K-Meme

The 'Guess Who's Back From Jail~' line that appeared in EXO's own content began when a YouTuber parodied an overseas meme. It was intended as a way to assert yourself when taking a taxi late at night, but its standout delivery and powerful projection made it go viral and turned it into a humorous catchphrase.

The slang 'Azas' is popping up all over SNS. It's a clipped form of the Japanese 'arigatou gozaimasu' (ありがとうございます). You can use it casually to say 'thanks' or 'thank you.'

Former Wanna One member and actor Yoon Ji-sung is going viral among fans for a ultra-disciplined routine that keeps him looking youthful at 35. From a vegetable-forward diet to diligent sheet-mask care, he's gone beyond a mere 'perfect life' to a truly 'god-tier' level of self-management.

On Lee Young-ji's YouTube show, Shin Min-a mentioned "Shagal"—a euphemistic new slang softened from a curse word, commonly used to express surprise, embarrassment, disbelief, or irritation.

'Yar' is blowing up on Shorts and Reels—an upbeat exclamation that shows you're in a great mood, similar to "Yay" or "Nice." The meme dates back to the 2000s and went viral on MBC's variety show Infinite Challenge thanks to Jung Hyung-don.

ILLIT member Wonhee used the slang 'bamti' on her YouTube channel—it's a playful way to call something tacky or a little off. For example, you might say, "Why am I so bamti today?" when a selfie doesn't hit, or "This outfit combo is so bamti" when a look feels dated or overdone.