Meme Dictionary

Gatekeeping

게이트킵

"Gatekeeping" refers to the act of controlling or limiting access to a community, hobby, or identity, deciding who count

niche

틈새/마이너 취향

Niche describes something that appeals to a small, specific group of people rather than the mainstream. Pronounced "nees

fr (for real)

진짜로?

fr is short for "for real," used to agree with something or emphasize that you're being serious. It's one of the most co

Canon Event

캐논 이벤트 (정해진 사건)

A "canon event" is an unavoidable, essential moment that must happen in someone's life. The term comes from Spider-Man

The Final Boss

파이널 보스 (끝판왕)

"Final boss" originally comes from video games, referring to the last and most powerful enemy you fight at the end. As

K-pop fandom meme: It’s not a hobby. It’s a lifestyle.

K-pop 팬덤 밈 (취미가 아니라 라이프스타일)

This is a phenomenon where K-pop fan culture itself becomes a meme. **Common examples:** * “It’s not a hobby. It’s a l

BTS Reaction Meme (Bangtan Sonyeondan)

BTS 리액션 밈 (방탄소년단)

BTS reaction memes are a phenomenon where the members’ facial expressions and reactions are turned into memes. **Popula

Cat MAD Videos

고양이 MAD 영상 (Cat MAD Videos)

This format has remained popular on TikTok and YouTube Shorts throughout 2025 and 2026. It typically uses a series of c

365 Buttons Challenge

365 버튼 챌린지 (365 Buttons Challenge)

This challenge started on TikTok in early 2026. It began when a TikToker announced that they were going to collect **36

Miles Morales Trend

마일즈 모랄레스 트렌드 (Miles Morales Trend)

This lip-sync trend went viral on TikTok and Instagram Reels in 2026. The format features users lip-syncing to a scene

Jon Hamm Dancing

존 햄 댄싱 밈 (Jon Hamm Dancing)

This meme went viral in the first half of 2026. **Format:** A stressful, exhausting, or frustrating “before” scene sudd

Expanding Brain

뇌 확장 밈 (Expanding Brain)

First appearing in 2017, this meme features a brain that progressively glows and expands from top to bottom. **Top:** T