Are you ready? Of course!

The "Are you ready? Of course!" meme began trending in South Korea in November 2019 and is derived from the Reddit meme "Are you sure?" The original meme is a short and direct dialogue used to confirm decisions, characterized by its concise format. In Korea, this meme gained popularity among high school seniors preparing for the college entrance exam, with the phrase "Are you ready, Gun?" "Of course, Sung." After the exams, it evolved into a humorous way to express a sense of emptiness by repeating the same dialogue. It later spread to gaming communities like League of Legends, where players often used it during duo matches. The meme's concise and humorous lines became widely parodied in various situations.

The meme's popularity stems from its simplicity and repetitive dialogue format, which makes it humorous in situations where determination or failure is highlighted. Its short and impactful dialogue allows it to be easily applied in different scenarios, from emphasizing close friendships to showing a lighthearted approach to mistakes and failures. Due to these characteristics, "Are you ready? Of course!" became widely popular in Korean online communities.