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Meme Name: Jo Hye-ryun and the Curse of Tae Bo

• Jo Hye-ryun: "Joh Hye-ryun" (like "Joe" for Jo, "heh-yeh" for Hye, and "ryoon" for Ryun)
• Gwa: "Gwah" (rhymes with "wah")
• Tae Bo: "Tay-boh" (like the exercise "Tae Bo")
• Eui: "Ee" (as in "see")
• Jeo-ju: "Juh-joo" (like "juh" as in "jug," and "joo" as in "juice")
• Combined: "Joh Hye-ryun-gwa Tay-boh-ee Juh-joo"

The "Jo Hye-ryun and the Curse of Tae Bo" meme originated from the Tae Bo diet DVD released by Jo Hye-ryun in 2003. This DVD, which even had a second volume released in 2006, was highly popular at the time. The meme began to gain significant traction online around 2018, spreading primarily through the DC Inside Jo Hye-ryun Minor Gallery. The video "Jo Hye-ryun and the Curse of Tae Bo" created by video producer Maesaengi played a crucial role in its widespread adoption. In 2019, Jo Hye-ryun herself further popularized the meme by mentioning and enjoying it on radio and television broadcasts.

This meme originated from the Tae Bo diet DVD released by comedian Jo Hye-ryun in 2003. Tae Bo is an aerobic exercise combining Taekwondo and boxing movements, and Jo Hye-ryun's DVD gained immense popularity at the time. "Jo Hye-ryun and the Curse of Tae Bo" specifically refers to a meme derived from videos that combine Jo Hye-ryun's Tae Bo footage with the Shantae OST. This meme was actively spread by "anti-fans pretending to be fans" or "concept fans" within the DC Inside Jo Hye-ryun Minor Gallery. Initially, it was sometimes misunderstood as a way to mock Jo Hye-ryun, but it gradually evolved into a playful concept, positively impacting Jo Hye-ryun's public image. Currently, it is used with the emoticon '@==(^0^)@' and phrases like "태 보 해" (Tae Bo Hae, meaning "Do Tae Bo") or "절 대 태 보 해" (Jeol Dae Tae Bo Hae, meaning "Absolutely Do Tae Bo").

It is primarily used by the younger generation, aged 10s to 30s, who actively engage with online communities like DC Inside and streaming platforms such as Twitch. As Jo Hye-ryun herself embraced the meme and mentioned it on broadcasts, it has also become known to a wider age range.

This meme is mainly used in online chats with the phrases "태 보 해" or "절 대 태 보 해" along with the '@==(^0^)@' emoticon to encourage or emphasize a specific action. It is also used when discussions revolve around Taekwondo, boxing, or punching. Furthermore, it is cleverly applied in situations where a word sounds similar to 'Tae Bo,' such as '퇴보' (to regress or degenerate). The meme is also parodied in various content like VRChat and GetAmped, or combined with other music to create secondary works such as "Mul Tae Bo City" and "Tae Borovania." Jo Hye-ryun's Tae Bo videos or songs frequently appear as requested tracks in Twitch's 'BGM auctions.'

While the "Jo Hye-ryun and the Curse of Tae Bo" meme is now a culture that Jo Hye-ryun herself lightheartedly embraces and enjoys, its initial spread had a complex context. There were past controversies related to Jo Hye-ryun's image, and the meme was initially perceived by some as a form of mockery. Therefore, even though it is currently used positively, it is advisable to understand the meme's background and use it carefully to avoid causing discomfort to others.