‘Whenever…’: Jose Mari Chan-approved memes to welcome ‘Ber’ months and Christmas season

September is finally here, which means we’ll see a lot of the singer Jose Mari Chan on social media, or in any media for that matter, yet again. 

Memes aside, Jose Mari Chan is a popular figure in the Philippines during the “ber” months due to his much-loved Christmas anthem Christmas in our Hearts. This led to sharing of memes and funny images inspired by the singer as soon as September starts—which almost feels like an annual internet tradition. 

To welcome the start of the “ber” months and Christmas season, here are some hilarious Jose Mari Chan-approved memes we found on the internet:

Jose Mari Chan: Whenever….. pic.twitter.com/gg2BCZPVO4

— ? (@goddessyoona_) August 31, 2021

Twitter user @LiliLocked edited Chan’s face into Korean music streaming platform Melon’s “September line-up” of songs.

Jose Mari Chan tomorrow be like:
“Christmas In Our Hearts" — 08:00 KST

#1 MelOn TOP 100 [NEW]
#1 Genie [NEW]
#1 Bugs [NEW]
#1 FLO [NEW] pic.twitter.com/DmtCUeEULH

— ???? ? ʟᴀʟɪꜱᴀ ₉.₁₀.₂₁ ❤️‍? (@LiIiLocked) August 31, 2021

jose mari chan era is coming <33 pic.twitter.com/zeYXrDhpjW

— alex. (@basco_pauline) August 31, 2021

Imaginary reaction to Jose Mari Chan pic.twitter.com/AfWWfTPqpZ

— Newk | ia (@SumNewk) August 31, 2021

Twitter meme page @felixdancingto shared a hilarious edit of K-pop idol Felix, a member of boy group Stray Kids, dancing to Christmas in our Hearts.

christmas in our hearts - jose mari chan pic.twitter.com/BW0QPD1Y0R

— felix dancing to (@felixdancingto_) August 28, 2021

Twitter user @monsterlex19 made a funny edit of Chan as a K-pop comeback poster. 

Poster teaser no. 1 Jose Mari Chan comeback. ? pic.twitter.com/y5EgMIJQFh

— ʟᴇx? | IA (@monsterlex19) August 28, 2021

get ready to hear jose mari chan pic.twitter.com/IlhQjkjuj4

— arlo ! ?? (@arloiscalm_) August 30, 2021

Aside from Chan, Alejandro Madronero listed Mariah Carey as a popular Christmas icon.

Jose Mari Chan comeback tomorrow y'all ? pic.twitter.com/5pTEi72Do5

— sevi ??? // #Happy2ndMotzyMothafuckast (@c_fangirling) August 31, 2021

6 days to go. #JosemariChan #christmas pic.twitter.com/g0CHBDT6Mi

— J (@darloftheorient) August 25, 2021

Jhae-are Abella posted a funny edit of him and the singer on Facebook, where the singer “visited” his house.

LAST STRETCH NA LANG NI TITO JOSE MARI CHAN hahaha xd good morning!!!! lets have a productive day ✨ wishing more clients to us ?? pic.twitter.com/yQT4xcQFd4

— dibs | ? OPEN ? (@DONTBESHYPH) August 31, 2021

Rikinetic made its own “Ber month” countdown, with Chan’s face peeking at the edge.