Ice Musical Version

The ‘Ice Musical Version’ meme originated from Season 2 of the Netflix drama ‘Squid Game’. In a tense scene, the main character Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) shouts “Ice!” in an impactful way. This scene was reinterpreted by YouTuber Jeffpp in a musical style, creating a video titled ‘Ice Musical’. The video gained explosive reactions immediately after its release, garnering 1.6 million views within just five days and spreading quickly across major social media platforms.

Fans increased their participation by singing along to the melody of “Ice Musical Version” or covering it with their own voices. The related meme continued to be reproduced steadily. Remix versions reinterpreted the music in various genres, ranging from orchestral arrangements to EDM styles. The video clips trended not only in Korea but also internationally, being translated into various languages.

The meme gained popularity due to the stark contrast between the hopeful melody and the desperate dialogue, which evoked laughter. Many fans left comments like “A musical in that situation? That's ridiculous!” The Netflix official account also left humorous comments, adding to the buzz. Subsequently, various remixes and parody videos were created on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, with this musical version being praised as a creative approach to transforming intense game scenes into a humorous reinterpretation.