How did Psy come up with the Gangnam Style dance?
How did Psy come up with the Gangnam Style dance?
During an interview with The New York Times, Psy revealed that South Korean fans have huge expectations about his dancing, so he felt a lot of pressure. In order to keep up with expectations, he studied hard to find something new and stayed up late for about 30 nights to come up with the “Gangnam Style” dance.
What does Gangnam mean?
The word ‘Gangnam’ literally indicates ‘South of the Han River’. Gangnam is the third largest district of Seoul, and the area is known for being one of the most upmarket and modern areas of Seoul. Gangnam is a major tourist destination and there’s with a wide range of things to do for everyone.
How many countries has Gangnam Style been popular in?
In the United States, “Gangnam Style” peaked at number two on Billboard Hot 100. By the end of 2012, “Gangnam Style” had topped the music charts of more than 30 countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
When did Gangnam Style become the number one song on YouTube?
Following its July 15 release, “Gangnam Style” overtook Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” to reach the number one position on the YouTube Top 100 Music Videos during the week of August 28, 2012.
How much money has Gangnam Style brought to the music industry?
In 2012, the South Korean government announced that “Gangnam Style” had brought in $13.4 million to the country’s audio sector, and it subsequently launched a campaign to further expand the K-Pop music industry overseas.
How many views did Gangnam Style get on YouTube?
On July 15, 2012, the full music video of “Gangnam Style” was uploaded onto YouTube and was immediately a sensation, receiving about 500,000 views on its first day.
