The Gi-hun 'I'm Fucked' meme originates from the hit Netflix series Squid Game, specifically featuring the protagonist Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae). The template usually captures his face during the high-stakes Dalgona candy challenge or other moments of extreme realization where he understands the gravity of his dire situation. It became a viral sensation shortly after the show's 2021 release, serving as the ultimate visual shorthand for realizing you have made a catastrophic mistake or are facing an insurmountable task. Fans use it to joke about everything from poor academic choices to relatable everyday blunders where failure feels inevitable.