Chapter 04 of 5
Oppa Gangnam Style
A satirical song, a silly dance and the first video to reach a billion views.
- The Artist
Psy
Psy (Park Jae-sang) was a rapper known in Korea for comic, over-the-top performances, not idol-style perfection.
- The Song
July 2012
In July 2012 he released "Gangnam Style", with a music video full of absurd scenes.
- The Place
Gangnam
Gangnam is a wealthy district of Seoul, known for luxury shops, plastic surgery clinics and status-obsessed lifestyles.
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What record did "Gangnam Style" set in December 2012?
🇰🇷 How K-pop Was Built
- 01The Day Everything ChangedA rap trio gets the lowest score on a TV talent show, then changes Korean music for ever.
- 02The Idol FactoryAuditions, training camps and contracts: how K-pop stars are made.
- 03The Korean WaveA financial crisis, TV dramas and a teenage star in Japan carry Korean pop across Asia.
- 04Oppa Gangnam StyleA satirical song, a silly dance and the first video to reach a billion views.
- 05Bangtan BoysSeven members, a tiny agency and the fans who carried them around the world.