"You've already said amen": The Gen Z buzzword you can't miss in 2025

What memes are trending among Generation Z these days? Have you ever heard the phrase "Amen already said"? Today, we'll explore the meme culture of Generation Z, which is heating up January 2025, along with the latest memes.

A collection of memes popular among Generation Z

These days, social media is overflowing with truly entertaining memes. From witty ways out of awkward situations like "I'll get over it," to adorable gaffes like New Jeans' Honey's "I'm ready to go," there's a wide variety of memes. Let's take a closer look.

1) Verbal humor memes

• “"I'll get over it"”
  • Youtuber Mimi Minu's cynical expression and humor to avoid difficult situations
    • Utilization: Um… I’ll skip it.
• Thump thump
  • A meme expressing a distinct appearance or a determined personality
    • Usage: My favorite is the perfect fit!
• Aoe
  • A meme inspired by an Espa song
    • Usage: I'm hungry, Aoe…

2) Internet culture memes

• Ready to go
  • A cute expression that started from a slip of the tongue by New Jeans Honey
    • Usage: Ready to go for summer vacation
• Are you T?
  • A meme that points out the other person's lack of empathy in certain situations.

3) Bank Meme Challenge

• Nonghyup Bank = So pretty
  • The bank name guessing challenge that went viral on TikTok
    • Example: Industrial Bank of Korea = cute, Kookmin Bank = worried

4) Special trending memes

• I'm a teacher, sister
  • Actively used in X as a catchphrase of Charles Entertainment

As of January 2025, the most popular memes among Gen Z

1) Circular Thinking (Feat. Lucky Vicky)

• A meme inspired by Ive Jang Won-young's positive thinking
• It means a positive attitude even in difficult situations.
• Mainly used with the expression “lucky Vicky”

2) Amen meme

• “Humorous use of religious expressions such as ”You have already said Amen”
• Expressing strong support and praise for a favorite object or situation
• It's spreading rapidly on social media.

3) Kinga culture

• Use overaction prefixes such as kinga (=good)
• A meme expressing very positive and passionate feelings
• Representing the exaggerated emotional expression of Generation Z

Why is Generation Z so obsessed with memes?

1) Expression of identity and formation of empathy

• Generation Z uses memes to express their identity and connect with their peers. Memes like "You already said Amen" are connected to fandom culture, creatively expressing their passion for their favorite idols or content.

• Memes are more than just fun; they share specific situations or emotions, fostering a sense of collective belonging. This is one of the primary ways Generation Z actively communicates on social media.

2) Humor and emotional release

• Generation Z uses memes to relieve everyday stress and find joy. Religious phrases like "You've already said Amen" are humorously reinterpreted to evoke positive emotions and are used to create unique, engaging memes.
• This humor reflects the lighthearted communication style unique to Generation Z, focusing on momentary pleasure.

3) Strengthening the role as a content producer

• Memes transform Generation Z from mere content consumers into producers. They parody "Amen" or repurpose it in new contexts, establishing themselves as creative creators and disseminators of content.
• This helps Generation Z lead trends on social media and establish their own unique voice.

4) Rapid trend change

• Generation Z understands the short lifespan of memes, quickly adapting to new ones and replacing older ones. This suggests that memes like "Already said Amen" may gain intense popularity for a short period of time, only to be replaced by new ones.

In closing

Memes are more than just fun content; they have become an important cultural communication tool in modern society.

Although it originated from an academic concept proposed by Richard Dawkins, in the digital age it is being reprocessed and disseminated through the Internet, creating a new cultural phenomenon.