ppap

P-P-A-P (pronounced by saying each letter: Pee-Pee-Ay-Pee)

The PPAP meme began to gain popularity in August 2016 when the song 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen,' released by Japanese comedian and DJ Piko-Taro, spread globally via YouTube. It gained explosive popularity especially after Justin Bieber shared the video, calling it his "favorite internet video."

PPAP is an acronym for the lyrics 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen,' referring to a simple and addictive song and dance that combines a pen, an apple, and a pineapple. Rather than having a profound meaning, its core appeal lies in the fun and addictiveness derived from its repetitive lyrics and unique choreography.

The PPAP meme gained popularity among a wide range of age groups worldwide, particularly resonating with children and teenagers. Thanks to its simple and easy-to-follow nature, it established itself as a meme enjoyable by people of all ages and genders.

Due to the simple structure of the original song, the PPAP meme was used in various parodies and remixes. For example, many parody videos were created by digitally combining objects in one's hand to form new combinations. Many celebrities, including TWICE's Tzuyu and Chaeyoung

, utilized this meme. Furthermore, Gwangnyeoni

and the Merchant

from the Korean Folk Village also performed PPAP, bringing much laughter.