What Is ‘Ningning Is the Maknae’ Trend About? aespa Meme Explained

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As a long-time fan of K-pop and Aespa, I find myself utterly amused by the recent viral “Ningning is the maknae” meme that has swept across social media platforms like wildfire. Being deeply rooted in Korean culture and etiquette myself, I can’t help but chuckle at the irony of this situation.

A meme titled “Ningning is the maknae” has swept through TikTok, focusing on Ningning, the youngest member of the K-pop group Aespa. This group has been garnering attention recently due to their multiple wins at the 2024 Mnet Asian Music Awards, or MAMA Awards.

Here is everything fans need to know about the ‘Ningning is the maknae’ meme and how it became viral across social media platforms.

‘Ningning is the maknae’ meme explained

On TikTok, Ningning, or Ning Yizhou as she’s also known, the gifted vocalist in the girl group Aespa, has become a trending topic. The buzz started after a video clip of hers from a recent livestream was shared on the platform, leading to a flood of memes being created around her.

In the video under discussion, Ningning, who is the youngest member of her four-person group (also known as the maknae), was the one to initially taste a cake. This action led to a flurry of online reactions from fans. The situation gained traction when TikTok user @ludicrousdonut commented on Ningning eating first, humorously pointing out that in Korea, it’s customary for the elders to eat before the youngest (maknae). She found it surprising that Ningning, being the youngest, was the one to eat first.

Here’s the reaction video shared on TikTok:

@ludicrousdonut

i am MY dont come for me #aespa

♬ original sound – um. no.

The eating moments of Ningning became widely popular on TikTok and X (previously Twitter), with users posting edited clips and memes related to the event. They often used the catchphrase “Ningning devoured” and shared humorous content based on the incident. Ningning’s act of eating before her seniors garnered online attention due to a Korean cultural custom regarding etiquette, which is widely observed by many.

In this situation, a tradition exists where the youngest individuals allow older ones to begin eating first as a sign of respect. However, contrary to this custom, Ningning – who is the youngest member of Aespa – was the first to take a bite from the cake while her elder group members were still in prayer.

Despite the rapid spread of the “Ningning is the maknae” meme, neither the singer nor any other member of aespa have responded to it yet.

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2024-11-30 03:10