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This meme began to gain popularity in mid-2019, during the broadcast of Mnet's idol survival program 'Produce X 101'. It originated specifically from a scene in Episode 4 where MONSTA X's Joohoney taught Starship Entertainment trainee Ham Wonjin how to 'clap' (박수).

'Ppeuaksu' is an internet meme derived from the unique and exaggerated clapping motion and pronunciation demonstrated by MONSTA X's Joohoney while teaching Ham Wonjin how to clap. It refers to a form of clapping that is cuter or more exaggerated than typical clapping, often used to give cheerful praise or encouragement in specific situations.

It is primarily used within the K-POP fandom, especially among viewers who watched 'Produce X 101' and fans of related idols such as Ham Wonjin and Joohoney. It is actively consumed mainly by young people in their teens and twenties.

• When a friend makes a cute mistake, people might shout "Ppeuaksu!" and mimic the action.
• The expression "Ppeuaksu" is used to cheerfully encourage someone's clumsy but effortful attempts.

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Ppeu-ak-su (pronounced roughly like "Puh-AHK-soo," with a short, sharp "Puh" sound at the beginning, and 'AHK' as in 'sock').