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Bad Times AI Video Generator
Upload two photos and get a 15-second Bad Times meme video, 9:16 vertical. The template's own audio is mixed into the video in your browser when you turn the soundtrack on. 450 credits with Fast 480p.
Use everyday photos of yourself or friends who agreed to appear. Photos of public figures, and film or music video stills, won't pass review.
By uploading, you confirm this is your photo or you have permission to use it. Photos of celebrities, public figures, and politicians are not supported.
Background
About the Bad Times template
The Bad Times template turns two photos into a 15-second 9:16 video of two people in a short argument. Pricing is displayed before generation, and the default version starts at 450 credits.[6]
What the Bad Times trend is
This template is named after the song "Bad Times" by Imael Angel. Athens Voice describes a viral clip by creator BOUUH YACHAKA, where the creator faces the camera, lip-syncs to the music, and acts out an argument. The video features the caption "Ça va barder!!" and reached over 2.2 million likes, according to Athens Voice.
Songfacts reports that Imael Angel is the stage name of Hungarian Reiki master, energy healer, and songwriter Bernadett Gángó. According to Songfacts, "Bad Times" is a deep-house single released on 30 March 2026 about maintaining self-worth, with lyrics referencing working in the shadows.
Wikipedia lists the song as a deep-house track lasting 2 minutes and 48 seconds, self-released on 30 March 2026, and generated with AI tools Suno and Udio. Fréquence 3 reported on 18 September 2026 that the 2-minute-48-second single was self-released on the label Imael Angel Records and generated using tools such as Suno and Udio.
Athens Voice notes from Qobuz credits that Imael Angel is listed as the primary artist and producer, Bernadett Gango as the writer, and no vocalist is named. The article states that a September 2026 investigation found no artist statement regarding who voiced the track. Both Fréquence 3 and Wikipedia identify the release as produced with AI tools.
Where Bad Times came from
Fréquence 3 reports that the single received minimal attention for nearly six months after 30 March 2026, with little radio airplay, sparse press coverage, and no editorial playlisting. In early September 2026, TikTok creators adopted the song, highlighted by an embedded @bouuhyachaka clip captioned "BAD TIMES - Imael Angel".
30 March 2026
Songfacts, Wikipedia, and Fréquence 3 all date the "Bad Times" single to 30 March 2026. Wikipedia and Fréquence 3 record its runtime as 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
Early September 2026
Fréquence 3 reports that TikTok creators began using the song in early September 2026, highlighting a clip by @bouuhyachaka. Multiple videos surpassed one million likes, leading to official releases of an extended version, a dance remix, and a club mix.
18 September 2026
Fréquence 3 published an overview identifying Bernadett Gango as a UK-based therapist rather than a professional musician, noting her Deezer biography describes the project as generated with artificial intelligence.
28 September 2026
Athens Voice documented that TikTok was filled with pet videos and other clips featuring the track, highlighting BOUUH YACHAKA's argument lip-sync titled "Ça va barder!!". Athens Voice notes no single creator started the trend, but credits this clip with establishing the recognizable format.
1 October 2026
Official Charts lists "Bad Times" by Imael Angel entering the UK Official Singles Chart on 1 October 2026, with chart history showing a peak position of 67 on 15 October 2026.
Popular versions of Bad Times
Argument lip-sync
Athens Voice characterizes the BOUUH YACHAKA clip as an argument played to the camera through facial expressions and hand gestures set to music. The article also embeds a video by @benandzara inspired by that clip, naming the track as "BAD TIMES" by Imael Angel.
Pets, then AI clips
Athens Voice notes that the song spread across TikTok through pet videos and subsequent AI-generated clips following creator uploads.[6]
Dance, motivational, and live clips
Songfacts notes that the track became a background sound for dance clips, motivational edits, and live streams. Fréquence 3 describes the same expansion across dance videos, motivational edits, and streamer broadcasts before transitioning to radio airplay.
What this template keeps and what it changes
Kept
The template retains the name Bad Times, which is the title of the Imael Angel single.[2], [6]
The template retains an argument as the scene. While Athens Voice documents solo creators performing to the song, this page configures two people facing each other in an argument.[6]
The template maintains a 9:16 frame of 15 seconds and includes the template soundtrack. The privacy policy states that if audio is selected, your browser mixes the soundtrack into playback and download, and the mixed file is not stored on company servers.[6]
Changed
Athens Voice describes one person facing the camera. In contrast, this template uses two photos—labeled Man on the left and Woman on the right—to depict two people facing each other.[6]
Athens Voice reports pets featured in the broader trend, whereas this template supports two people. Under the acceptable use policy, uploads must depict yourself or a consenting adult. Photos of minors are prohibited, even if submitted by parents or guardians, and photos of celebrities, public figures, or politicians are not supported.[6]
The privacy policy states that videos are generated through APIMart or Kie, and that APIMart reviews uploaded photos.
How to make a Bad Times video
Use the form on this page to provide two photos: one for the person on the left and one for the person on the right. Each photo should contain one person with a clearly visible face. Supported formats include JPG, PNG, and WebP under 20 MB.[6]
Review price and generate
Choose Fast or Premium and a quality. Review the displayed cost, then generate. The default 15-second 9:16 video starts at 450 credits. The privacy policy states that videos are generated through APIMart or Kie.[6]
Download the MP4
The privacy policy confirms you can download and share the completed video. If you include audio, your browser mixes the template soundtrack into playback and download.
Photo tips
The site's photo guide recommends using one person per photo, showing a clear front-facing face, and selecting even lighting rather than heavy shadows.
Use photos of yourself or a consenting adult. Do not upload photos of minors, celebrities, public figures, or politicians.[8]
How to post a Bad Times video
The template creates a 9:16 MP4 video of about 15 seconds with music, formatted for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts. The privacy policy states that you can download and share the file, and that the video's media link stops working after a limited time.[6]
When posting, acceptable use requirements still apply: individuals in the photos must have consented to appear, and images must not depict minors, celebrities, public figures, or politicians.[8]
To align with the trend, select the audio track "Bad Times" by Imael Angel directly within your posting platform. Songfacts identifies that recording as the single released on 30 March 2026.
Sources
- [1] Athens Voice
- [2] Songfacts
- [3] Wikipedia
- [4] Fréquence 3
- [5] Official Charts
- [6] Bad Times template page
- [7] Privacy policy
- [8] Acceptable use policy
- [9] Photo guide
- [10] Refund policy
- [11] Contact page
What changed on this page
Initial publication of the background reference section beneath the generator.[6]
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Questions about the Bad Times trend
The song is "Bad Times" by Imael Angel, a deep-house single released on 30 March 2026. Both Songfacts and Wikipedia record the title, artist, and release date, with Wikipedia listing its duration as 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
Songfacts states that Imael Angel is the stage name of Bernadett Gángó, a Hungarian Reiki master, energy healer, and songwriter. Fréquence 3 describes her as a UK-based therapist and reports that the music is generated with AI tools such as Suno and Udio.
Yes. Both Wikipedia and Fréquence 3 report that the song was created with AI tools, specifically naming Suno and Udio. Athens Voice adds that Qobuz credits list no separate vocalist, and a September 2026 investigation found no artist statement regarding the recording's vocals.
Athens Voice points to a clip by BOUUH YACHAKA, captioned "Ça va barder!!", where the creator faces the camera and lip-syncs to simulate an argument. Athens Voice notes no single creator started the trend, though this clip exceeded 2.2 million likes.
This template uses two photos to generate a 15-second 9:16 video. The default version starts at 450 credits, with the cost visible before you submit.[6]
Under the privacy policy, uploaded photos and finished videos remain in your account generation history for 30 days from when the video is generated successfully, whether generated through APIMart or Kie. After 30 days, they are no longer available in your account, though the log entry remains visible as expired. If audio is included, your browser mixes the template soundtrack locally for playback and download without storing the mixed file on company servers.
No. Not affiliated with Imael Angel, Bernadett Gángó, BOUUH YACHAKA, TikTok, or any other artist, label, brand, or platform. The contact page says: Not affiliated with any artist, label, brand or platform.
Failed video generations are automatically refunded in credits, according to the refund policy, and you can try again.
Athens Voice documents solo creators or pets facing the camera. In contrast, this template requires two photos of people and depicts them facing each other in an argument within a 9:16 video of 15 seconds.[6]
Usually a few minutes for a 15-second video, including a quick photo review.[6]
You can download the finished video and share that file. The video's media link stops working after a limited time.[7]
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