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Hal Su Itda - Park Sang-young

Hahl soo eet-dah - Pahrk Sahng-yuhng

This meme originated in August 2016 during the men's individual épée fencing final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, as fencer Park Sang-young achieved a dramatic come-from-behind victory. At a critical moment when Park Sang-young was trailing 10-14, he was captured on TV muttering to himself, "Hal su itda" (I can do it). This instantly became a huge sensation and quickly spread nationwide.

"Hal su itda" is what fencer Park Sang-young exclaimed to encourage himself during the 2016 Rio Olympics final, even when defeat seemed imminent. It symbolizes strong self-belief and an indomitable will, conveying that if one approaches any difficult situation with a positive mindset and refuses to give up, they can ultimately succeed.

This meme is widely used across all age groups, not limited to a specific age or gender. It is particularly popular as a message of courage and hope for individuals facing challenging goals or experiencing setbacks, such as job seekers, students preparing for exams, and athletes.