Gangnam Style

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gangnam-style

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the artist?Psy (Park Jae-sang)
2. What is the release date?July 15, 2012
3. What is "Gangnam Style" and why is it famous?"Gangnam Style" is a song and dance by Korean singer Psy that became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views, known for its catchy beat and funny horse‑riding dance.
4. Why did people around the world start dancing to it?The music is very catchy, the dance moves are simple and silly, and the video shows funny scenes that many people liked and shared.

K-pop: A musical genre originating in South Korea, characterized by a wide range of audiovisual elements and sophisticated production.
Viral Phenomenon: An event, idea, or piece of media that spreads rapidly and widely through internet sharing.
Korean Wave (Hallyu): The significant global increase in the popularity of South Korean culture since the 1990s.
Neologism: A newly coined word or expression.