Unforgettable Moment at Coldplay’s Seoul Concert: Chris Martin Channels Taeyang’s K-Pop Meme
During a remarkable evening on April 22, 2025, at the fourth concert of Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres”world tour in Seoul, a delightful and surprise-filled moment unfolded that resonated deeply with K-pop enthusiasts. Chris Martin, the band’s charismatic frontman, entertained the crowd by spontaneously performing the iconic K-pop meme “Yeorobun,”a phrase popularized by Taeyang of BIGBANG.
With a joyful demeanor, Martin crooned the familiar “Yeorobun,”followed by the poignant words “I miss you,”eliciting cheers and laughter from the audience. The attendees were initially taken aback, curious about how the British singer had picked up such a playful aspect of Korean pop culture. The mystery quickly dissipated when Jihyo, the leader of TWICE, disclosed on the fan messaging platform Bubble that she had taught the meme to Martin.
Special Guests and Audience Reactions
The impact of the moment was amplified by the presence of Taeyang himself, who was in the audience that night. Fans quickly recognized his attendance and were thrilled when Taeyang shared his thoughts on social media shortly after the performance:
“Coldplay, I miss you too.”
This unique crossover between Western and Korean music cultures, highlighted by Martin’s playful homage to a beloved meme, left a lasting impression on concertgoers. One excited fan expressed on X:
This was never in my wishlist like
As fans took to social media to share their exuberance, comments ranged from delight in the cultural exchange to remarks about Taeyang’s continued fame:
“Okay, so they’re sharing memes and ideas now,” noted one fan.
“I am screaming!!! Taeyang, you will always be famous,” exclaimed another.
“LOL EVEN THE INTONATION,”one user enthused.
Other fans also engaged Taeyang directly in their comments:
“This is so funny..Taeyang will never escape this legacy,” one fan remarked.
“Not in a million years did I think this would happen,” exclaimed another.
“This is the most important thing Coldplay has ever done,” shared a third fan playfully.
The Backstory: Taeyang’s Yeorobun Meme
This notable incident added to the legacy of Taeyang’s “Yeorobun meme,”which first captivated audiences in 2014. During the BIGBANG’s Made era, Taeyang greeted fans with an exaggerated, theatrical “Yeorobun!!” (which translates to “everyone”). This charming performance became a fan favorite, particularly due to Taeyang’s high-pitched and playful delivery.
In 2023, he revisited this joyful meme during a live promotional broadcast for his solo comeback with the album “Down to Earth,”bringing the shared laughter back into the spotlight. As a result, the appearance of the meme at Coldplay’s concert was yet another instance of this beloved moment enjoying a resurgence, widely appreciated by both idols and fans alike.
This delightful occurrence underscores the power of music and humor to bridge cultural divides—showing how a simple meme can turn an international concert into an unforgettable celebration of creativity and connection among artists and their fans.