Ppikki Ppikki

The 'Ppikki Ppikki' meme is one of the most popular challenges. This meme originated from the cheering culture of the KIA Tigers baseball team. In particular, the "Ppikki Ppikki Out Song," led by KIA Tigers cheerleader Lee Joo-eun, quickly spread through social media platforms such as TikTok, gaining widespread popularity.

"Ppikki Ppikki" is derived from the melody of the song "My Lecon" by jtl, which is used as a cheer song when the KIA Tigers switch from defense to offense. The catchy melody and the phrase "Ppikki Ppikki" became widely recognized, contributing to its viral spread. Especially, a direct camera recording of cheerleader Lee Joo-eun performing it has surpassed 58 million views, further increasing its fame.

This meme has also evolved into a "Ppikki Ppikki Song" dance challenge, characterized by thumb gestures and arm movements. The dance move is commonly used as a celebration when an opposing batter strikes out. Thanks to the song’s addictive rhythm and humorous pronunciation, it quickly became a trend among the younger generation.