Thursday, February 7, 2013

What exactly is "Gangnam Style"

OK so if you aren't sick of hearing about "Gangnam Style", this, my friends is for you! :)

We all know the song, "Ehhhhhhhh, sexy lady. Op op op op oppan Gangnam Style", right? Well, if not, click below, this song's for you. For those of you who feel the way I do, keep scrolling!






Well, whats so great about Gangnam, to want to have style like it? Good question!
Let's find out!
 
Gangnam literally means, "South of the (Han) River".
...hmmm, well that doesn't sound that cool. Let's try to dig in a little more, shall we?!
 

Gangnam is know for its wealth and high standard of living. Its kinda like the Beverly Hills of South Korea. Fancy over the top houses and some of the" best" shopping districts, (...I'll be the judge of that!!!).  Gangnam is also home to key offices to some businesses such at Google, IBM, and Toyota.

Local attractions include:
  • The Coex Mall (Keep an eye out for this post, coming soon)
  • The Coex Aquarium
  • The Kimchi Field Museum
  • The Simone Handbag Museum
  • Kukkiwon (also known as The World Taekwondo Headquarters)
  • ...and some other stuff!!    LOL
There are also several festivals that are held in the area:
  • International Peace Marathon Festival
  • Gangnam Fashion Festival
  • Sports Festival for residents in Gangnam Distinct
  • Daemosan Festival

 
Following the anti-American protest in Seoul in the early 2000s, the Gangnam District organized various cultural and sporting events, such as the International Peace Marathon, jointly with the United States Forces Korea.
 
 
~Random facts...
*Several subway stations and surrounding areas in Gangnam were used in The Bourne Legacy film
*Oppan (as in “Oppan Gangnam style”) is an affectionate term used by girls to refer to an older brother or other male acquaintance.
*Psy’s, (the guy who sings the song), signature horse riding dance move was developed after testing out possible dance moves involving other animals, including a kangaroo.
 *Psy is married and has twin daughters.
* "Gangnam Style" is comparable to the English slang terms “swag” or “yolo”.
 
 
*Whoa, so pretty much, Gangnam style has nothing to do with weird guys in a onesie on elevators thrusting over your head nor does it have anything to do with having a dance off with a guy in a yellow suit? 

Awww man!!!
;)
 
 
 

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