PSy's Gangnam style & K-Pop
When you think about K-POP, what person is in your mind? More than 99% of people will say Psy. Psy is one of the most popular singers or even world stars in the world, and he is one of the best representatives of K-POP right now.
It is still interesting to learn about how Psy could become extremely popular. Before 2012, Psy was just typical Korean singer in Korea who gave out few hit songs that were only popular in Korea. Many people could say he was successful domestically, but not internationally because he never targeted international music market.
Also, Psy faced obstacles before he was giving out album in 2012. Especially, because of his rumors of escaping from performing his mandatory military service in Korea, he had to go to army for two times to erase his rumors, which made him to lose another two years in his career. He thought he was too old to be one of the greatest idols not only in Korea but also in the world.
However, just one song is enough to turn his whole life, which is Gangnam Style. In June 2012, Psy sixth album, which included Gangnam Style, was released in Korea, and album was released internationally in July 2012. At the time of release, nobody expected that Gangnam Style would be one of the most popular songs in 21st century.
On the other hand, Psy’s hilariousness in Gangnam Style’s music video caught all people’ eyes, and achieved 1st place in Itunes music video chart on August 21st 2012. Psy appeared on “The Today Show” in New York City, and “Saturday Night Live.” On October 24th 2012, Psy was recognized as International sensation by the United Nations. U.S. president Obama highly praised Gangnam Style that it is the great example of music of “how people around the world are being swept up Korean culture, which is Korean Wave.” Finally on December 21st 2012, Gangnam Style’s music video in YouTube could hit one billion views.
When TVXQ and BOA were starters of Korean wave, Psy widened Korean wave from Asia to worldwide. Just one song was enough for Psy to become world’s top singer, and it was the moment that all people in the world began to have big interests with K-POP.
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It is still interesting to learn about how Psy could become extremely popular. Before 2012, Psy was just typical Korean singer in Korea who gave out few hit songs that were only popular in Korea. Many people could say he was successful domestically, but not internationally because he never targeted international music market.
Also, Psy faced obstacles before he was giving out album in 2012. Especially, because of his rumors of escaping from performing his mandatory military service in Korea, he had to go to army for two times to erase his rumors, which made him to lose another two years in his career. He thought he was too old to be one of the greatest idols not only in Korea but also in the world.
However, just one song is enough to turn his whole life, which is Gangnam Style. In June 2012, Psy sixth album, which included Gangnam Style, was released in Korea, and album was released internationally in July 2012. At the time of release, nobody expected that Gangnam Style would be one of the most popular songs in 21st century.
On the other hand, Psy’s hilariousness in Gangnam Style’s music video caught all people’ eyes, and achieved 1st place in Itunes music video chart on August 21st 2012. Psy appeared on “The Today Show” in New York City, and “Saturday Night Live.” On October 24th 2012, Psy was recognized as International sensation by the United Nations. U.S. president Obama highly praised Gangnam Style that it is the great example of music of “how people around the world are being swept up Korean culture, which is Korean Wave.” Finally on December 21st 2012, Gangnam Style’s music video in YouTube could hit one billion views.
When TVXQ and BOA were starters of Korean wave, Psy widened Korean wave from Asia to worldwide. Just one song was enough for Psy to become world’s top singer, and it was the moment that all people in the world began to have big interests with K-POP.
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