Tuesday, September 04, 2012

[K-Pop] Gangnam style worldwide: This doesn't make sense

On July 15th famous Korean artist PSY released his MV for "Gangnam style". Catchy song and never before seen choreography soon became popular within k-pop fans all over the world. I have to admit, I also became addicted to this song, not to mention that horse riding dance move.
This song is not usual k-pop song.It has something that soon after listening (or even if you listen for thousand of times) it drags you in and all day you will be singing "Oppa Gangnam style ... Hey~ sexy lady". Again, not to mention that automatically you'll be doing this cowboy dance.
I love the fact, that in this music video you can see some familiar faces to every k-pop fan. This video futures Yoo Jae Suk (known as Nation MC, one of the main Running Man and my favorite) that is in dance duel with Psy, Noh Hong Cheol (comedian) dancing in an elevator, Hyuna (4minute member) playing Psy's love interest (and she also released her version "Oppa is my style" but about her later) and of course a young talented dancer Hwang Min Woo (he got famous on "Star King") who show's how awesome he can be.
For me, it took some to to realize what is this song about. If I'm not mistaken, "Gangnam style" is about perfect girlfriend. Correct me if I'm wrong. As for today, Psy's song gained 100 million views on YouTube and became most viewed k-pop video. Congratulations Psy!

On August 14th was released female version of "Gangnam style" with another title "Oppa is just my style". Hyuna, who is member of 4minute, is the main vocal. But this one didn't get such big attention and gained only 25 million views on YouTube. What is more, Hyuna's vocal was a bit judged by viewers, since it sounded like...urm...let's say like Pikachu. I agree with it. No need to hate me, since others loved this version. 4minute is famous k-pop girl group,so it makes sense.
I wasn't satisfied with mv because I saw only boring backgrounds for dancing and nothing catchy, so I didn't get this 'Must see it again' moment. Previous video showed real life backgrounds from famous Gangnam area spots. On the other hand, Psy showed some more awesome dance moves. It's great that he also sang half of the song and was on the video.
One more minus, only difference in this song, is that 'Oppa Gangnam style' was changed to 'Oppa is just my style'. Nothing else. Lyrics were left the same. Maybe it's better like that.
Now, it's time to explain my title for this post. So Psy's "Gangnam style" gained attention even from famous American artists and currently he is in USA, and if news are right, he signed contract with Justin Bieber's company (some of k-poppers, and me, are scared that these to can colaborate. Yes, we are not fans of Bieber, so you understand). As I said, attention from famous people (like Britney Spears, T-Pain, Robbie Williams, Nelly Furtado and some more) = attention from their fans. Now "Gangnam style" is famous worldwide, interne is full of parodies and covers.

What I wanted to say. In my older post, I said that in my country there are no k-pop fans, and if someone know about k-pop, they are more like haters (read my post "Being K-Pop fan in not well-known country"). Today I found out that my few friends already know this song and started to love it. The same people that never understood why I love Korea, and Korean music for them was a big nonsense. So it appears, they love Gangnam Style, but they hate K-Pop. This doesn't make sense, guise! Like c'mon, Gangnam style = k-pop, k-pop = Gangnam style. So many people around the world, that claimed that Korean music is something not cool, now can't stop listening and dancing to "Gangnam Style"? I don't really get it. I wont be so mad about this fact, if people wouldn't publish their hate for k-pop. Okay, I hate Justin Bieber, I hate One Direction, but I don't say it every day to their fans and suddenly don't fall in love with their songs! Guise, come on! make a decision, now!
Well, perhaps Psy changed haters opinion about k-pop. I understandthis, but what really makes me mad I already said. Right now, I just can't help, but do this everytime I see my friends post "Gangnam Style" and write how awesome it is:

So, it was my first post where I talk about songs and music videos that caught my attention. In future, there will be some more. And not only Korean songs, English, Italian or any other language are included.
I hope you liked it.
It would be awesome if you leave your comments and tell me your opinions.

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