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“The Solo Regiment” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The Solo Regiment refers to Korean web slang for single people.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “The Solo Regiment” meme, 2003

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Solo Regiment” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21522 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “The Solo Regiment” meme mean?

This term expresses ironic solidarity among single individuals. It allows one to assert their single status not as a failure, but as a shared condition by an 'unit'. The emotion is one of benevolent self-deprecation in the face of societal pressure to be in a relationship, creating a sense of belonging to an informal community of those navigating love life alone.

Where does the “The Solo Regiment” meme come from?

The expression originates from the South Korean forum DC Inside, specifically the gallery dedicated to military life. A user known as 'Daekkak' altered historical propaganda posters, adding slogans like 'We are the invincible regiment of solos.' Although the year 2003 is often cited as an approximate starting point, no exact date or original video is verified. The original Korean term is 솔로부대 (solo budae). The English translation 'The Solo Regiment' is a Konglish term used primarily online to refer to this informal group, and is not commonly used outside the context of Korean internet culture.

How to use the “The Solo Regiment” meme

  • Use this image to comment on your solo outings with friends humorously.
  • Post this meme to signal your long-term single status during holiday seasons.
  • Share it to show support for other singles facing family questions.

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The “The Solo Regiment” card in MyMemeCards

The Solo Regiment card
NumberNo. 21522
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame68/100 · #153 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “The Solo Regiment” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Solo Regiment comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare 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 10 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

What is The Solo Regiment?

It is a Korean slang term referring to single people as a fictional military unit.

The Solo Regiment origin?

The expression comes from the DC Inside forum, where users modified military posters to include slogans about being single.

The Solo Regiment meaning?

It means you are part of a community of single people, turning loneliness into a collective strength.

How do I get the The Solo Regiment meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Solo Regiment” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the The Solo Regiment card?

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

Sources: 솔로부대 - 나무위키 · 솔로부대 · 솔로부대 (r601 판) - 나무위키 · checked on October 14, 2026.

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