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The memes and slang related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar took the internet by storm in various forms, fueled by the excellent performance of the South Korean national football team. Beyond just the match results, the players' fighting spirit and moving moments gave birth to numerous memes and popular phrases.

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These memes began to gain concentrated popularity during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar tournament, which ran from November 20 to December 18, 2022. They spread explosively, especially during the South Korean national football team's group stage matches and their advancement to the Round of 16.

The memes and slang related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar largely carry the following meanings:

• The most important thing is an unbreakable spirit (중꺾마, Jung-kkeok-ma): This phrase originally came from an interview with Deft (Kim Hyuk-kyu), a player from the DRX team that won the 2022 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds). At the time, DRX, considered the underdog, overcame strong teams to win, and a news article title, "The most important thing is an unbreakable spirit," resonated deeply. This phrase became a nationwide sensation during the miraculous moment when the South Korean national football team defeated Portugal to advance to the Round of 16 in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, as players held up a Taegeukgi (Korean flag) with this phrase written on it. It signifies an indomitable will and spirit to move forward without giving up, even in the face of difficulties.

• Who cares? (알빠임?, Al-ppa-im?): This popular phrase originated before the 2022 Qatar World Cup match against Portugal. A Twitter user posted, "Isn't it just about beating Portugal?" When another user replied, "They're a championship contender..," the first user retorted, "Who cares?" (알빠임?). After South Korea defeated Portugal 2-1 and advanced to the Round of 16, this tweet was re-highlighted and gained immense popularity. It's a compound of 'al ba (what one should care about) + im,' used with a positive and challenging nuance meaning 'it doesn't matter,' or 'I'll try anyway.'

• Hwang Hee-chan's shirtless celebration: Hwang Hee-chan's dramatic game-winning goal against Portugal, followed by him taking off his jersey in celebration, became a huge topic. This powerful celebration left a strong impression and, along with his muscular physique, spawned various parodies, establishing itself as a meme. Hwang Hee-chan stated that he knew he would receive a yellow card but expressed it as an act of joy and confidence.

• Cho Gue-sung related memes: Cho Gue-sung, who scored two goals against Ghana and rose to World Cup stardom, gained explosive popularity with his outstanding looks and skills, earning him the nickname 'Man-jjit-nam' (a man who just walked out of a comic book). Everything about him became a hot topic, including the rapid increase in his Instagram followers.

• Mascot La'eeb's "footless" meme: La'eeb, the official mascot of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is a character designed to resemble an Arab traditional turban and headwear. Its unique design, lacking feet, became a meme, leading to the phrase "the footless mascot."

• Bento-less Bento-ho: After coach Paulo Bento was ejected during the Ghana match, he couldn't be on the bench for the Portugal match. The situation of the team having to play without its coach was dubbed 'Bento-less Bento-ho' (Bento's team without Bento). Despite this, South Korea defeated Portugal, and the phrase came to be used to praise a team that achieved good results even in adversity.

These memes were widely consumed by the general public across all age groups, extending beyond just football fans. Specifically, 'The most important thing is an unbreakable spirit' and 'Who cares?' were widely used in daily life and various online communities, primarily among the younger generation (MZ generation). Memes related to Hwang Hee-chan and Cho Gue-sung gained popularity not only among football fans but also among both men and women interested in popular culture.