As tensions escalate in the Middle East conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, social media has found an unlikely focal point—Kim Jong Un. Viral memes portray the North Korean leader as a sidelined spectator, humorously reacting to missile strikes and global developments. From mistaking shooting stars for missiles to being depicted as “not invited” to the conflict, the internet has turned geopolitics into satire. The trend reflects how digital culture processes crises through humour. However, beyond the memes, North Korea has officially backed Iran’s leadership and condemned U.S. and Israeli actions, signalling clear political alignment.