까임방지권

"Kka-im-bang-ji-gwon" is presumed to have first appeared in a webtoon by artist Choi Hoon, summarizing the 2008 Beijing Olympics baseball games. At that time, Choi Hoon humorously told the national team players, "I grant you a one-time 'Kka-im-bang-ji-gwon' for my professional baseball cartoon." This term originated among baseball fans, gradually spread to various fields such as other sports and entertainment, and eventually became a widespread internet meme used even in daily life.

"Kka-im-bang-ji-gwon" refers to a right or certificate that allows a specific person or entity to be exempted from criticism at least once, in situations where they might face public backlash, by acknowledging their past contributions or good deeds. It is also abbreviated as "Kka-bang-gwon." While primarily used humorously, it sometimes influences actual public opinion. It is used metaphorically to describe situations where criticism is withheld or mitigated even after a significant mistake, due to past achievements.

This meme was initially used mainly among baseball fans but gradually expanded to the broader sports fandom. It is often applied in the form of granting a "Kka-bang-gwon" to male celebrities who have faithfully completed their military service or to athletes who have shown outstanding performance. It can also be seen applied to figures in various fields such as webtoon artists and politicians. Therefore, it is not limited to a specific age or gender but is widely used by men and women of all ages who enjoy internet culture.

• "Player A, who scored the winning goal in this World Cup, has earned a 5-year 'Kka-bang-gwon'!"
• "Celebrities who have completed active military service have a 'military Kka-bang-gwon,' so most controversies are overlooked."
• "Webtoon artist Jo Seok earned a 'Kka-bang-gwon' from fans by serializing for over 10 years without hiatus. Now, fans are telling him to rest."
• "Trot singer Jeong Dong-won completed Marine Corps training, but due to past controversies, reactions like 'Even if he goes to the Marines, he doesn't get a 'Kka-bang-gwon'' emerged."
• "Baseball players like Park Chan-ho and Lee Seung-yeop, who achieved great feats as national team members, are sometimes said to have earned a 'Pyeongsaeng-kka-im-bang-ji-gwon' (Lifetime Criticism Exemption Pass)."

"Kka-im-bang-ji-gwon" (approx. "KAH-eem-bahng-jee-gwun")

• Pyeongsaeng-kka-im-gwon (평생까임권): This is the opposite concept of "Kka-im-bang-ji-gwon," meaning a "Lifetime Criticism Pass." It implies that a person or entity has committed such a significant or repeated offense that they are subject to criticism indefinitely, regardless of any future good deeds.