a에게는 아직 12개의 b가 있습니다 - <명량> 최민식

This meme gained significant popularity with the release of the movie <The Admiral: Roaring Currents> in 2014. Along with the film's success, Admiral Yi Sun-sin's famous line became deeply ingrained in the public consciousness and has since been consistently used in various contexts.

The meme "A still has 12 B's" originates from the famous line "I still have twelve ships left" spoken by Admiral Yi Sun-sin in his report to King Seonjo in the movie <The Admiral: Roaring Currents>. This line encapsulates Admiral Yi's tragic determination and indomitable will to fight, even in a desperate situation with only 12 ships remaining against an overwhelming enemy force.

As a meme, it has expanded to mean that even in difficult or unfavorable circumstances, 'A' (the subject) still has '12' (a small but crucial number) of 'B' (resources, opportunities, hope, etc.) left, implying that they can challenge again or turn the situation around based on these remaining assets. It is primarily used humorously to describe one's predicament or to express a determination not to give up despite the challenges.

The Korean phrase 'A에게는 아직 12개의 B가 있습니다' is pronounced roughly as 'A-eh-ge-neun ah-jik yeol-du-gae-e B-ga it-seup-ni-da'. However, the meme is widely understood and referred to by its English translation: "A still has 12 B's."

The movie <The Admiral: Roaring Currents> surpassed 10 million viewers, receiving nationwide love, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin's famous quotes are widely known through history education. Therefore, this meme is not limited to a specific age or gender and is widely used and understood across all generations.

• "I still have a stomach that can eat 12 pieces of chicken." (When on a diet but can't give up chicken)
• "I messed up this exam, but I still have 12 next chances left." (When expressing the will to rise again after a failure)
• "I'm the only one left at the office, but I still have 12 hours left to drink coffee." (When humorously describing an overtime situation)