Woo Young-woo's Whale Imagination
Original Korean title
우영우 고래 상상
Woo Young-woo's whale imagination refers to the CGI scenes in which the autistic protagonist pictures a whale whenever she solves a problem perfectly.
Originated around 2022Last updated: August 4, 2026
What does it mean?
In the drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," whenever protagonist Woo Young-woo comes up with a perfect solution, an imaginary scene featuring a large whale appears; when her answer falls short, a dolphin appears instead. A whale-themed quiz in the show, in which Woo answers that "whales cannot lay eggs," also became a talking point, and the device became a hugely popular meme throughout the drama's 2022 run.
Where did it start?
A recurring visual device and line from the ENA drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" (2022).
How is it used?
Used figuratively to describe having a great idea.
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