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Meme Name: Oppa Oppa, Do You Have a Car? Pronunciation: Oh-pah Oh-pah Chah Ee-ssuh?

This meme originated on February 20, 2021, when a video was first uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Wang Ganda'. Initially, it gained popularity on TikTok and Facebook under the nickname 'Oppa-nyeo' (Oppa Girl). Around the third quarter of 2022, it began to spread explosively through YouTube's algorithm. It enjoyed its peak popularity from late 2022 to early 2023. In December 2022, the person in the video appeared on 'Geunhwang Olympics' (Current Status Olympics), and in January 2023, they appeared on 'Ask Us Anything, Bodhisattva', maintaining its buzz. In February 2023, it was even mentioned as a "slightly past trend" on the show 'Running Man'.

The "Oppa Oppa, Do You Have a Car?" meme originated from a video featuring a dance performed to lyrics that say, "Oppa, Oppa, Oppa, do you have a lot of money? Oppa, Oppa, Oppa, do you have a car? Oppa, Oppa, Oppa, where is your house? Oppa, Oppa, Oppa, I'm expensive~" Superficially, it's a question asking if someone owns a car, but it actually carries the intention of checking their financial capability, specifically their wealth to own a car. It conveys a direct message that the progression of a relationship depends on the other person's financial status, which should match one's own perceived value. The person in the video performs unique gestures corresponding to each keyword like money, car, and house, with the steering wheel dance move being particularly popular.

This meme rapidly spread through short-form video platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, gaining widespread recognition to the extent that it was parodied on public and cable TV programs such as "Comedy Big League" and "SNL Korea." Various celebrities, including comedians Lee Su-ji and Pungja, also performed parodies of this meme. Therefore, it was broadly consumed across all generations, not limited to a specific age group or gender, but it was particularly active among younger generations who frequently enjoy short-form video content.

• The phrase "Oppa Oppa, Do You Have a Car?" can be used directly to humorously portray a situation of asking about someone's financial status.
• It's used to liven up the atmosphere by imitating the meme's signature 'steering wheel dance' or to create witty comments and posts using the song's lyrics.
• It's also utilized as a parody element in comedy shows or personal content to satirize or exaggerate specific situations.