Ma Dong Seok joins ATEEZ’s ‘BAD’ challenge with playful ‘Ma-san’ meme
Ma Dong Seok joined the viral ‘BAD’ challenge by recreating a signature pose from ATEEZ’s new song, “BAD.”
The actor, known for his charismatic tough-guy roles, revealed a surprisingly playful side as he recreated a ‘killing part’ move performed by ATEEZ’s San.
On June 20, Ma Dong Seok shared a photo on his personal social media account, captioning it simply with:
“Ma-san.”
The image quickly drew attention, featuring the actor striking a pose fans recognized as a key move from ATEEZ’s “BAD.” This particular gesture has become a standout moment in the choreography, largely popularized by San’s powerful execution.
The pose has sparked a widespread and amusing ‘~san’ meme among K-pop enthusiasts. Fans creatively attach various prefixes to San’s name, forming new words ending in ‘san’ to accompany their own renditions of the pose. Ma Dong Seok’s clever use of “Ma-san”, referencing his own name, perfectly fit into this playful trend, much to the delight of both his and ATEEZ’s fandoms.
His unexpected participation in the challenge connected strongly with fans, who appreciated the actor’s willingness to engage with pop culture in such a lighthearted manner. It offered a refreshing glimpse into Ma Dong Seok’s personality beyond his formidable on-screen characters, highlighting his charming and approachable nature.
In other news, Ma Dong Seok has been publicly dating Ye Jung Hwa since 2016, and the couple legally became husband and wife after registering their marriage in 2021. The busy actor is currently immersed in filming for his upcoming movie, ‘Crime City 5’, continuing his successful career in the Korean film industry.