Kim Jong Un Sad Meme Template
Kim Jong Un Sad features photographs of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appearing visibly emotional or tearful, used to caption ironic laments about trivial disappointments where the scale of dramatic reaction is wildly mismatched to the petty cause. The absurdity of one of the world's most feared leaders crying over something minor drives the joke. It works best as a reaction image for melodramatic overreaction to small inconveniences.
Caption this template- Category
- Reaction Face Meme Templates
- Size
- 500 x 332 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the Kim Jong Un Sad meme comes from
Kim Jong Un Sad is based on photographs of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un that appeared to show him visibly emotional or tearful, images that circulated in international media around 2012-2014 showing him at an emotional public appearance. The incongruity of a notoriously authoritarian figure looking vulnerable made the image immediately meme-worthy. It spread rapidly on Western social media platforms as a reaction image for melodramatic disappointment.
How to caption the Kim Jong Un Sad meme
Write the caption as the petty trivial thing that has produced the visible despair - The funnier the mismatch between the intense emotion and the minor cause, the better. Keep the tone deadpan and avoid explaining the joke; the image's intensity does all the heavy lifting. Open it in the meme generator, or read the reaction meme guide for more.
Kim Jong Un Sad caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Kim Jong Un Sad template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- When the restaurant stops serving breakfast at exactly 10:59.
- When you wait all week for the new episode and it ends on a cliffhanger.
- When your phone autocorrects your name in front of someone important.
- When you finally pick a movie and the whole group says 'eh, seen it.'
- When the last fry falls out of the bag and into the car seat abyss.
Best uses for the Kim Jong Un Sad template
Use the Kim Jong Un Sad template when the joke fits a reaction face format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for reaction memes, group chat replies, and quick emotional punchlines.
This blank is 500 x 332 px and is a still image, so place the most important words where they stay readable after a feed crop. The wide frame works best when the caption stays centered so timeline crops do not cut off the joke.
The sample captions leave room for a setup and a punchline without turning into a paragraph. Before exporting, read the caption once without looking at the image; if it still needs a long explanation, switch to a simpler setup or a more obvious related template.
Caption patterns to try
| Pattern | Why it works |
|---|---|
| When the restaurant stops serving breakfast at exactly 10:59. | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| When you wait all week for the new episode and it ends on a cliffhanger. | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| When your phone autocorrects your name in front of someone important. | This is a useful direction when you want the punchline to feel personal or self-aware. |
Common mistakes with this blank
- Writing a caption that explains the whole joke instead of letting the Kim Jong Un Sad image do part of the work.
- Placing text over the most expressive part of the image, especially faces, gestures, signs, or the main action.
- Using three different ideas in one meme. This template works better when it points at one clear situation.
- Exporting before checking the meme at phone size. If the smallest words blur together, shorten the caption first.
