There are two holes

‘There are two holes’ is a phrase derived from the 2015 movie ‘Assassination’, spoken by actor Lee Jung-jae in his role as Yeom Seok-jin. In the movie, Yeom Seok-jin, while explaining the gunshot wounds on his body in court, says, “This is from the 1912 assassination attempt on Governor-General Terauchi in Gyeongseong. There are two holes.” This scene left a strong impression on audiences due to Lee Jung-jae's unique intonation and serious facial expression.

After the film's release, this line started gaining attention on online communities and social media. Lee Jung-jae's distinct pronunciation and tone became a hot topic, leading to the creation of parody videos and impersonations of the scene. These contents spread quickly on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok. On TikTok, for example, videos tagged with ‘Lee Jung-jae There are two holes’ were uploaded, with many users recreating or modifying the scene.

The main theme of the ‘There are two holes’ meme is parodies and impersonations of Lee Jung-jae's unique delivery of the line. Users recreate the movie scene or apply the phrase humorously in everyday situations. For example, when encountering an object with two holes, people use this phrase, or they imitate Lee Jung-jae's tone while saying other sentences. Additionally, Lee Jung-jae himself has used variations of this line in other works and events, further drawing attention from fans.

This meme has transcended the movie's popularity, reflecting public interest in Lee Jung-jae's unique acting style and speech, and continues to be mentioned across various online platforms.