어서 와 - 이승철 (슈퍼스타k4)

Meme Name: Welcome - Lee Seung-cheol (Superstar K4)

This meme originated from a comment made by judge Lee Seung-cheol to Hong Dae-kwang in episode 8 of Superstar K4, which aired on October 5, 2012. This scene, which emerged during an interview with audition qualifiers just before the live broadcast, quickly gained immense popularity when it was circulated in online communities as an 'evil editing' version, often alongside Yoo Seung-woo. Lee Seung-cheol himself recognized the meme's existence and popularity from 2013 onwards, actively using it in concert titles, advertisements, and on Twitter. It continued to be consistently used across various media until 2015, maintaining strong vitality.

The 'Welcome' meme originated from the unique facial expression of judge Lee Seung-cheol as he said "Eoseo Wa" (Welcome) to Hong Dae-kwang. The combination of his sparkling eyes under the spotlight, a dazed yet peculiar expression, a slightly raised head and eyelashes, faint lines near his front teeth, and a subtitle slightly cut off at the top right corner, all contribute to a cheesy yet subtly enigmatic vibe. It is primarily parodied in forms such as 'Welcome to XXX,' or 'Welcome. Is this your first time at XXX?' and is used to welcome or introduce someone who is new to a particular place or situation. Occasionally, it is also used ironically to 'welcome' someone to a place they don't want to go.

Uh-suh Wah - Ee Seung-chul (Superstar K4)

This meme originated from the popular TV show Superstar K and has been utilized across various fields, including internet communities, video media, games, advertisements, and music. Therefore, it is a meme familiar to all generations and both genders, not limited to a specific age group or gender.

• "Welcome, is this your first time on 2 Days & 1 Night?" (2 Days & 1 Night broadcast caption)
• "Welcome, is this your first time in prison?" (SimCity game achievement name)
• "Welcome, is this your first time with BTS?" (Lyrics from BTS's 'Dope')
• "Welcome, is this your first time in business?" (Baek Jong-won's comment from Baek Jong-won's Food Truck)
• "Welcome... is this your first time in the military?" (BTS Jin's comment on J-Hope's enlistment news)