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Drama in South Korea - Summary of the Internet – March 24, 2025
Not having a trend is trending!
Hi ! 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. |

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.”

🔥 What’s Trending + Content Suggestions
🚔 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 Trends of the Day
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.
