○과 사는 ○○

Oh-gwa sah-neun Oh-oh (pronounced roughly as "Oh-gwa sah-neun Oh-oh," where 'Oh' represents the placeholder character '○')

This meme began to gain popularity when director Jang Hang-jun's film 'The Man Who Lives with the King,' released on February 4, 2026, surpassed 10 million viewers and achieved great success. As the film gained explosive popularity, exceeding 16 million viewers as of April 10, 2026, parodies using the film's title spread across the internet.

The '○과 사는 ○○' meme is a parody of the title of director Jang Hang-jun's film 'The Man Who Lives with the King.' Just as the film tells the story of the deposed King Danjong and Eom Heung-do, who protects him, this meme is used to wittily express one's identity or situation (○○) that has been shaped by living with or being deeply involved with a specific subject (○). It is primarily used to describe oneself by connecting to something that plays a significant part in one's life.

Since the film 'The Man Who Lives with the King' achieved great success, attracting 16 million viewers with reviews like "it would be enjoyable for all generations," this meme is widely used by internet users of all ages who have watched the film or heard about its box office success. It is particularly popular among the younger generation who wish to humorously express their daily lives or hobbies.

• "A cat butler who lives with a cat" (고양이와 사는 집사)
• "An office worker who lives with overtime" (야근과 사는 직장인)
• "A mother who lives with childcare" (육아와 사는 엄마)

Since this meme is fundamentally a parody of a specific movie title, its meaning might be difficult to convey to those unfamiliar with the original film 'The Man Who Lives with the King.' Furthermore, depending on the '○' and '○○' used, there is a possibility it could be interpreted with negative or derogatory connotations, so it is best to use it carefully, considering the situation and context.