As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to look back at the real MVPs of the year—memes. With help from Team Namaste Hallyu, we’ve curated a list of the year’s funniest moments. If laughter is truly the best medicine, this roundup is your prescription for 2024. Let’s dive in!
1. ZB1 Matthew’s Moo
TikTok trends really do bless us with some epic memes, and ZEROBASEONE’s Mattew just became the medium to deliver that meme to us. Like Aaradhana said, “Bro was just trying to be funny and cool,” but alas, he ended up as a meme on the internet. Was he channeling a cow? A field aesthetic? No one knows. All we know is that he moo-ved us from cool straight into hilarious territory.
I CANT STOP LAUGHING IM ON THE VERGE OF TEARS pic.twitter.com/dZt7MKL0YP
— ♡ emma misses mingi ♡ (@youthmingki) November 17, 2024
2. J.Y.P. – Because… J.Y.P.
This one needs zero setup: it’s J.Y.P. Just him. Standing. Existing. And somehow, that’s the punchline. Priyanjana summed it up best: “No reason, just J.Y.P.” If his every appearance isn’t meme-worthy, we’re not sure what is. Whether he is channeling his inner diva or being the boss babe that he believes he is, a good meme is never too far from our very own JYPapi! Every time J.Y.P. stepped out in public Priyanjana insists he wins the “Unintentional Meme of the Year” award. Remember J.Y.P. singing with ENHYPEN’s Jay at the ‘2024 weverse con festival’?
jay’s weversecon festival ‘lie’ collaboration stage with jyppic.twitter.com/x0LtWQqTCt
— mai ✴︎ (@rockchicqt) December 30, 2024
3. 외모 Check – Haewon’s Vibe Check Revolution
NMIXX’s Haewon asking for a “외모 check” (wemo check) quickly became the meme template of the year. Whether it was passing an aesthetic vibe check or just needing validation for your outfit, Haewon’s confident energy made “wemo check” a household phrase. Komal called it the “ultimate vibe test.” Haewon didn’t just pass; she created the vibes.
Haewon’s legendary “Wemo Check”pic.twitter.com/zWYapD3L9j https://t.co/oC7JKwpNZX
— 🌷͙֒ℒ𝒾𝓁𝓎🌷͙֒ (@LILY_ULT_4EVA) December 16, 2024
4. Wonwoo’s AI Covers
Imagine SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo singing AI covers of iconic songs. Now imagine his AI voice singing ‘Magnetic’ with all the enthusiasm of a robotic toaster. Chef’s kiss. Shivani called it a vibe, while Nandini couldn’t stop quoting, “BaBy, I’m JuSt TrYnA pLaY iT cOoL…” We don’t deserve Wonwoo or his AI tech vocals.
i’m fucking crying wonwoo actually sang magnetic opening 😭 pic.twitter.com/CMcVcVPqPA
— 🐈⬛ (@wonwooszone) July 3, 2024
5. RM’s Saxophone Meme
If you thought band, baaja, baaraat was just an Indian thing, you haven’t met Namjoon (RM of BTS) yet. The man whipped out a whole saxophone when his group member Jin was discharged from the military. Talk about a celebration. His absolute joy paired with the sheer randomness of the moment had us all in tears. Eeshna summed it up perfectly: “Just super cute and hilarious!”
Namjoon celebrates Jin by playing the tenor saxophone as the members hug him tightly. APOBANGPO #WelcomeBackJin 🥺💜
pic.twitter.com/ezNs18BHJy— RM RPWP Union⁷ #NevaPlay (@RMGlobalUnion) June 12, 2024
2024 has been a rollercoaster of a year, but these memes kept us grounded, giggling, and grateful. What were your favorite memes? Drop them below—we’re ready for one last laugh before we roll into 2025 and its inevitable chaos.
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