Missiles flying, memes dropping: Kim Jong Un becomes internet’s favorite ‘FOMO’ warlord

Kim Jong Un Memes: As tensions in the Middle East grow after military strikes involving the United States, Israel and Iran, the internet has done what it does best by turning global anxiety into memes.

But the biggest surprise? Unexpected online star of these viral jokes is none other than Kim Jong Un.

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Across platforms like X, Instagram, Reddit, social media users have flooded timelines with humorous posts featuring the North Korean leader. Memes show him watching the global drama from afar.

In many viral images, Kim is looking through binoculars or staring at a screen, as if carefully observing the chaos unfolding across the Middle East.

‘FOMO’ jokes flood social media

The internet’s favourite punchline? That Kim might be feeling left out.

Many memes jokingly suggest the North Korean leader has ‘FOMO’, the fear of missing out, as the conflict dominates global headlines.

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— Shitpost Reels (@ShitpostReels) March 5, 2026

Poor Kim Jong Un
They don’t allow him to play.
Made by me using @grok @elonmusk @cb_doge #AI #IA #Meme #fun #humor pic.twitter.com/g7NskYNxZV

— Georgina Pizarro Gomez (gepigom2883) (@gepigom28832) March 5, 2026

“That one looks like missile right?”
“No sir, it’s a bird.” pic.twitter.com/cm166U3NUh

— Ayushi (@ShutupAyushiii) March 5, 2026

“Sir, still no missiles headed our direction”

“Refresh it again” pic.twitter.com/DLY81nWkXp

— First Of His Name (@SoupLorrd) March 2, 2026

Kim Jong Un when one missile mistakenly lands in North Korea pic.twitter.com/xnoFSKTyl0

— Katatumba (@ninyeKatatumba) March 2, 2026

Everyone is scared of Kim Jong Un expect his tailor pic.twitter.com/Edc33WKbC4

— TOIS (@sammie_boi20) March 1, 2026

“Did he just say launch, it was was lunch sir, lets check well” pic.twitter.com/bi2dBHdZ8r

— Kl@xon (@lonelylonerk) March 2, 2026

when you have the best toys but no one calls you to play the game pic.twitter.com/fu4WRkJvC9

— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) February 28, 2026

Recent Developments: Missile launch raises concerns

Behind the jokes, however, there was a serious development.

According to the military of South Korea, North Korea launched about ten unidentified ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said they detected the missiles around 1:20 pm from the Sunan area near Pyongyang.

The projectiles reportedly flew toward waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.

The missile launch came after Pyongyang warned of “terrible consequences” over ongoing annual military exercises conducted by South Korea and the United States.

Seoul confirmed the launch in a brief statement but did not immediately provide details about the missiles or their range.

Japan’s coast guard also acknowledged the launch shortly afterwards. Citing information from the defence ministry, officials said a possible ballistic missile had been fired from North Korea around 1:30 pm local time.