[Y Issue] From Jang Won Young's "Dance Challenge" to "Black and White Chef"...2024 'Meme' Settlement

It is the unique "memes" that made the entertainment industry more lively in 2024.

From buzzwords that give small pleasure to content that has even caused global syndrome through SNS, I've picked memes that have shone through the year.

◇ Emergence Dance Challenge

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It is the Emergence Challenge, which was hot on TikTok Reels and others. Domestic stars and creators, as well as non-celebrities, challenged. It is a 'dance challenge' in which

dances to this rhythmic and addictive song and then posts the video on their social media.

Ive Jang Won-young also presented the Emergence Challenge, which attracted attention with its shining appearance and dance despite wearing eye patches due to injuries at the time. More than 20 million views proved his popularity.

In addition, actor Jeong Ga-eun, singer Mina, and YouTuber Enjoy couple received a hot response through the video of the Emergence Challenge.

◇ Jang Wonyoung, "Lucky Vicky".

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Now, the buzzword "Lucky Vicky," which comes to mind when you think of "Jang Won-young," was born by a fan who found his own quirky and positive way of thinking cute. This meme, also called

'Foretic Thinking', came out when Jang Won-young stopped by a bakery in Spain in the past.

Despite the long line at the time, Jang Won-young said, "The person in front of me bought all the bread I wanted to buy, so I was so lucky to receive the new bread. As expected, the Goddess of Fortune is on my side," became a buzzword. On top of that, a meme called "Lucky Vicky" came out after Jang Won-young's English name "Vicky."

This meme was used in dramas and social media as well as various entertainment shows and gained huge popularity. It became a good example of a "good meme" that allows you to think positively even in a difficult situation.

◇ NMIX Haewon, "Check your appearance".

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NMix Haewon, who has a unique sense of entertainment, proudly released a big buzzword this year even though she is an idol.

Haewon appeared on YouTube's web entertainment show "Workdol 2" and gained popularity by shouting "Check Your Appearance" while looking in the mirror while experiencing a daily airline flight attendant. Although it is a daily experience, it is evaluated as a scene where his own cuteness stands out in addition to his professional appearance.

Regarding the background of the meme, he recently appeared on a radio broadcast, said, "At the time, I was just playing around by 'checking my appearance' because I was embarrassed and embarrassed when I pretended to be pretty because I could see my face, but many people liked it."
Thanks to the meme,
is drawing attention to Haewon's move to become the MC of 'Walkdol 3'.

◇ "Black and White Cook" on Netflix.

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In the Netflix entertainment show "Black and White Cook," which led to its popularity in the second half of the year, not one or two memes popped up. The chemistry between the somewhat familiar representative of Jongwon Baek and the fresh chef Ahn Sung-jae was perfect, so it was natural that various memes poured out among them.

In particular, Ahn Sung-jae's buzzwords such as "evenly," "the degree to which vegetables are cooked," and "I will hold on" were so popular that they could be reborn as various SNS contents.

Chef Choi Kang-rok's "It's me perilla oil" and Jongwon Baek's cute appearance while judging while wearing an eye patch led to the trend in the second half of the year.

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