Park Myung Soo recently shared a funny anecdote involving IVE’s Jang Wonyoung during the December 6 broadcast of Park Myung Soo’s Radio Show on KBS Cool FM. His hilarious mix-up when referring to Wonyoung’s viral “Lucky Vicky” meme quickly gained attention online.
The “Lucky Vicky” meme — named Korea’s “Best Meme of 2024” — originated from an incident during Wonyoung’s visit to a bakery in Spain last year. The pastry she wanted to buy sold out right before her turn, leaving her to wait for a new batch. Reflecting on the situation, she jokingly said, “I ended up with a freshly baked one. It feels like the goddess of fortune is always on my side.” Fans turned her words into a meme, copying her lighthearted approach to the situation.
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The meme’s charm lies in its positive mindset, often dubbed “Wonyoung-style thinking.” Fans have since used “Lucky Vicky” to describe their own fortunate moments. One fan described finishing practice and finding just the right amount of water left in a bottle, calling it a “Lucky Vicky” moment. The meme’s format even encourages people to add their own names after “Lucky.”
During the broadcast, Park revealed he recently called Wonyoung but mistakenly referred to the meme as “Namuwiki” instead of “Lucky Vicky.”
The mix-up left listeners in stitches, but Park praised Wonyoung for being so understanding. “She was so kind and gracious,” he shared, adding that the positivity behind the meme is its real charm.
Other top memes of 2024 — according to Korea-Insight Institue — included Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars’ “Evenly Cooked” in second place and musical actor Choi Jae Rim’s quirky “I studied abroad through rock-paper-scissors” in third. NMIXX’s Haewon rounded out the list with her “Visual Check” catchphrase, proving once again that Korean pop culture never fails to deliver unforgettable moments.
Source: Newsis
