How RESCENE Minami’s “Geoje Ya-ho!” Went Viral — From Woni’s Video to BTS
One carefree reply in a small K-pop group’s YouTube video spread so widely across Korea that BTS members eventually began using “Ya-ho!” too. RESCENE Minami Viral Series · Article 1 of 3 ⏱ 8–10 min read · Updated July 16, 2026 · K-pop culture explainer The phrase was “Geoje Ya-ho!” It came from RESCENE’s Japanese member Minami during a gyaru-themed video with fellow member Woni, who is from the Korean island city of Geoje. The words were simple. The timing was what made them unforgettable. Woni warned Minami that the people of Geoje would scold her if she went there in her full gyaru look. Minami did not get nervous, apologize, or offer to tone it down. “거제 야호!” Geoje Ya-ho! That cheerful refusal to feel intimidated transformed a short exchange into one of Korea’s most recognizable entertainment memes of 2026. 💡 Key Takeaways • “Geoje Ya-ho!” originated in a gyaru-themed video featuring RESCENE members Woni and Minami. • The humor cam...