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Mild High Club's 'Homage' was released in 2016, but it began to be widely used both domestically and internationally as YouTube Shorts became a major video platform after 2020. In particular, the song gained popularity by frequently appearing in videos comparing celebrities' "prime days" with their current appearance. The meme 'Sometimes I miss my ex-girlfriend' began to gain significant traction, being actively used in Shorts videos by YouTubers and streamers from late 2024 to early 2025.

This meme utilizes the dreamy and nostalgic atmosphere of Mild High Club's song 'Homage' to express longing by comparing the "prime days" of a specific past object or person with their current appearance. It is primarily inserted into comparison content where the appearance in photos or videos has noticeably changed, conveying a faint longing or humorous regret for the good old days. The phrase 'Sometimes I miss my ex-girlfriend' serves as a metaphorical title expressing this nostalgia and longing. It applies not only to actual ex-girlfriends but also to various situations recalling past glory or good times.

It is particularly popular among young generations aged 10 to 30 who actively use YouTube Shorts. Viewers who enjoy content from celebrities, YouTubers, and streamers primarily consume and reproduce this meme. While short-form content itself is expanding to all age groups, due to the nature of memes, it tends to be actively used by younger demographics who are sensitive to online trends.

• A Shorts video showing a famous celebrity's fresh, early debut appearance alongside their current look, titled 'Sometimes I miss my ex-girlfriend'.
• A video comparing a game character's design from its good old days with its current design, expressing regret.
• A video featuring a YouTuber or streamer contrasting their past photos with their current appearance, incorporating self-deprecating humor.

While this meme uses the phrase 'ex-girlfriend' to metaphorically express longing for the past, caution should be exercised in its use as it can cause misunderstanding or offense in sensitive situations related to actual romantic relationships or breakups. Furthermore, when comparing a specific person's past and present, care must be taken not to use it for the purpose of disparaging changes in appearance or aging.