Welcome to "The Creator's Curse," a paradoxical phenomenon where achieving viral success on TikTok often unleashes a cascade of unforeseen challenges that can overwhelm unprepared brands and content creators. This double-edged sword manifests when sudden popularity brings intense scrutiny, heightened audience expectations, and pressure to consistently replicate viral performance. The curse represents the complex reality that TikTok fame, while coveted, frequently demands significant psychological resilience, content strategy pivots, and operational adjustments that many creators are ill-equipped to navigate.