The 'Caught in 4K' meme is a popular internet slang term and reaction used when someone is caught performing an incriminating, hypocritical, or embarrassing act with undeniable evidence. Originating on platforms like Twitter and TikTok, the phrase implies that the proof is so clear—equivalent to 4K video resolution—that the person cannot possibly deny it. It often features imagery of high-end cameras, lenses, or dramatic zoom-ins on a person's shocked face. The meme gained massive traction as a way to hold people accountable for their online behavior or simply to mock someone for a glaringly obvious mistake that was captured on camera for all to see.