영화 <신세계> 관련 유행어

The popular phrases from the movie <New World> began to spread rapidly immediately after the film's release on February 21, 2013. Within a week of its release, several famous lines already showed signs of becoming popular catchphrases among audiences, and they have since been consistently referenced, establishing themselves as iconic memes in Korean cinema. When the movie was re-released on May 21, 2020, it was once again widely discussed, proving its enduring popularity.

The popular phrases from the movie <New World> primarily originate from the intense dialogue of its characters.

• "You, let's do a job together." (Korean: 너, 나하고 일 하나 같이 하자): This line is spoken by Chief Kang (played by Choi Min-sik) to rookie police officer Lee Ja-sung (played by Lee Jung-jae), instructing him to go undercover in 'Goldmoon,' the largest criminal organization in Korea. It marks a crucial starting point for the film's central conflict and is metaphorically used when making a secret or dangerous proposal to someone.
• "I'll let you live." (Korean: 살려는 드릴게): This sarcastic remark is made by Lee Joong-gu (played by Park Sung-woong) to the directors who come to see him regarding the chairmanship of Goldmoon. It is used to convey a dismissive attitude towards someone or to imply reluctantly sparing them, effectively showcasing Joong-gu's cold and arrogant personality.
• "It's a good day to die." (Korean: 거 죽기 딱 좋은 날씨네): Lee Joong-gu utters this line while smoking his last cigarette as he is being arrested and dragged away by the police. It carries a sense of grim composure, maintaining equanimity even when facing imminent death. It is often quoted when one is in a difficult situation, expressing resignation or a grim determination. This line is known to be inspired by the Native American saying, "It is a good day to die!"
• "Come at me, come at me!" (Korean: 드루와 드루와): This is what Jung Chung (played by Hwang Jung-min) shouts just before he begins fighting multiple enemies in an elevator. Known to be an ad-lib by actor Hwang Jung-min, it is primarily used in situations where one provocatively challenges opponents and initiates a fight, even in overwhelming circumstances.

This meme was widely loved by all age groups who watched the movie <New World>. Despite the film's main narrative focusing on loyalty and betrayal among male characters, it received high acclaim not only from male audiences but also from female audiences. According to Naver Movies' gender viewing trends, there were three times more female viewers than male viewers, and women gave higher ratings. In 2013, a fandom even formed to the extent that an 'only event' called 'Goldmoon Shareholders' Meeting' was held.

• "Starting a new project, boss, you, let's do a job together!"
• "You messed up this exam? Next time, I'll let you live."
• "So much work today. It's a good day to die."
• "Alright, who wants to present first? Come at me, come at me!"

Since the popular phrases from the movie <New World> largely originate from the rough dialogue of the noir genre, it is important to consider the situation and the audience when using them. Expressions like "I'll let you live" or "Come at me, come at me!" can easily give off a dismissive or aggressive nuance, so it's best to use them humorously among close friends or when metaphorically describing specific situations. Additionally, the "You, let's do a job together" meme has been used for political parody, so caution is advised as it could lead to misunderstandings when used in a political context.

The Korean meme name "영화 <신세계> 관련 유행어" can be approximated for English speakers as: "Young-hwa Shin-seh-gye Gwal-lyeon Yoo-haeng-uh"