wo xing shi(워씽시 챌린지)

Meme Name: Wo Xing Shi (Wo Xing Shi Challenge)

The Wo Xing Shi Challenge originated on Chinese TikTok after the song '我姓石 (Wo Xing Shi)' by Chinese singer Gu Xi (顾夕) was released on June 23, 2022. It later spread to become a meme in South Korea, primarily on TikTok and YouTube, during the latter half of 2023.

'Wo Xing Shi' is written as "我姓石 (wǒ xìng shí)" in Chinese, meaning "My surname is Shi," or "I am Shi." This meme is based on a lively song where individuals with different surnames boast about themselves in each verse. A key characteristic of the song is its active use of rhymes ending in the "-i" sound, connecting to the pronunciation of '石 (Shi)' in '我姓石'. In its challenge format, one person shouts "Wo Xing Shi," and then others take turns or move to a different spot to perform the Zero Two dance.

Pronounced roughly as 'Woe Shing Shee' (or 'Wuh Shing Shee'). The 'Xing' part is similar to 'shing' or 'sing' in English, and 'Shi' is like 'she'.

Primarily popular among the younger generation, especially users who actively engage with TikTok and YouTube. It has also spread widely among those sensitive to youth cultural trends, with K-Pop groups even participating in the challenge.

The Wo Xing Shi Challenge is primarily used in video content. It is performed by having a person in the center call out "Wo Xing Shi," after which others, positioned to their sides or behind them, take turns or move to a different spot to perform the Zero Two dance.