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"Gangnam Style" (Korean: 강남스타일, IPA: [kaŋ.nam sɯ.tʰa.il]) is a K-pop song by South Korean rapper Psy, released on July 15, 2012, by YG Entertainment as the lead single of his sixth studio album, Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1 (Ssai Yukgap Part 1).
Jul 15, 2022 · Psy reflects on 'Gangnam Style,' 10 years later. See More Videos. CNN — The early 2010s were an era of instant hits. From the “Harlem Shake” to “Party Rock Anthem”, digital platforms ushered in...
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"Gangnam Style" was released on July 15, 2012 and entered the South Korean singles chart (Gaon) at #1, spending five weeks at the peak position. A few weeks later, the rest of the world discovered the song as it spread virally on YouTube, with various celebrities and influencers posting about it.
- Setting The Stage
- A YouTube Sensation
- ‘Gangnam Style’ Parodies and Cultural Impact
Psy had written “Gangnam Style” with the idea of parodying the flamboyance, narcissism, and ostentatious wealth he felt had become prevalent in the newly rich country – epitomized by the youth who hung around the ultra-rich district of Gangnam, known locally as the Beverly Hills of Seoul. Ironically, Psy was from the area himself. Born Park Jae-sun...
Shot in a mere 48 hours, “Gangnam Style”’s music video was stuffed with a host of well-known South Korean celebrities to ensure local success. Seven-year-old Hwang Min-woo, whose dancing had proved a sensation on TV talent shows, was brought in to add his distinctive moves along with comedian and TV host Soon Jae-suk (who dances alongside Psy in a ...
As momentum built, parodies of the dance swept across the world. The British Army and Thai Navy filmed their versions, while celebrities and politicians from countries as diverse as Pakistan, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, and Germany performed it on regional television. Flash mobs of thousands attempted recreations in California, New York, Sydney, Par...
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Jul 15, 2022 · Psy's "Gangnam Style" was the first-ever YouTube video to hit the Billion Views Club and remains one of the 10-most viewed YouTube videos of all time. We look back on the song's tenth anniversary.
- Elizabeth de Luna
- Culture Reporter
- elizabeth.deluna@mashable.com
Kpop Wiki. in: Song article stubs, Songs, 2012 songs, and 5 more. Gangnam Style. "Gangnam Style" Song by PSY from PSY 6 (Six Rules), Part 1. Released. July 15, 2012 (album; digital) July 18, 2012 (album; physical) September 6, 2012 (North America) Genre. Pop. Length. 3:39. Label. YG Entertainment School Boy Universal Republic Records. Credits.
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