7호선 단소 살인마

Meme Name: 7호선 단소 살인마 (Line 7 Danso Killer) Pronunciation: "Chil-ho-seon Dan-so Sal-in-ma" (pronounced roughly as "Chill-ho-sun Dahn-so Sahl-in-mah").

The original video for the "7호선 단소 살인마" (Line 7 Danso Killer) meme was first uploaded to YouTube on May 9, 2015. However, it began gaining significant internet fame in April 2017. The video quickly became popular, reaching 2.21 million views within a day of its initial release on Facebook.

This meme originated from a real incident on Seoul Subway Line 7, where an intoxicated elderly man, holding a danso (a Korean bamboo flute), swore at passengers and caused a disturbance. Although the man used the danso in a threatening manner, he did not commit any actual murder-related criminal acts. The nickname "Danso Killer" was given by netizens, presumed to be a humorous exaggeration inspired by the "Spoon Killer" meme. It captures the unexpected humor arising from the actions of the disruptive drunk and the reactions of the citizens confronting him. The intoxicated individual involved in the incident was later revealed to have 22 prior criminal convictions.

The "7호선 단소 살인마" meme has been widely parodied and reinterpreted across various online platforms and comedy programs, making it well-known to all age groups who enjoy internet culture. It has become a familiar meme to both men and women who consume online humor and Korean popular culture, not limited to a specific gender or age group.

The "7호선 단소 살인마" meme has been parodied in various content. YouTuber Double B created several parody videos, making this character a signature part of their content

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. Jang Bbi Jju parodied this meme alongside the Joker and the Airport Thief in a promotional video for The Witcher drama

. On King Doo Han TV, comedian Han Hyun-min played the role of the Danso man in a parody

. The KBS comedy program "Gae Seung Ja" parodied it in a segment called "Line 1 Villain"

. It has also been used in various media, including Korail TV's KTX-related video

, Workdol's flight attendant experience episode

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Since the "7호선 단소 살인마" meme originated from a real subway disturbance incident, while enjoying the humorous aspects of the meme, one should refrain from causing disturbances in public places or threatening others. The term "killer" is an exaggerated nickname and does not imply actual murder; this should be understood when using the meme. It should not be used to overlook the seriousness of the actual incident or to justify actions that threaten public safety.