몇개고? - 이성민 (재벌집 막내아들)

This meme originated from a line spoken by actor Lee Sung-min, portraying Chairman Jin Yang-cheol in the JTBC drama 'Reborn Rich,' which aired in 2022. As the drama gained immense popularity, the meme began to spread widely from late 2022, after the relevant scene was broadcast.

"Myeot-gae-go?" is a line from the drama 'Reborn Rich,' where Chairman Jin Yang-cheol of Sunyang Group asks a sushi chef about the exact number of rice grains in a piece of sushi. This line symbolizes Chairman Jin Yang-cheol's extremely meticulous and flawless personality, and his pursuit of perfection, not missing even the smallest detail. It showcases his persistent nature to keenly delve into seemingly trivial matters to grasp their essence. The phrase is used in situations where one wants to ask for the core point, or to pressure someone for precise information.

• Myeot-gae-go?: Sounds like "Myut-geh-go?" with a soft, unreleased 't' sound at the end of "Myut."
• Lee Sung-min: (The actor's name)
• Jaebeoljip Mangnaeadeul: (The original Korean title of the drama, also known as 'Reborn Rich')

This meme is primarily used by viewers of all ages who watched the drama 'Reborn Rich.' It was particularly actively used among those who deeply empathized with and were immersed in Chairman Jin Yang-cheol's character and acting. It is a familiar meme to both men and women who consume drama-related content on internet communities and social media.

• When someone is excessively meticulous or demands unnecessarily detailed information, one might say "Myeot-gae-go?" while imitating Chairman Jin Yang-cheol's expression.
• When dissatisfied or questioning the outcome, quantity, or quality of something, one might ask, "So, how many?" (or "Myeot-gae-go?") to create pressure.
• This meme is also used to describe situations where an authoritative figure, like a boss or professor, surprises someone with an unexpected question, putting them on the spot.
• Example dialogue: "Even if a trained sushi chef usually uses 320 grains of rice for one piece of sushi, and 320 grains are appropriate for lunch, tell them 280 grains for a day like today or when serving with alcohol."

This meme can carry a nuance of pressure or sarcasm towards the other person. Therefore, caution is advised when using it with people who are not close or in serious situations, as it might be misunderstood or sound rude. Its meaning might not be conveyed to those unfamiliar with the meme's origin.