Drama in South Korea - Summary of the Internet – March 24, 2025

Not having a trend is trending!

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Today in Summary of the Internet:

Feeling like your feed is just…dust? You’re not alone. Today we dig into the "Great Meme Drought of March 2025" — a trend about having no trends that somehow became the trend. Internet irony is undefeated.

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Does he look confused to you?

South Korean court reinstates PM Han Duck-soo / Reuters

🚨 Top 3 Must-Do’s

📈 TREND: The Meme Drought of March 2025

Why it’s hot: The absence of creativity became… the most creative trend.
Post idea: Recreate a Great Depression photo of yourself “waiting” for a new meme.
Hashtag: #MemeDrought #GreatMemeDepression

🌎 TREND: South Korean Political Crisis

Why it’s hot: Impeached PM Han Duck-soo just got reinstated.
Post idea: Create a quick TikTok explainer of Korean political drama in <60s.
Hashtag: #SouthKorea #GlobalPolitics

📺 TREND: The White Lotus Finale

Why it’s hot: 30K+ tweets in the last hour; fans losing it over Caleb.
Post idea: Post a reaction meme or a character deep-dive thread.
Hashtag: #TheWhiteLotus #Caleb #HBOMax

It’s wild to realize how deeply wired we are into internet culture that not having a trend… is now the trend. Scroll Twitter today and you’ll see creators ironically mourning the “Great Meme Drought,” posting grayscale tributes to creativity itself. The absence of a viral moment has become the moment.

This is peak meta — a generation so steeped in constant stimulation that silence feels like news. And yet, maybe it’s a needed breath. Or maybe it's just another excuse to make a carousel post.

Either way, the content machine never sleeps — even when it’s pretending to nap.

“Mom, this isn’t about screen time. This is about trust.”

🚔 TREND: Newark Police Shooting

Why it’s hot: A detective was killed after a teen showed a gun on Instagram Live.
Post idea: Post a sober explainer about online behavior and consequences.
Hashtag: #InstagramLive #PoliceNews

🌲 TREND: Southeastern U.S. Wildfires

Why it’s hot: Evacuations in North and South Carolina.
Post idea: IG Carousel — “How to Prep for Emergency Evacuations”
Hashtag: #WildfireAlert #PolkCounty

🎵 TREND: Stray Kids - “Burnin’ Tires”

Why it’s hot: #1 trending YouTube video globally.
Post idea: Post a reaction, remix, or outfit rating Reel.
Hashtag: #StrayKids #BurninTires

🎶 TREND: Shakira’s “Última”

Why it’s hot: Speculation this is her farewell track.
Post idea: TikTok lyric breakdown for non-Spanish speakers.
Hashtag: #Shakira #Última

🎮 TREND: Arcane Season 2 Music Video

Why it’s hot: Stromae & Pomme’s collab hit #3 on YouTube.
Post idea: Share plot theories based on the lyrics.
Hashtag: #Arcane #MaMeilleureEnnemie

🇵🇸 TREND: Gaza Death Toll Passes 50K

Why it’s hot: Humanitarian crisis intensifies after ceasefire ends.
Post idea: Share verified humanitarian donation links.
Hashtag: #Gaza #HumanRights

🇺🇸 TREND: Trump Supreme Court Immunity Ruling

Why it’s hot: Court rules presidents have “absolute immunity” for official acts.
Post idea: IG Carousel — “What This Means for Future Presidents”
Hashtag: #Trump #SCOTUS

✈️ TREND: Venezuela Repatriation Agreement

Why it’s hot: U.S. resuming repatriation flights amid controversy.
Post idea: Thread on migration policies across Latin America.
Hashtag: #Venezuela #MigrationNews

🇨🇦 TREND: Canadian Election Launch

Why it’s hot: Leaders clash over Trump and U.S. influence.
Post idea: LinkedIn post on how Canada’s foreign policy affects business.
Hashtag: #CanadaVotes #MarkCarney #PierrePoilievre

Hashtag

Platform

Volume

#TheWhiteLotus

X (Twitter)

30K+

#kunalkamra

X

39.9K

#2025

TikTok

13M+ views

#squidgame2

TikTok

1M+ views

#snow

TikTok

244K+ views

💡 Engagement Booster Tip

Strategy: Play with Overproduction.
If you post about the “Meme Drought,” make your video look too good. Use cinematic music, dramatic lighting, and a serious tone. The contrast is what’s making these posts explode.

🔮 Look Ahead

  • Squid Game Season 2 buzz is rising — early TikTok clips are catching fire.

  • Canadian elections will gain more global traction as the Trump angle deepens.

  • Arcane Season 2 is likely to dominate nerd culture feeds this week.

  • South Korean President Yoon's verdict may break soon — stay tuned.

  • Wildfire Season is starting early — expect climate-related stories to trend.

See you tomorrow!