100,000+ viral videos reverse-engineered

8 Hook Types × 9 Structures × 3 Frameworks

= 216 Proven Combinations for Viral Short Videos

The complete short video creation system. AI-powered tools that embed the entire methodology — from hook psychology to title formulas to script blueprints. One topic in, shoot-ready content out.

The Foundation

4 Psychological Triggers Behind Every Hook

66% of viewers decide to stay or scroll within 3 seconds. These triggers are why they stop.

Pattern Interrupt

模式打断

Brain is on autopilot while scrolling. Breaking the pattern forces attention.

🧩

Information Gap

信息缺口

Hint at something the viewer doesn't know. Brain hates unfinished puzzles.

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Emotional Spike

情绪峰值

Fear/excitement/anger/joy — strong emotions activate the amygdala, locking attention.

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Identity Recognition

身份认同

When viewers hear something about their own life: "That's exactly me!"

Layer 1 of 3

8 Hook Types — What to Say

Each type triggers a different psychological mechanism. They can overlap and combine for compound effects.

🎁#1

Benefit Delivery

利益输送

Formula: Unexpected shortcut + clear benefit

Trigger: Brain seeks energy savings

💔#2

Emotional Resonance

情感共鸣

Formula: Vulnerable moment + turning point + invitation

Trigger: Mirror neurons activate

🎯#3

Pain Point Strike

痛点直戳

Formula: Specific pain + blame shift + instant fix

Trigger: Hits a nerve + offers relief

⚠️#4

Reverse Fear

反向恐吓

Formula: Imminent threat + forbidden knowledge + time pressure

Trigger: Loss aversion (2× stronger than gain)

🔄#5

Perception Flip

认知反差

Formula: Common belief + dramatic reversal + new truth

Trigger: Cognitive dissonance

🔥#6

Extreme Statement

极限思维

Formula: Extreme qualifier + bold claim

Trigger: Brain flags absolutes as high-priority

🔮#7

Curiosity Trigger

激发好奇

Formula: Suspense setup + personal stakes + delayed reveal

Trigger: Zeigarnik Effect

👑#8

Authority Borrowing

借人借势

Formula: Recognized authority + insider view + transferable method

Trigger: Halo Effect — trust transfers

Types are not rigid categories — they overlap. "99% of people don't know this free Photoshop alternative" = Extreme Statement + Benefit Delivery

Layer 2 of 3

9 Hook Structures — How to Say It

Type is the ingredient. Structure is the recipe. Combine them for double the effect.

#1

Question-Response

提问反问式

Provocative question + hint "I have the answer" + speed promise

#2

Celebrity Leverage

名人式

Mention someone the audience admires, connect to topic

#3

Value-Dense

干货式

Front-load pure utility — maximum value in minimum time

#4

Strong Attraction

强吸引式

Dramatic visual + one-line context

#5

Cliffhanger

悬念式

Start mid-action, hide the outcome — brain can't accept unfinished stories

#6

Trend Hijacking

热点式

Ride existing attention waves by grafting onto trending topics

#7

Counter-Intuitive

反常理式

State something that violates common sense — brain's prediction machine crashes

#8

Number-Based

数字式

Lead with a specific number — promises structure and predictability

#9

Topic-Headline

主题标题式

State it like a news headline — respects the viewer's time

💡 Combination Example

Pain Point Strike (type) + Question-Response (structure) = "Are your videos dying at 200 views?"

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9 Universal Hook Formulas

Plug in your topic. Get a proven hook pattern in seconds.

1

"Are you still [doing X the old way]?"

FOMO

2

"Stop [common behavior]!"

Command pattern — "stop" grabs more attention than "start"

3

"Why [surprising phenomenon]?"

Pure curiosity — the question implies an answer exists

4

"X ways to [achieve ideal outcome]"

Number promise — organized, finite, actionable

5

"Only insiders know [secret info]"

Information gap — restricted access

6

"I spent $X / Y years to learn [lesson] — free for you"

Cost endorsement — proves value through sacrifice

7

"99% of people don't know [surprising fact]"

Knowledge scarcity

8

"Never ever [common mistake]"

Risk avoidance — brain prioritizes threats

9

"If you could only pick one [thing in category], it would be [surprise]"

Decision shortcut — eliminates decision fatigue

Layer 3 of 3

3 Body Frameworks — The Floorplan

Hook = front door. Body framework = floorplan. Match them or lose your audience.

1

Value-Dense Body

干货型

Structure

Hook → Intro → Transition → Point-by-point breakdown → CTA

Best For

Tutorials, tips, industry knowledge

Golden Rule

30-45 seconds per point

2

Story Body

故事型

Structure

Setup (where you were) → Conflict (what went wrong) → Resolution (where you are now)

Best For

Personal brand, case studies, transformation stories

Golden Rule

People don't remember facts — they remember how you made them feel

3

Contrast Body

对比型

Structure

Thesis → Wrong way (debunk) → Right way (prove) → Conclusion + engagement prompt

Best For

Reviews, myth-busting, opinion pieces

Golden Rule

Contrast creates tension, tension keeps watching

⚡ Matching Rules

Emotional Hook → Story Arc
Pain Point Hook → Contrast Body
Benefit Hook → Value-Dense
8 × 9 × 3 = 216

Proven Combinations for Every Video

You never run out of ideas. Pick a type, a structure, a framework — and AI generates the hook, title, and script in 10 seconds.

21 Techniques in 3 Groups

Title Techniques That Actually Work

Question titles get 20× more views. Gossip angles get 40× more. Data, not guesswork.

Group 1: Number Power

数字力量

1Use Arabic numerals

Write "7" not "seven" — visual pop-out

2Make quantities big

"13 features" beats "3 tips"

3Number Trifecta

Arabic numeral + big quantity + real value per item

Group 2: Human Nature Triggers

人性触发器

4Questions

Question titles get 20× more views than statements

5Conflict

Tension between expectations — brain must resolve

6Provocative

Bold claims (use 1 in 5 titles, more breeds resentment)

Group 3: Pain & Identity

痛点与身份

7User pain point

Pain-point content gets 6× more saves

8Use "you"

Titles with "you" get 38% higher CTR

9Gossip angle

"My ex's new GF" = 40× more views than plain version

Advanced Techniques (10-16)

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Ride High-Traffic KeywordsBorrow trending terms — 3.2× more exposure
11
Add AdjectivesKeywords help discovery, adjectives drive clicks — 4.7× for beauty
12
Make It a SeriesOne viral hit lifts the entire series — Netflix model
13
Punctuation Power1 exclamation = authority. 5 = spam bot / algorithm penalty
14
Know Your AudienceUse analytics across posts to find your audience segment
15
Sentence TypeDeclarative = safest. Questions = curiosity. Match to niche
16
Title LengthSpecific enough to promise value, vague enough to spark curiosity

🏆 Universal Title Formula — 5 Elements

Hit at least 3. The best titles hit all 5.

1
Number
数字
2
Pain / Curiosity
痛点/好奇
3
"You"
4
Adjective
形容词
5
High-Traffic Keyword
高流量词

Example: "5 hidden iPhone tricks you wish you knew earlier" — all 5 elements ✓

From Topic to Shoot-Ready

Script Blueprint — Not a Teleprompter

Script ≠ words to read. Script = shooting blueprint: what to film, what order, what angles.

🎯

Who is this for?

One person with one specific problem — not everyone

🎁

What do they get?

One clear takeaway — not five

🪝

Why shouldn't they scroll?

Your answer IS your hook

5-Step Script Framework

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Step 1

Outline

Role, scene, time, props. Max 5 min

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Step 2

Core Line

One value per video. Teach OR feel — not both

🎬
Step 3

Scene Design

Real > perfect. Authenticity builds trust faster

⏱️
Step 4

Timing

60s video rule: reversal or payoff by 15s

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Step 5

Elevation

One-line summary + specific CTA + next episode preview

⏱️ Timing Iron Law

3s

Viewer decides to scroll or stay

15s

Viewer decides to watch till the end

No payoff by 15 seconds = the video is dead.

Views ≠ Revenue

The 5-Stage Conversion Funnel

1M views × 0 conversions = hobby. 10K views × 5% conversion = business.

1

Hook

Stop the scroll in 3 seconds

2

Body

Deliver the promised value

3

Proof

Show evidence: before/after, testimonials, data

4

CTA

Guide ONE specific action (follow/click/comment)

5

Iterate

Repurpose viral hits 3-5× with different topics

≥ 40%

3-Second Retention

Below target? → Fix the hook

≥ 50%

Watch-Time %

Below target? → Compress script, add reversals, cut fluff

≥ 2%

Follow / Conversion

Below target? → Make CTA specific, easy, with instant reason

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Hook Types
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Structures
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L6-L7: Title System — 21 techniques in 3 groups + universal 5-element formula

L8-L10: Script System — 5-step blueprint, storyboard design, conflict & reversals

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