옳게 된 xx

The Korean phrase "옳게 된 XX" is pronounced roughly as "Ol-geh Dwen X X."

• "옳게" (Olhge) sounds like "ol-geh" (like 'ol' in 'old' and 'geh' like 'get' without the 't').
• "된" (Doen) sounds like "dwen" (like 'dwe' in 'dwell' with an 'n' sound).
• "XX" is pronounced like the letters "X X" in English.

The 'Olhge doen XX' meme began gaining popularity online around 2017-2018. Its origin traces back to a Korean TV show called 'Baeknyeonsonnim Jagiya' (백년손님 자기야), which aired around 2016. During an episode titled 'Korean Son-in-law vs. Greek Son-in-law,' a father-in-law character remarked, "That's why Greece has such a deep history. A truly proper country is like that!" This scene spread online as a 'jjalbang' (짤방, a viral image or clip) and subsequently became popular.

This meme is literally used to praise or positively evaluate something that one considers to be right, desirable, and ideal from their own perspective. The crucial point here is that it signifies a subjective standard of what is "right in one's own eyes." Therefore, even if someone describes something as 'Olhge doen XX,' others might view that same thing negatively. Initially, it was predominantly used as 'Olhge doen Nara' (옳게 된 나라, "a truly proper country") to commend the customs or culture of a specific nation. However, its meaning gradually expanded, allowing various subjects, not just countries, to be inserted into the 'XX' part.

This meme spread primarily through online communities and is widely used by all age groups who use the internet, without being limited to a specific age or gender.

• "Olhge doen Anime Adaptation" (A properly done anime adaptation)
• "Olhge doen Packaging" (Proper packaging)
• "Olhge doen Convenience Store" (A proper convenience store)
• Recently, it's also used for positive evaluations of specific situations or decisions, such as "Olhge doen Verdict...!" (A proper verdict!).

The expression 'Olhge doen XX' entirely reflects the subjective judgment of the person using it. Therefore, it's advisable to be aware that even if you praise something as 'Olhge doen XX,' it might be controversial or perceived negatively by others.