끝. - 오진혁
The End. - Oh Jin-hyeok Kkeut. - O Jin-hyeokPronunciation
"Kkeut." (pronounced like "kuh-eut," with a short, clipped 'eut' sound similar to the 'ut' in 'put' but unrounded). "Oh Jin-hyeok" (pronounced "Oh Jin-hyuck").
Origin
This meme originated from the single word "Kkeut" (meaning "The End" or "Finished") uttered by archer Oh Jin-hyeok after he shot the final arrow, securing the gold medal for the men's team archery final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Period of Popularity
This meme began to gain popularity in the summer of 2021, immediately after archer Oh Jin-hyeok shot the final arrow in the men's team archery final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Meaning
The "Kkeut." meme symbolizes the perfect conclusion of a game or task and a definitive victory. It is used to express a sense of relief and accomplishment when something has been successfully completed. Oh Jin-hyeok himself explained at the time, "It meant 'don't struggle, my juniors, I've finished it.'"
Demographics
Originating from the nationwide interest in the South Korean national archery team's Olympic gold medal win, this meme is widely used not only by sports fans but also by all generations and genders.
Usage Examples
It is primarily used when someone has successfully completed a task, when there is nothing left to do, or when announcing that a situation has completely ended. Video clips and image macros (jjalbangs) of Oh Jin-hyeok saying "Kkeut" are actively shared online and are also utilized in various parody videos.
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