Is gangnam style's popularity normal?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0

The song is called Gangnam Style and the artist is called PSY.

I have liked K-Pop for a long time. I am happy that PSY is experiencing so much success but I am also unhappy because fans of K-Pop are not ready to share it with the general populace.

I have my opinion. I will share it at some point later on in the poll.

Baby, baby, not a moy joy I dont know what Im saying... gangnam style! 35
Yes. 46
No. 59
Other. I will add a comment. 4
Other other. 3
I wanted to vote so I clicked on this. 40
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  • randypete
    11 years ago

    its crap i hate it

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    • kandytheembezzler
      10 years ago

      Kandy Blevins is a liar and a thief. She spent ten years stealing from me.

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  • davesumba
    11 years ago

    "I am also unhappy because fans of K-Pop are not ready to share it with the general populace"
    wtf kind of hipster bullshit is that? why don't they want others to be able to enjoy something that they love so much.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Well... because when something becomes mass produced it loses it's soul, because it becomes harshly critiqued, and browbeaten by the people that don't want it to be popular, because there will be idiots out there that will say they like it and they will have their own opinion on it as well as their own brand of it, which will mean that there will be people that will judge it and judge you when they don't know enough to judge, and there will be people that will make really bad jokes, t-shirts, parodies, etc.

      For example, I watched a program critiquing K-Pop and a fan said that the idols are incredibly hard working. She said that about eight people live in one apartment, eat ramen for every meal if they even eat, work until they are exhausted, sacrifice being themselves for the sake of having a good image, sacrifice being in a relationship, would do almost anything for a fan, etc. Another woman on the show said that their image is luxe, futuristic, sophisticated, lavish, and that the South Korean idols are trying to show off how rich and sophisticated of a country South Korea is. I agree that the music videos appear this way, but I think that the idols are incredibly hard working. I didn't like to hear what she said. If K-Pop stays indie the majority of people won't even care enough to make a program talking about it.

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      • justsomekidfromcanada
        11 years ago

        This makes no sense and you're selfish for not wanting your favorite artists to reach some amount of real success

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          It makes no sense that you'd say they haven't reached any amount of real success if they aren't popular in America as well as the rest of the world. In Korea alone they make millions of dollars. I'd call that successful.

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      • BlueJeansWhiteShirt
        11 years ago

        Hipster.

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      • 1000yrVampireKing
        11 years ago

        Its Korean pop. Much of Asian culture has become popular world wide. They have a very unique style and culture. The styles they have also pop and are very notable. So it attracts children. Since kids like bright and big colourful. So it attract teens and children. Most kids are attracted to this no matter what culture. They also have an art style that many artists enjoy compared to some of the crude artwork of cartoons in other countries. As well as that they can make cartoons that are more complex, creative and deeper. So Of course it is normal. Asians are very interesting. If you think about it most races in this world are hated for something. The one area in this world most people seem to like it Asia.

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      • TheWordWizard
        11 years ago

        You apparently do not know anything about Asia’s influence. Do you realize how popular it is? I mean they have it circulating in Australia, Canada, America and Britain. Have you ever heard of a weebo? Japanese culture has already flooded the markets. You try to act hip but you are just a fool. You try to act cool but you are not cool. This is old hat and you are acting like a snob. This fact shows you know nothing about the influence Asia has had on the world. You Also will notice they started putting Asian themes in places they do not belong. Kind of how the vampire has been tossed into everything. I hate it when things become mainstream myself if they are in a small area of the world but K-pop and all Asian themed things have been hitting it since 80-90 on. Let us be.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          Japan and Korea are totally different. Thinking they are similar makes you a fool.

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      • kandytheembezzler
        10 years ago

        I wish you wouldn't put people down for eating ramen. I eat it every day. Most people who know me say, "That Kandy, she really eats it."

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      • davesumba
        11 years ago

        oOOOo noOoo, we must stop this criticism to be brought upon people who can't take it well, and care so much about what some ignorant dumb strangers who don't share the same taste in music say about it.. your statement makes no sense to me. 'hey, lets write some music just for hippies, but ONLY show it to the ones at hippie communes, so there will be no chance of someone critiquing it and making fun of us. what? they won't make as much money off it, and only a fraction of the world population will be able to hear and enjoy it? PRECISELY! keep it that way'.........

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          I like being indie. Doesn't everyone want to have something that's special and as close to just theirs as possible?

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          • davesumba
            11 years ago

            a special, unique object/person, maybe. music that should be shared with the entire world to enjoy and help as many people as possible through their lives, i'm gonna say a big fat no.

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            • Anonymous Post Author
              11 years ago

              Okay. Mashed potatoes with mayonnaise will be my thing. It's so good. I bet it's not my thing anymore now. O.o

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  • coffeebreath
    11 years ago

    I've been familiar with Kpop for a while, so when Gangnam Style started becoming popular, it felt extremely bizarre to be hearing it everywhere. I think it's great how so many people like the song (and that dance), because music like this should be shared by everyone. I can understand Kpop fans being being possessive of 'their' music, but breaking into the American music market is what a lot of Kpop artists have tried (and failed) to do in the past. Psy's success should be celebrated, because he has done what no other Kpop artist has managed to do. What makes his success sweeter is that he didn't even intend for this song to become so popular internationally- it just happened.

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    • chronabis
      10 years ago

      the only reason it is as popular as it is is because people thought he was saying 'open condom style' and thats what made it viral. sure, some people actually like it but thats the only reason they ever even heard it in the first place

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      The Wonder Girls kind of made it... and Rain got to be at the VMA's before PSY, although he wasn't performing.

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      • coffeebreath
        11 years ago

        True. Okay, I guess they had SOME degree of recognition outside of the Kpop crowd.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Oppa is Gangnam style
    Gangnam style

    A girl who is warm and humanle during the day
    A classy girl who know how to enjoy the freedom of a cup of coffee
    A girl whose heart gets hotter when night comes
    A girl with that kind of twist

    I’m a guy
    A guy who is as warm as you during the day
    A guy who one-shots his coffee before it even cools down
    A guy whose heart bursts when night comes
    That kind of guy

    Beautiful, loveable
    Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
    Beautiful, loveable
    Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
    Now let’s go until the end

    Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style
    Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style
    Oppa is Gangnam style

    Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style
    Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh

    A girl who looks quiet but plays when she plays
    A girl who puts her hair down when the right time comes
    A girl who covers herself but is more sexy than a girl who bares it all
    A sensable girl like that

    I’m a guy
    A guy who seems calm but plays when he plays
    A guy who goes completely crazy when the right time comes
    A guy who has bulging ideas rather than muscles
    That kind of guy

    Beautiful, loveable
    Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
    Beautiful, loveable
    Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
    Now let’s go until the end

    Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style
    Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style
    Oppa is Gangnam style

    Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style
    Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh

    On top of the running man is the flying man, baby baby
    I’m a man who knows a thing or two
    On top of the running man is the flying man, baby baby
    I’m a man who knows a thing or two

    You know what I’m saying
    Oppa is Gangnam style

    Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style
    Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      I like it that you like this. We almost never get to see you having fun.

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  • GuessWho
    11 years ago

    The video went viral = It's popularity has exceeded a normal level.

    That song became so popular that even several local radio stations in South Africa are playing it. (I'm sure it's the first time they've played something that's not English or Afrikaans.)

    Also, Is it not a good thing if more of the general populace become K-Pop fans through this?

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  • SangoNyappy
    11 years ago

    I agree with you. I've been K-pop fan for like 5 years and everyone always laughed at me but now I see retards "dancing" Gangnam Style on street while babbling some shit pretending to sing Korean.

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  • Imposturously_yours
    11 years ago

    It's not normal at all, but it's very expected.

    It's has catchy melody "hooks', it doesn't really have any lyrics to remember, it has a signature dance, it doesn't take itself seriously (humor never hurts), and it has a bunch of cute asian girls in it.

    Seriously, if you want something to go viral and market to the masses -it has everything the masses might want.

    I wouldn't call it music, though.

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  • ccjigsaw
    11 years ago

    Waahhhh!!!!!! Yess!!! I love it alot. I love to dance and the moves are just to great. Alot of people don't get why I'm so hyped about it, but I loovvveee iiittt. I don't usually give into the fads and what not, but it just hooked me! It's just all together alot of fun

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      c:

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  • Dizzee
    11 years ago

    I'm so tired of hearing about this. I admit at first I liked it. Then it got overused and so overplayed.

    I also admit I've known about k-pop for awhile simply because I have friends who are obsessed with k-pop, j-pop and what not. I'm actually glad that someone from clear over there can become so popular in the US and it's cool that a new genre is introduced to a lot of new people. For someone that like to become famous here must be tickled pink, but the song got old quick.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    The fuck is that?

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    • iEatZombies_
      11 years ago

      LOL
      It's safer not to know. =P

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      • NeuroNeptunian
        11 years ago

        ..I'll take your word for it...

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        • [Old Memory]
          11 years ago

          Run... Save yourself. We're all infected

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          Watch the video if you'd like to know. I included the link.

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      • iEatZombies_
        11 years ago

        Ha. Thumbs down.
        Children.

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    • disthing
      11 years ago

      South Korean dance song that has a humorous video and has managed to achieve international success blah blah. Saves you actually following a link anywhere.

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  • yesnomaybeso
    11 years ago

    I absolutely hate it, it's so annoying!

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  • ToxicCrayons
    11 years ago

    oh boo fuckin hoo, get over yourself

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  • 2_damgud_4
    10 years ago

    yep .. but his new song "gentleman" is far more catchier in my opinion .. so much for one off viral success whoever posted that as his new song has rocketed to the top of the charts already & is already a youtube sensation.

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  • King_Felix_IV
    10 years ago

    It's ghastly. Is this really what the world has come to? Most overrated song of all time.

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  • Juicedrink
    11 years ago

    It's kind of a song that's popular because of the dance.

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  • Wendell
    11 years ago

    Look, it's just a novelty song. It has a funny video and words, that's why people like it. No one is actually a fan of "K-pop"

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  • DannyKanes
    11 years ago

    Hyuna is gorgeous :)

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Yeah, I think she made a spin-off called oppa is just my style.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcLNteez3c4

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  • disthing
    11 years ago

    It's a one-off viral success in my opinion. The song isn't representative of K-Pop, it's more like a French House track with a little bit of Korean thrown in and a fun video, not the typical Korean experience.

    I think, OP, you don't have to worry too much about other people taking away your coveted subculture and K-Pop becoming mainstream because of Gangnam Style.

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  • BlueAlice
    11 years ago

    It makes me smile when I watch it and it's number one in the UK charts right now, for some reason....

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  • iEatZombies_
    11 years ago

    Welp, pretty sure they want to be popular- so yes. Don't let people fool ya, they may like making music but when they get the cash they are much happier.

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    • iEatZombies_
      11 years ago

      I've known about Kpop for a while- I don't like it. At all.

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      • Anonymous Post Author
        11 years ago

        That's okay. It's not for everybody, most of it is highly produced.

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  • davesumba
    11 years ago

    people just don't know about K Pop and its cool fun vibed catchy tunes, and there's quite a few really good songs that i like, but with the youtube popularity of the fun gangnam style dance vids, more people are hearing about it (this song particularly), and it's even being played on American radio stations.

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    • davesumba
      11 years ago

      and also played during halftime by multiple universities, and guest appearances on Ellen. my my, it is very popular.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    .. yeoja
    .. yeoja
    ..inneun yeoja
    ..yeoja

    Op op op op
    Oppan Gangnam style
    ..
    Ehhhhh sexy lady

    Op op op op
    ....

    ...naneun nom
    ...aneun nom
    ..nom

    *horse-riding dance*

    -^~^-

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Seo Woo is hotter than Hyuna amirite?

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      • [Old Memory]
        11 years ago

        I don't know who Seo Woo is but I Google her and youerrite!

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          I like you!

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          • [Old Memory]
            11 years ago

            :D I just passed by your username on another post and thought, "It seems like we could get along.."

            I did "Bad Things (Don't Do These)" under Sass and Ri. Though I'm still not sure what I did wrong as Ri.

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            • Anonymous Post Author
              11 years ago

              Yeah, me neither, to both of those. I don't really remember Ri and I can't seem to stay with one username either. I think it even says on my profile that I suck at creating usernames. What post was it? :)

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          • [Old Memory]
            11 years ago

            A secret admirer? Me? ♡（ﾉ´∀`）*faints*

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Gangnam... now that's some stupid shit.

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    • BlueAlice
      11 years ago

      Well, being an American Nazi, you would consider anywhere outside of America and Germany stupid, wouldn't you?

      Oh, and how are things since the woman you abused had the decency to up and leave you?

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