memedics

A mocking nickname aimed at singer Kim Jang-hoon's distinctive (and much-derided) singing style. What started as internet trolls' ridicule of his vocals spiraled into an affectionate meme ecosystem that ironically boosted his public visibility.

Slang using "malatang" (a spicy Chinese soup popular with kids) for children and "ssanghwatang" (a traditional Korean herbal tea associated with older people) for adults. It emerged as a less derogatory replacement for the term "jaemmini," which had become an insult for children.