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Yunho’s ‘Thank U’ gains viral attention in 2025 as meme-worthy anthem

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Posted by hjang 6 hours ago 3,226


TVXQ’s Yunho is unexpectedly going viral in 2025 with his 2021 solo track ‘Thank U’, which is being rediscovered and shared widely online in meme form. Originally released with a serious tone and dramatic, action-noir music video, the song has taken on new life as fans parody its unique lyrical structure and intense delivery.

The renewed interest was sparked by popular streamer LookSam, whose reaction video to the song on YouTube drew attention. In the video, LookSam laughed while listening to the lyrics structured around life lessons, particularly this sequence:

“Lesson one, only you know the good things.
Lesson two, only you carry the sadness.
Lesson three, don’t be swayed by every little thing.”


After dramatically reciting the lines, he quipped, “I can’t wait for lesson four,” triggering laughter and meme reactions across Korean online communities and social media.

After dramatically reciting the lines, he quipped, “I can’t wait for lesson four,” triggering laughter and meme reactions across Korean online communities and social media.

The song’s lyrical repetition and overly structured format — initially intended as a message of strength and self-control — are now being humorously reinterpreted. Comments such as “This is oddly addictive,” and “I’m still waiting for lesson four” began trending on platforms like Twitter and Korean forums, leading to widespread parody posts and remixes.

‘Thank U’, written by Yoo Young Jin and produced with The Futuristics, was created to express Yunho’s resolve to grow stronger through public scrutiny. The song’s powerful vocals and emotionally charged lines like “Thank you for diss” and “Thank you for dislike me” added to its intense, confrontational mood.

However, it’s the “lesson” segment — delivered with dramatic flair — that has become the centerpiece of its 2025 meme revival. Rather than mocking the track, fans seem to appreciate its sincerity while also finding entertainment in its theatrical delivery.

‘Thank U’ is now being reimagined across social platforms through parody videos, reenactments, and humorous reinterpretations — demonstrating how even a serious performance can find a second life in the meme era.


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