넘어갈게요 - 미미미누

Nuh-muh-gahl-geh-yoh - Mee-mee-mee-noo

The "Neomeogalgeyo" meme began to gain traction with the popularity of educational YouTuber Mimiminu's content series, "Heosu Pandokgi" (Fake Student Detector). The "Heosu Pandokgi" content has been actively produced since around 2020, and this catchphrase has since spread across social media and blogs, continuing to be used consistently, even being mentioned as a trending meme in 2024.

This meme is a catchphrase primarily used by YouTuber Mimiminu in his "Heosu Pandokgi" content. "Heosu Pandokgi" is content where Mimiminu visits students studying to distinguish between "Silsus" (real students who genuinely study) and "Heosus" (fake students who only pretend to study). If Mimiminu determines a student to be a "Heosu" through conversation or observing their study habits, he says "Neomeogalgeyo" (I'll move on) without further questions, proceeding to the next student. Therefore, this meme is used to signify that when a subject or situation doesn't meet expectations or is deemed not worth discussing further, one will lightly disregard it and move on to the next thing.

Primarily popular among young people aged 10 to 20, especially test-takers and students. Because Mimiminu's content is deeply related to education and college entrance exams, his main audience of teenagers and young adults actively uses this meme. There are also instances where people in their 30s or older, including parents, are aware of and use it.

This meme is primarily used when someone's words or actions are somewhat absurd or deemed no longer worth discussing. For example, upon discovering a notebook full of doodles unrelated to studying, one might say "Neomeogalgeyo" to dismiss the situation. Additionally, among K-POP fans, it's sometimes used to humorously react to the quirky or amusing actions of their favorite idol (bias), often accompanied by Mimiminu's expression, saying "Neomeogalgeyo." It can also be used as an indirect way to playfully move past an awkward situation.

The humor of the "Neomeogalgeyo" meme tends to be maximized when used with Mimiminu's cynical expression. Therefore, if used only verbally without the accompanying expression or situational context, the meme's original intent or humor might not be properly conveyed. Furthermore, as it carries the nuance of disregarding someone's words or actions, caution should be exercised when using it in serious or sensitive situations, as it could offend the other person.