Jeju Island Authentic Dialect

The "Jeju Island Authentic Dialect" meme originated from an interview conducted by JTBC News during Typhoon Maysak in 2020. At the time, an elderly Jeju resident, Kim Jeong-ja, spoke in a strong Jeju dialect, which quickly spread across the internet and became a major topic of discussion.

This meme gained popularity especially on video platforms like YouTube. A YouTube user uploaded the interview video with the title "Unintelligible Jeju Dialect," which started attracting attention. The video gained traction through the algorithm and spread widely. The difficulty of understanding Jeju dialect without subtitles became a focal point, leading to the creation of numerous parody videos.

The "Jeju Island Authentic Dialect" meme primarily revolves around unique expressions and pronunciations of the Jeju dialect, with Kim Jeong-ja’s interview being the core content. The dialect used in this scene is so strong that it is almost impossible to understand without subtitles, making it a source of humor and inspiration for many parodies.