Bullstory
Jul 9, 2026

SK hynix shares plunge as ‘refund meme’ spreads among retail investors

As the KOSPI fell for two consecutive days, SK hynix shares plunged, prompting a ‘refund meme’ to spread among retail investors. SK hynix rose sharply this year and at one point climbed to as high as 1in domestic market capitalization.


SK hynix shares plunge as ‘refund meme’ spreads among retail investors

As the KOSPI fell for two consecutive days, SK hynix shares plunged, prompting a ‘refund meme’ to spread among retail investors.

One expression was known as “Chairman Chey Tae-won, the father of my child is very angry.” The phrase spread through short messages and images created by retail investors.

According to the article, the meme was rapidly shared on social networks and online communities. Numerous related posts and comments were confirmed.

SK Hynix has shown a sharp rise since the start of this year, at one point reaching a domestic market capitalization 1ranking. The article said that investors’ reactions emerged after the stock price subsequently plunged.

The article summarized this week’s KOSPI decline and SK Hynix’s sharp drop as events that occurred over the most recent two trading days.

The article focused on the spread of memes and SK Hynix’s recent stock-price movements. The company’s official position and any additional disclosures were not included in the article.

The article said that related details and additional disclosures could later be confirmed through company disclosures or trading trends.

Sources: 매일경제 증권

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