추앙해요

Choo-ahng-heh-yo

The "Chuanghaeyo" meme gained significant popularity starting from the broadcast period of the JTBC drama 'My Liberation Notes', from April 9, 2022, to May 29, 2022. It first appeared as a line spoken by Yeom Mi-jeong (played by Kim Ji-won) in the second episode, early in the drama's run. Initially considered somewhat unfamiliar, it began to establish itself as a popular phrase by the fifth episode. Even after the drama concluded, it continued to be frequently mentioned alongside "Gu-ssi-al-i" (a term referring to longing for Mr. Gu) and was actively used until the end of 2022.

"Chuanghaeyo" is a meme that originated from a line spoken by Yeom Mi-jeong, the protagonist of 'My Liberation Notes', to Mr. Gu (played by Son Suk-ku). The word '추앙' (chuang) literally means 'to highly revere and look up to'. Yeom Mi-jeong used it by saying, "I've never been filled. So, adore me. Fill me completely. Love isn't enough. Adore me." This expresses a desire for unconditional support and deep respect that goes beyond mere love, aiming to fill her own deficiencies. When Mr. Gu asked, "How do you adore someone?", Yeom Mi-jeong replied, "It's cheering them on. Believing you can do anything. That anything is possible. Cheering them on," thus defining 'chuang' as an act of fully trusting and supporting someone. This meme resonated deeply by representing the inner feelings of modern people who are exhausted in relationships and have low self-esteem.

This meme was widely used, primarily among the viewership of the drama 'My Liberation Notes'. In particular, it gained significant popularity among both men and women across various age groups, from their 20s to 50s, who resonated with the drama's realistic dialogue and profound messages, feeling exhausted by daily life and experiencing inner deficiencies.

• "Adore me. I've never been filled. Bastards, bastards... All the guys I've met were bastards. So, adore me. Fill me completely. Love isn't enough. Adore me."
• "How do you adore someone?"
• "It's cheering them on. Believing you can do anything. That anything is possible. Cheering them on."
• "I missed you, immensely. Saying it makes it feel real. I think I really missed you immensely. I wanted to crush you and just eat you in one bite. Don't I adore well now?"

The "Chuanghaeyo" meme is an expression that originated from the deep emotions and context of the drama's characters. Therefore, using it in lighthearted or playful situations can diminish its original serious and desperate meaning or lead to misunderstandings. It is best used when genuinely wishing to express deep respect and unconditional support to someone.