ludmilaianulov5516
      @ludmilaianulov5516 Před rokem +8

      @@gamerfroger He is still our Eurovision winner 🏆

  • @Michelasdissapointmentandanger

    Goofy laughter, green nail polish, beer belly, bubbly personality, hilarious accent, amazing energy - this guy is one of most iconic performers ever!

    • @kiertavasirkus
      @kiertavasirkus Před rokem +189

      no beer belly, he isn't just ripped

    • @sebastianniittyvuopio5017
      @sebastianniittyvuopio5017 Před rokem +9

      But sometimes a beer for the bear ❤😊

    • @imaginalfoto2729
      @imaginalfoto2729 Před rokem +46

      And he is also humble ( a good vibe:)

    • @Fatima502
      @Fatima502 Před rokem +73

      If you think that's a beer belly then you better not ever see me!

    • @MrSmriley
      @MrSmriley Před rokem +9

      What's a bear belly? He looks nothing like a bear.

  • @meleeyn
    @meleeyn Před rokem +343

    Käärijä is the best discovery in ESC history.🥺🇫🇮🥳

  • @JustSaying001
    @JustSaying001 Před rokem +390

    Käärijä is iconic ❤ Song is banger ❤ Hope he win and can have his Pina Colada 😂❤

  • @escmilk
    @escmilk Před rokem +212

    He has such a positive aura, he'd be so much fun to hang out with! Hopefully he could teach me some of the Finnish langwargae😂

  • @trainticketboy
    @trainticketboy Před rokem +103

    It's crazy. It's party. It's puppy. He is too adorable our Pup 🐕🥺

  • @Erik_Emer
    @Erik_Emer Před rokem +198

    It doesn't matter if Käärijä wins, loses. We all met Käärijä.
    Post-Eurovision: Well, this aged like wine, sadly, but still stands even stronger than earlier when I made this.

    • @eels3658
      @eels3658 Před rokem +17

      True, he’s a gem!

    • @florenna
      @florenna Před rokem +11

      It does matter quite a lot to Finns, in fact ;D

    • @eels3658
      @eels3658 Před rokem +10

      @@florenna We'll make sure to vote. 😉🇫🇮

    • @leslielees5438
      @leslielees5438 Před rokem +1

      He is beyond adorable

    • @leslielees5438
      @leslielees5438 Před rokem +1

      I will vote as many times as possible

  • @Hectorien_
    @Hectorien_ Před rokem +143

    No one improves their english this fast. Props to Käärijä!

    • @JadedKate
      @JadedKate Před rokem +30

      Finnish people are quite apprehensive about speaking it if they haven't practiced much, but he's had 2 full weeks of ONLY speaking English. It's also not the most difficult language and you can understand it quite well, even if you don't speak it.

    • @SorbusAucubaria
      @SorbusAucubaria Před rokem +26

      I feel I am fairly good in English, when it comes to reading or writing, but if I had to suddenly speak English I would suck so much. I think pronouncing English is as hard for us as pronouncing Finnish is for English speakers. For example I don't think Spanish or Swedish is that hard to pronounce as English is. And it is not just the pronunciation, you need to change your way of thinking in a way to get your speech flowing because the grammar is so different. But I think that after two weeks of using English I think it would become lot easier.

    • @neelia1982
      @neelia1982 Před rokem +5

      nordics do

    • @aleksandrag-ska
      @aleksandrag-ska Před rokem +3

      Also Fi language is really special, everything about it is just different.

  • @musicmoments8510
    @musicmoments8510 Před rokem +99

    What a charming man he is!

  • @debsiduracel
    @debsiduracel Před rokem +147

    Oh my goodnes, that Kaarija's laughter is soooo full of joy that you cannot but laugh with him 😍🤣😍

  • @kirsh2036
    @kirsh2036 Před rokem +218

    Our adorable puppy makes us so proud. 💚🇫🇮💘 We love him. Thank you William, you are a gem. 💎😘

  • @eneskadam3887
    @eneskadam3887 Před rokem +102

    He deserves the world 🥹 pls win 🤞🇫🇮

  • @tuulas8650
    @tuulas8650 Před rokem +186

    He is such a sweet and genuine person🐕 I hope he wins ♥️💚♥️

  • @AnnaFresa1
    @AnnaFresa1 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Finding Kaarija was one of the best things that happened in my life. He makes me so happy with his videos, interviews and songs

  • @dashachefranova5669
    @dashachefranova5669 Před rokem +96

    Finally two people with such a vivid mimics have met each other 😅

  • @SuperJNG18
    @SuperJNG18 Před rokem +478

    William brings out the best in everyone. I really feel, in my heart of hearts, that this is Finland's year, but obviously we shall see what we shall see. At least I can finally vote from the USA!

    • @JadedKate
      @JadedKate Před rokem +5

      Is ESC a thing over there like it is in Australia? Bc of time difference I guess it will be 5pm or something lol 😆

    • @escahmet7487
      @escahmet7487 Před rokem +14

      I totally agree with you. He is so talent

    • @SuperJNG18
      @SuperJNG18 Před rokem +11

      @@JadedKate Not quite, but over the years it’s been getting more and more popular as artists like Måneskin and songs like Arcade and Snap become popular via things like TikTok. Plus there was the movie and the American Song Contest, so baby steps! We’re getting there.

    • @QueenieQantas
      @QueenieQantas Před rokem +2

      Lovely interview. Some really talented people on the wiwibloggs team love Cinon and Deban's contributions too

    • @sadnomad87
      @sadnomad87 Před rokem +8

      @@JadedKatenope definitely not at the same level of Australia, very few people are even aware of ESC still! The time difference is kind of nice though, the finals start at 3pm so it’s a fun day party 😊 (On the east coast anyway!)

  • @mardisal1128
    @mardisal1128 Před rokem +70

    Ther reason why many people don't believe him the story about how he lost his costume is that in most countries people would don't bother to return it but simply would immediately try to sell it :D

    • @user-vj4dp4xr8k
      @user-vj4dp4xr8k Před rokem +38

      FINNISH PEOPLE ARE HONEST. AND IT WAS ON THE NEWS WHEN HE WENT TO MEET THE FAMILY WHO FOUD HIS BOLERO. LATER KÄÄRIJÄ SAID HE WANTED TO TALK WITH THE FAMILY PRIVATLY AND PLAY SOME GAMES WITH THE KIDS, BUT THE MEDIA JUST CAME THERE ALSO.
      Sorry about caps i did not notice that i hit the caps tab, lol. I dont want to write again all that

    • @joanxo666
      @joanxo666 Před rokem +20

      Just Google "the lost wallet study" - Helsinki came first 11/12 "lost" wallets returned :)

  • @pilarberna4911
    @pilarberna4911 Před rokem +61

    Käärijä is a lovely, sweet and joy guy.

  • @Bionickpunk
    @Bionickpunk Před rokem +41

    God, he is so sweet and chill. Definitely a bro you can be easily friends with.

  • @Piia2023
    @Piia2023 Před rokem +47

    Oh my...you can't find a nicer guy....❤ 😊

  • @simonamoanta2520
    @simonamoanta2520 Před rokem +69

    He is such a sweetheart ❤❤

  • @escahmet7487
    @escahmet7487 Před rokem +80

    He is the best. I hope he can win. Good luck Finland ❤❤❤

  • @smallblueangel
    @smallblueangel Před 8 měsíci +4

    He is such a lovely human being 😭😭😭

  • @sagal8620
    @sagal8620 Před rokem +41

    I think i love him for real. My life is only work and look at his videos. 😐😍 I need a drink 😂

  • @hinape-chan630
    @hinape-chan630 Před rokem +46

    He's so lovely, so positive guy :D

  • @TheManInBlueFlames
    @TheManInBlueFlames Před rokem +181

    This guy NEEDS a Pina Colada! Get him a win, make him SLAY Loreen and he will get a reward for his hard work!

    • @evipevi1973
      @evipevi1973 Před rokem

      Loreen: All i need is love.
      Käärija: All I need is alcohol.
      Sums it up. Give the victory to Sweden.

    • @kaarelpo
      @kaarelpo Před rokem +6

      ​@@evipevi1973 u can make a non alcoholic pina colada u know 🤨
      So u like Loreen, we get it....but stop hating on Käärijä

  • @ellieengel2188
    @ellieengel2188 Před rokem +41

    he is the best and i adore his simple genuine personality

  • @abrielrobertsson4160
    @abrielrobertsson4160 Před rokem +40

    What do you mean "the dark horse to win it all". He is a contender to win it all, no dark horse.

    • @Helena96
      @Helena96 Před rokem +1

      Because we will obviously win? :) 🇸🇪

    • @finnsuomi1719
      @finnsuomi1719 Před rokem +16

      Correct. Käärijä is going to win. Period.

  • @sakarimatias
    @sakarimatias Před rokem +28

    I like that William speaks easy english with no heavy accent! Käärijä is great man! All the best to him!

  • @janineofsoski8771
    @janineofsoski8771 Před rokem +25

    He’s a funny bastard! Looooove him .He deserves this so much!

  • @edita_gla
    @edita_gla Před rokem +98

    he is an icon already! and also so humble and sweet! he deserves to win this year💚

  • @FizzPunk
    @FizzPunk Před rokem +67

    Käärijä is such a nice person and with an epic ESC 23 track for Finland!! All the best of good luck, joy, vibes and Chahaha

  • @ApolloRR
    @ApolloRR Před rokem +105

    He's so precious, we need to protect this puppy for sure, and William makes the best interiews, like always. I saw La Zarra and this one, and he just makes them laugh and smile, I LOVE IT!

  • @johnny11415
    @johnny11415 Před rokem +39

    I would love to have a puppy like Kaariya in my house😂 what a lovely guy, so humble. That's why I hope he wins ❤

  • @sike1927
    @sike1927 Před rokem +30

    what a lovely guy

  • @nursajarah
    @nursajarah Před rokem +58

    ❤❤❤❤ for Kaariah!! he's my winner already!!

    • @joanxo666
      @joanxo666 Před rokem +5

      Kaariah Carey 😂✌️

  • @amyc5016
    @amyc5016 Před rokem +48

    sweet neon angel cutie i hope he wins, he has my vote 💚

  • @riavandevelde443
    @riavandevelde443 Před rokem +63

    Great interview with Kaarja. I like him and his great song so much and I wish him all the best of luck in Liverpool ❤❤❤

  • @anush312
    @anush312 Před rokem +40

    So sweet omg I am dying !! 😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🙂🥰

  • @fannishfanning160
    @fannishfanning160 Před rokem +34

    please vote for him in the SF1!

  • @paidatomriehuja
    @paidatomriehuja Před rokem +60

    William honestly is the best at interviewing and makes the artists feel at ease! Thanks WiWi! And Käärijä is soooo sweet and funny 🇫🇮

  • @XtianHawk
    @XtianHawk Před rokem +49

    Lovley interview!! Kaarija is so sweet!

  • @merkuri523
    @merkuri523 Před rokem +29

    Reminds me so much on my lovely Finnish friends who I miss al lot. Great guy!

  • @miele939
    @miele939 Před rokem +5

    Can that man be any better? He is consistently just a really amazing personality.

  • @supernovaskies5044
    @supernovaskies5044 Před rokem +5

    I think confidence helps a lot with language as much as it does with performance. Kaarija has charisma, spirit, and he seems so fun

  • @Maria_KL
    @Maria_KL Před rokem +49

    Käärijä is 💯% amazing 💪👍👍😍😅😁
    The Käärijä makes people forget the evils of the world with this 💯% positivity, that comes out of him every time in an interview or when he performs on stage!!!

    • @shalonen8259
      @shalonen8259 Před rokem +4

      What is level of evilness when someone is still really mean towards him, even when he/she watch his interview? 😅 I see one like that and oh man, that person must be really miserable.

    • @Maria_KL
      @Maria_KL Před rokem +3

      @@shalonen8259 Taas näitä kaikenmaailman nillittäjiä! Enhän minä K arvostellut.

    • @shalonen8259
      @shalonen8259 Před rokem +2

      ​@@Maria_KL en mä sua tarkoittanut, en todellakaan 😂täällä on vaan pari muuta katkeraa nillittäjää ja sinä et ole yksi niistä.

  • @nacht98
    @nacht98 Před rokem +19

    Please meet the winner of eurovision 2023!

  • @Lheafar
    @Lheafar Před rokem +23

    this laugh is just to contagious

  • @Sipu97
    @Sipu97 Před rokem +33

    Love the representation of Finnish rally-English ♥ Käärijä for the win!!

  • @lanasilvia
    @lanasilvia Před rokem +35

    💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
    He is adorable
    💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

  • @eliasortuno4320
    @eliasortuno4320 Před rokem +28

    I adore Him so much. I would marry him tbh

  • @ltheroadtripper7701
    @ltheroadtripper7701 Před rokem +19

    Dutchie supporting this likeable guy. Go Finland 🇫🇮😁

  • @mmardu
    @mmardu Před rokem +20

    Ah my heart, our lovely puppy 🇫🇮 🖤💚 so proud

  • @LadyBeastCovers
    @LadyBeastCovers Před rokem +15

    This guy is adorable!! Charismatic, talented, sexy, funny,.....I hope he wins Eurovision. I don't know if he will get more points, but I'm sure he has got more hearts 💚💚💚💚

  • @hermannivision6222
    @hermannivision6222 Před rokem +63

    If he’s a normal guy form Finland (the happiest country in the world) that must be the secret to your question 4:20

    • @elvinam888
      @elvinam888 Před rokem +3

      Actually it's not... Weird how people have taken a reseach comparing welfare benefits, lack of corruption etc. (where Finland became 1st) so bloody literally, when those things have actually nothing to do with actual *happiness* 😂😂

    • @AA-eq2zq
      @AA-eq2zq Před rokem +3

      @@elvinam888 I agree that Finland's ranking has been misinterpreted/misreported but benefits and corruption *very* much affect happiness. Look for example at the effects of poverty and disability rights. Iirc both Gallup's World Happiness Report (and probably its other publications) and Our World In Data show well how both those and corruption and other related things affect wellbeing on national levels.

  • @tuulalehtola9283
    @tuulalehtola9283 Před rokem +7

    When Käärijä was younger, he was very ill. After he recovered he decided to fulfill his dreams. Maybe that’s why he is so positive

  • @Gravysushi
    @Gravysushi Před rokem +18

    I love him! Such a sweet guy it seems! He’s my number two this year but would me more than happy if he won!

  • @DominikGuzowski
    @DominikGuzowski Před rokem +25

    It's crazy. It's party.

  • @nea6488
    @nea6488 Před rokem +23

    Remember to vote 💚

  • @sveasrike7824
    @sveasrike7824 Před rokem +19

    Oh I love him 😍

  • @Piia2023
    @Piia2023 Před rokem +25

    Oh wow ..two great guys 😊

  • @Lisa9274
    @Lisa9274 Před rokem +42

    I love you both! Great interview, great energy.

  • @vanessag5449
    @vanessag5449 Před rokem +10

    I used to live in Finland when I was younger and it is the most amazing place and I will forver love and support them! this guy seems so chill and lovely x smiling throughout and love the song!

  • @1RKruemel
    @1RKruemel Před rokem +36

    What a lovely interview!

  • @neelia1982
    @neelia1982 Před rokem +22

    He will bring us the second victory hopefully

  • @Frankie_M
    @Frankie_M Před rokem +42

    Love it!!!

  • @hennaripatti6011
    @hennaripatti6011 Před rokem +31

    Adorable ❤

  • @Arualx
    @Arualx Před rokem +24

    Love him!!

  • @Eppu00
    @Eppu00 Před rokem +34

    🇫🇮🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @ESCArthur
    @ESCArthur Před rokem +28

    I love him. Marry me 🇫🇮

  • @MeritxellFarre
    @MeritxellFarre Před rokem +6

    The fact that he doesn't drink alcohol at all makes all of her antics even funnier because that's the proof that you can still be goofy and have a great time while staying sober.

  • @saripirttikangas4206
    @saripirttikangas4206 Před rokem +18

    Käärijä is❤❤

  • @Snowpiercer2
    @Snowpiercer2 Před rokem +16

    Remember to vote guys!

  • @Yunus-wp8sn
    @Yunus-wp8sn Před rokem +16

    so cuteeeeeeeeee

  • @johannasinii972
    @johannasinii972 Před rokem +13

    what a lovely interview! käärijä is such a sweetheart

  • @pipsqueak677
    @pipsqueak677 Před rokem +18

    Kaarija is by far the biggest threat to Loreen. he's really breathing down her neck

  • @JO-bz4kc
    @JO-bz4kc Před rokem +20

    Give that man a damn pina colada!

  • @miroaikio1149
    @miroaikio1149 Před rokem +26

    Käärijä is the best

  • @lunaireticb4162
    @lunaireticb4162 Před rokem +22

    William, as usual you are the B E S T regarding interviews. 🫂♥️

  • @markhere631
    @markhere631 Před rokem +9

    My current runner-up this year, and he seems like such a cool guy too! Excited to see what he has in store for us in Liverpool

  • @aestusmaris
    @aestusmaris Před rokem +5

    Notice he says 'when I win'.
    I'm as confident as he is he's taking it this here. This is just what Eurovision needs right now

  • @SayaKur0Zer0
    @SayaKur0Zer0 Před rokem +39

    He's definitely a puppy!

    • @edita_gla
      @edita_gla Před rokem +10

      golden retriever energy!😊

  • @tarjapirtala7915
    @tarjapirtala7915 Před rokem +18

    So good interview

  • @MrEurominx
    @MrEurominx Před rokem +7

    He is such a lovely lad and I think this is our winner for 2023 - with a summer smash hit

  • @salsufan4237
    @salsufan4237 Před rokem +5

    At the time when the Käärijä lost his outfit, it was still winter in Finland. Finnish winter is really cold and snowy and icy. I think that what happened here was that the car trunk lock had frozen shut and the door had not closed. Fortunately, the winter in Finland has already ended many weeks ago. Happy spring to all Eurovision fans🤗

  • @JustSaying001
    @JustSaying001 Před rokem +9

    He wrote a song! 💚

  • @eliasortuno4320
    @eliasortuno4320 Před rokem +20

    Käärijä please marry me.

  • @krunoslavkovacec1842
    @krunoslavkovacec1842 Před rokem +63

    William, Deban and Cinan - the best Wiwibloggs journalists/interviewers.

  • @jazzycat8917
    @jazzycat8917 Před rokem +9

    Fascinated by the decision to do this interview right outside the toilet door

  • @XiaoBenJu
    @XiaoBenJu Před rokem +3

    He’s sooo sweet. Love his laughter….

  • @hanomazom9670
    @hanomazom9670 Před rokem +5

    I'm in love with both those guys ❤❤❤

  • @Moikkaa123hdnd
    @Moikkaa123hdnd Před rokem +21

    William is pretty much carrying Wiwibloggs

  • @angyfoxy5845
    @angyfoxy5845 Před rokem +3

    We really go from Sam Ryder to Käärijä this year as the happiest man mon earth. Gotta loveeee them!😌💅🏻

  • @jacobk9479
    @jacobk9479 Před rokem +3

    Love this guy. hope he wins it all!

  • @santtu6930
    @santtu6930 Před rokem +4

    Finns are typically good at English grammar and writing but they are shy to speak it, Käärijä is the complete opposite of that. I love how confidently he expresses himself even though his English isn't perfect. His vocabulary has grown a lot in such a short time. 👏

  • @annia9635
    @annia9635 Před rokem +4

    his english has improved a lot! 🙏🏼

  • @sebastianniittyvuopio5017

    Ihanaa thx ❤😊

  • @sinasiehler
    @sinasiehler Před rokem +4

    He said „Puppy“ but his laugh and his face said „Papi“ 😈😂