12 Ridiculously Viral K-Pop And Korean Moments From 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics had its fair share of memes: From heartthrobs to historic moments, a lot happened in just two short weeks! Check out some of the viral moments that have to do with K-Pop or Korea below.
1. This Insane Olympic Look-A-Like
German-Brazilian volleyball player Júlia Bergmann went viral for her resemblance to TWICE‘s Nayeon.
Im Nayeon? WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN HERE pic.twitter.com/rIszM0i7bD
— fab!៹☕️ (@onlyabonce) August 4, 2024
AAAA UR GONNA B MY BABE https://t.co/CUEsBz5W2d pic.twitter.com/Zm11V0iZnV
— * -* (@sanapomuring) August 4, 2024
2. Sassy Korean Shooter Choe Dae Han
His posture quickly gained attention on Twitter!
That back tooch??? He really ✨served✨ the country pic.twitter.com/A2yGqL6Wku
— Kim Chi (@KimChi_Chic) July 31, 2024
3. The Historic Selfie Between South and North Korea
This moment is more than just a photo.
9. South Korea-North Korea sponsored selfie pic.twitter.com/ffXB7XV0Ze
— Madni Aghadi (@hey_madni) August 12, 2024
4. David and Goliath
With a difference of 60 kg (132 lbs), Teddy Riner of France and Lee Joon Hwan of South Korea went viral as an unlikely match.
🇫🇷🇰🇷 60kg apart! Another strange fight took place at the Olympic Games
In the 1/4 finals of the team judo tournament, the South Korean team pitted 175 cm Lee Yong Hwan, weighing 80 kg, against the legendary Teddy Riner from France, 204 cm tall and weighing 140 kg.
The result of… pic.twitter.com/yIPpZzEau8
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) August 3, 2024
5. The Blatant Disrespect
Unfortunately, there were all kinds of careless mistakes disrespecting South Korea.
@thebryanjun
6. Iconic Shooter Kim Yeji
Perhaps the most viral moment to come out of the Korean Olympics team is Shooter Kim Yeji who took over the world with her unmatched charisma.
Best record pic.twitter.com/6NMSofEpyP
— DENIE.. (@Iam_denie) August 12, 2024
7. The Proud BTS ARMY Olympians
Thai Olympic weightlifter Duangaksorn Chaidee sported some BT21 hair clips, letting everyone know she’s a big BTS fan.
Additionally, Italian artistic gymnast Elisa Iorio rocked her BTS tattoo!
8. K-Pop Shooter Memes
These memes compare groups like aespa and NewJeans to viral shooters from the Olympics.
— 십 / 🎮 (@sibforyoux) August 3, 2024
I’m crying Why is this so accurate? especially daerin 😭 pic.twitter.com/nmanNR4O9a
— ෆ Kumu ෆ (@haerinskumu) August 3, 2024
9. This “Lovely Runner” Parody
Check out that height difference!
Olympic athletes did a parody of Lovely Runner!! 40cm height difference 😂
Kim Suji (diver): 153 cm
Oh Sanguk (fencer): 192 cmOh Sanguk has won 2 gold medals in Paris Olympics (individual and team events) 🎉 pic.twitter.com/Fhbe08bmI8
— ☂️ (@memorythatilost) August 2, 2024
10. Heartthrob Fencer Oh Sang-Uk
Everyone in the world fell for him.
@begim.kor Handsome Olympic champion 2024 👏🏻🥇😍 #ohsanguk #korean #olympics2024 #parisolympics2024 #fencing #fencer #kpop #오상욱
11. SHINee’s Minho and Lee Dong Wook’s Appearance
Did you catch them?
For those who can't find them 😭 pic.twitter.com/GSIa9zZZdF
— Gabby 🦁🍑 (@daegorr) August 7, 2024
12. BTS’s Jin Carrying The Torch…And Looking Good Doing It
Let’s end the list with the iconic moment that kicked things off!
Jin carrying the torch! pic.twitter.com/I5uDw9ruXA
— jam (@ssujamss) July 14, 2024
