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Baby Shark (Pinkfong)

Baby Shark is the Pinkfong-produced children's song that became an explosive global hit.

Sakuranbo Challenge

The Sakuranbo Challenge is a cover-dance trend built around the chorus choreography of the 2003 Japanese song 'Sakuranbo,' revived by Korean livestreamers in 2020.

Dae Jang Geum's "Tastes Like Persimmon" Line

This is a famous line from the 2003 drama Dae Jang Geum, spoken by the young heroine Jang-geum.

'Eung Aniya' (Cheolgu)

'Eung aniya' ('Yeah, no') is a retort catchphrase used by streamer Cheolgu and others, which spun off into several variants.

Nuclear Fire Noodle Challenge

The Nuclear Fire Noodle Challenge is a spicy-food trend built around Samyang's limited-edition instant noodles, hotter than the original Buldak.

Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant: The Hongtak Shop

This refers to the dramatic turnaround story of the mother-and-son hongtak restaurant featured in the Pobangteo Market episode of Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant, widely cited as the show's best-ever outcome.

Epik High's Love Love Love Challenge

Epik High's Love Love Love Challenge means a 2007 Epik High song that resurged on the charts 19 years later through a spontaneous short-form dance challenge.

Last Match & the College Basketball Boom

This refers to the Korean basketball craze that peaked alongside the 1994 TV drama Last Match.

I Am Solo: The Yeongja-Yeongsu Couple

The Yeongja-Yeongsu couple is the final pairing from season 1 of SBS Plus dating show I Am Solo, whose story became widely talked about.

Coffin Dance

Coffin Dance is a meme that overlays footage of Ghanaian coffin-carrying dancers onto accident or blooper clips for comic effect.

The DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) Arcade Craze

DDR was the Japanese rhythm arcade machine that swept Korean arcades in 1999.

god - 'To Mother' (Eomeonim-kke)

'To Mother' is god's signature ballad from their 3rd album, famous for its 'jajangmyeon' lyric about filial devotion.

Infinite Challenge: Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect special used a skit set in the Maldives and the Arctic to illustrate the butterfly effect of global warming.

"I Know" and the Whirlwind Dance (Seo Taiji and Boys)

This refers to the cultural shock caused by Seo Taiji and Boys' debut song "I Know" and its unconventional whirlwind dance.

Amazon Express Ceremony

A surprise cast dance at a theme park rafting ride that was belatedly rediscovered as a viral meme.

"Be the Reds" T-Shirt

The red T-shirt reading "Be the Reds!" that became South Korea's unofficial national uniform during the 2002 World Cup.

Turbo's "Hoisang (December)"

Turbo's "Hoisang (December)" was the group's beloved winter hit, known for its heartfelt lyrics and choreography.

Jimin's "Like Crazy" Challenge

The "Like Crazy" Challenge is a 2023 global dance challenge based on the choreography of BTS Jimin's solo debut single "Like Crazy."

"Pick Me" (Naya Na) Syndrome

The nationwide sensation sparked by the theme song of Produce 101 Season 2.

G-Dragon Home Sweet Home Challenge

The Home Sweet Home Challenge reimagines Taeyang's on-stage fall during G-Dragon's 'HOME SWEET HOME' performance as intentional choreography.

Heopop's Slime Challenge

Heopop's Slime Challenge refers to the 2015 boom in making and playing with slime that spread to Korea via YouTube.

Brown Eyed Girls' "How Come" Retro Dance

Brown Eyed Girls' "How Come" Retro Dance means the retro-styled choreography and leggings fashion trend sparked by the group's 2008 song "How Come."

Hwani-Jini

Hwani-Jini was the longest-running segment of Pokso Club, known for its 'mix concert' format blending two songs into one.

Stage of Friendship's "Longing for Mother"

Stage of Friendship's "Longing for Mother" segment means the tearjerker military-show finale where a mother and her soldier son are dramatically reunited on stage.