Whats the meaning behind Gangnam Style?
Whats the meaning behind Gangnam Style?
A K-pop and dance-pop song, the term “Gangnam Style” is a Korean neologism that refers to a lifestyle associated with the Gangnam District of Seoul. The song and its music video went viral in August 2012 and have influenced popular culture worldwide.
How many millionaires are in South Korea?
393 thousand millionaires
In 2020, there were around 393 thousand millionaires living in South Korea, up from around 354 thousand the previous year. The number of millionaires in South Korea has increased steadily in recent years.
What is the meaning behind Psy’s song Gangnam Style?
And of course the singer himself possesses the “Gangnam style”. However, the purpose of this song is not for him to come off as being rich and materialistic. In fact the interpretative understanding is that Psy is using it as a means to mocking peers who pretend to be paid when they aren’t.
How did Gangnam Style become so popular?
The opening track on his sixth album, “Gangnam Style” (watch it at right), has earned 49 million hits on YouTube since its mid-July release, but the viral spread was just the start. The American rapper T-Pain was retweeted 2,400 times when he wrote “Words cannot even describe how amazing this video is.”
Where was PSY’s “Gangnam Style” filmed?
In fact via “Gangnam Style”, Psy earned more money from YouTube (i.e. associated advertisements) than he did via royalties from the song. The music video was filmed in Seoul, which is the capitol of South Korea. In fact its director, Cho Soo-hyun, set it within the Gangnam District itself, which is a part of Seoul.
What is the meaning of Kim Ju-hyung’s video about Gangnam?
The video is “a satire about Gangnam itself but also it’s about how people outside Gangnam pursue their dream to be one of those Gangnam residents without even realizing what it really means,” Kim explained to me when I got in touch with her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQcQf2_MJFQ
