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Singer Psy described the worth of ‘Hamkkeup Show’ as “the pinnacle of happiness.”
On the ninth (Korean time), the new documentary sequence ‘Okay-Everything’ premiered through NCS International.
‘Okay-Everything’ is a program that highlights the world affect and roots of Korean tradition, which has just lately led world cultural developments. Hosted by actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim, the four-part sequence explores numerous features of Korean tradition liked worldwide, together with Okay-pop, dramas, meals, and sweetness.
Psy appeared as the consultant interviewee for the Okay-pop section. Daniel Dae Kim defined that Psy established the leisure planning firm P Nation based mostly on the world success of ‘Gangnam Style,’ and that Psy’s annual live performance sequence, ‘Hamkkeup Show,’ accounts for greater than 10% of all live performance ticket gross sales in Korea.
When Daniel Dae Kim requested, “‘Hamkkeup Show’ has now become a legend in Korea. It’s not easy to perform in the scorching heat of a Korean summer,” Psy replied, “A single performance lasts about four hours. When I was young, I felt happy whenever others were happy,” and added, “I think my concerts can be called the pinnacle of happiness.”
He continued, “If I perform in front of 25,000 audience members, I get to see 25,000 faces smiling because of me right before my eyes. At that moment, I feel I could die without any regrets.”
Episodes about ‘Gangnam Style,’ which left a monumental mark in Okay-pop historical past, had been additionally revealed. Daniel Dae Kim launched ‘Gangnam Style’ by saying, “Released in 2012, it broke into the U.S. market and completely changed the status of K-pop. It surpassed 1 billion views on its music video within six months of release, making it the first YouTube video to achieve this record.”
In response, Psy shared an anecdote about Tiger JK pulling over on the freeway shoulder, crying, and calling him, asking, “Do you know what it means to Korean Americans for a song with all Korean lyrics to be played on American radio?” Daniel Dae Kim additionally empathized, saying, “Just thinking about it makes me emotional.”
They additionally exchanged opinions on the ‘Gangnam Style’ statue erected in Gangnam. Psy, displaying a humble angle, stated, “Honestly, personally, I feel embarrassed and unworthy,” whereas Daniel Dae Kim acknowledged, “He is fully qualified. The things Psy has achieved through music have significance beyond Korea to the entire world,” expressing the view that it’s a correct recognition of Psy’s achievements.
Additionally, when Daniel Dae Kim requested, “How long did you enjoy the success of ‘Gangnam Style’?” Psy answered, “As a singer, I have enjoyed it for a lifetime, but as a composer, it is both a dream and a nightmare. How can I create a better result than this song?”
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