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“Kim Jong Un Bent Over” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The Kim Jong Un Bent Over meme is a series of photoshops based on a 2013 photo of the North Korean leader hunched over a mattress.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 9 min read
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The “Kim Jong Un Bent Over” meme, 2015

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Kim Jong Un Bent Over” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22140 of the collection, and the 53rd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Kim Jong Un Bent Over” meme mean?

The humor relies on the perceived awkwardness and grotesque nature of the original pose. By cutting out this silhouette, creators integrate it into totally unrelated contexts, often sexual or satirical. It is not a quote, but a visual tool for mockery or surprise through contrast.

Where does the “Kim Jong Un Bent Over” meme come from?

The original photograph was published online on August 7, 2013, by Kety Shapazian on Twitter, from a Reuters image. It shows Kim Jong-un inspecting a residential complex in Pyongyang. The exact date of the shot remains unknown. The meme emerged on March 4, 2015, when Reddit user lightmanmac shared the image on r/photoshopbattles, calling for edits. The twist exploded quickly, with a compilation on 9GAG on March 5, 2015, and media coverage by Buzz60. The absurdity of the pose immediately captivated the online creative community.

  1. 2013Initial publication of the photograph on Twitter by Kety Shapazian.
  2. 2015-03-04Viral share on Reddit by user lightmanmac on r/photoshopbattles.
  3. 2015-03-05Mass dissemination via a compilation on 9GAG and a video from Buzz60.

How to use the “Kim Jong Un Bent Over” meme

  • Use this meme to illustrate a situation where you need to examine something intensely or suspiciously.
  • Employ it to comment on a professional or personal context with a touch of visual absurdity.
  • Use this format to create humorous montages featuring famous characters in incongruous poses.

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The “Kim Jong Un Bent Over” card in MyMemeCards

Kim Jong Un Bent Over card
NumberNo. 22140
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame64/100 · #53 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 74: 300 cards
  • Common25083%
  • Rare299.7%
  • Epic217.0%

How to get the “Kim Jong Un Bent Over” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Kim Jong Un Bent Over comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

Kim Jong Un Bent Over meaning?

It is a photoshopping format exploiting a pose deemed comedic. The goal is to twist the official image and place it in absurd or satirical scenarios.

Kim Jong Un Bent Over origin?

The photo comes from an inspection in Pyongyang in 2013. The meme started on Reddit in March 2015 after a viral share inviting edits.

Who is lightmanmac?

He is the Reddit user who posted the original photo on r/photoshopbattles on March 4, 2015, triggering the wave of creations.

How do I get the Kim Jong Un Bent Over meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Kim Jong Un Bent Over” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Kim Jong Un Bent Over card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Kim Jong Un Bent Over | Know Your Meme · Reputation · North Korea | Know Your Meme · checked on October 16, 2026.

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