Reflection on Gangnam Style

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On July 14th 2012 a song was released which created a storm throughout the world, it was so different to the other music in the industry, so catchy, the dancing was so unique. It was put on to YouTube and a paradigm was created. So let’s see what is behind this music because on first thoughts one would quite feasibly argue what has Gangnam got to do with theology. Having to reflect on Gangnam? This is not theology, what on earth has theology got to do with this, and what sort of a college is this God? But once starting to research more into Psy and Gangnam, eyes were truly opened; let’s discuss the details and findings of Gangnam and the man behind it.

What is Gangnam

Gangnam has become a very affluent part of South Korea one might suppose it could be put on par with Beverley Hills, with the posh cars, big houses, designer labels; high maintenance one presumes is a high priority. But over thirty years ago it was an area no different from the majority of areas people live in. Money has been pumped in to make it what it is today. In 2010, the average household carried credit card debt worth a staggering 155 percent of their disposable income. Subway transport seems to be the main way to get around, no different from the western word really and there has never been any conflicts with regards to the faiths in South Korea, the sentiment of their culture is built on Gi (universal Energy), Heung (intrinsic energy of Joy), Jeong (Attachment, affection and Consideration). They convey peacefulness and simplicity as being part of their cultural heritage.

The Singer

Psy, is a singer, song writer in his 30’s whose real name is Park Jae-sang, he is married with two children and comes from Gangnam, Soeul, South Korea, media have ...

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