진격의 oo - <진격의 거인>

Meme Name: Attack on OO - <Attack on Titan> Pronunciation: "Jin-gyeok-ui OO" (pronounced roughly as "Jihn-gyuk-wee OO"). The original series title is "Jin-gyeok-ui Geo-in" (pronounced "Jihn-gyuk-wee Guh-een").

This meme gained significant popularity starting April 7, 2013, when the first season of the anime 'Attack on Titan' began airing. The anime's intense opening theme songs and unique direction were actively used as parody material. Since then, related parodies have consistently appeared with each new season, establishing it as a long-loved meme. Opening songs, especially 'Guren no Yumiya' (Crimson Bow and Arrow), became highly popular after being remixed into various video content.

The 'Attack on OO' meme takes the phrase 'Attack on' from the title of the popular anime 'Attack on Titan' and uses it to emphasize or satirize a specific subject or situation. Its primary meaning involves superimposing iconic opening sequences or specific scenes from the original anime onto other content (e.g., celebrities, games, political figures, daily life) to create humor by borrowing the original's tragic grandeur or overwhelming atmosphere. This goes beyond simply borrowing the title; it can be seen as a form of secondary creation culture that utilizes the original work's visual and auditory elements.

This meme originated among fans of the 'Attack on Titan' anime and manga. However, by combining with content from various fields, it has been consumed across all generations, encompassing a wide range of ages and genders. Since parodies have appeared in numerous areas such as comedy shows, webtoons, games, and political satire, it is not limited to a specific consumer group and is well-known among both men and women.

• Attack on Mappagi: A segment from Gag Concert's 700th episode special that parodied 'Attack on Titan'.
• Attack on Mukbang: Actor Ha Jung-woo's eating scenes, combined with 'Attack on Titan', gained popularity and were also known as 'Attack on Ha Jung-woo'.

• Attack on Teletubbies: A parody video featuring the characters from the children's program 'Teletubbies' appearing in the 'Attack on Titan' opening.