theAARONLOY / /

Top Menu

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer

Main Menu

  • Rants
  • Singapore
  • World
  • Life
  • Art
  • Food
  • Travels
  • Music
  • Games
  • Astronomy
  • Tech
  • Science
  • Eco
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Bargains
  • Randomness
  • Scam Watch
  • How To
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer

theAARONLOY / /

theAARONLOY / /

  • Rants
  • Singapore
  • World
  • Life
  • Art
  • Food
  • Travels
  • Music
  • Games
  • Astronomy
  • Tech
  • Science
  • Eco
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Bargains
  • Randomness
  • Scam Watch
  • How To
Music
Home›Music›What Does Gangnam Style Mean?

What Does Gangnam Style Mean?

By aaron loy
August 19, 2012
2178
5
Share:

Ok. Never thought I’d be posting something like this when I put up the ‘Music’ category, but oh well, Gangnam damn addictive eh?

I know some of you can’t stand it though.

TOO BAD.

MuahahahHHAhahAhHAHA!

So…

What the hell does ‘Oppa Gangnam Style’ mean anyway?

From what I can gather…

‘Oppa’ = ‘Big Brother’

Apparently, ‘Oppa’ is what the ladies would say to address somebody as an ‘older brother’. Seems to be a bit like ‘Onee-San’ in Japanese or ‘Da Ge (大哥)’ in Chinese. Do note that only gals use this. Guys use ‘Hyung’ instead of ‘Oppa’.

Gangnam 

Gangnam-gu is 1 of 25 districts that make up Seoul, Korea, and it’s supposed to be one of the most affluent. I guess it’s a bit like how we use Orange County in the US or ‘6th Ave’ back in Singapore to say that someone’s from a ‘richer’ neighbourhood.

‘Oppa Gangnam Style’

When you put it all together, it’s basically like you trying to impress a girl, by saying that ‘Hey, your big brother here is rich/sophisticated’.

So, there you go. It’s a very hip and annoying way to impress a gal I guess. It helps to know the lyrics as well.

Ey…But…Horse Riding?

Erm. People who tend to ride horses and stuff tend to be more affluent? Think polo. Best I can come up with. Heh.

Lyrics here: Gangnam Style English Lyrics and Pronunciation

Reading Deeper into ‘Gangnam Style’

So now you know its meaning on the surface…but did you know it’s really to poke fun at Korean culture? Under its cheery veneer, it’s actually a very stinging commentary about some aspects of Korean culture.

It’s a wordy but interesting read, check it out here: Gangnam Style, Dissected

Tagsgangnam stylekorea
Previous Article

Pissed at Singtel’s Mio/exStream Internet Services? You’re ...

Next Article

Gangnam Style English Lyrics + Pronunciation

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Music

    Gangnam Style English Lyrics + Pronunciation

    August 19, 2012
    By aaron loy
  • MusicTech

    JBL Charge Review, Sound Test and Comparison

    October 25, 2013
    By aaron loy
  • MusicRandomnessWorld

    Abe Lincoln pwns Mitt and Obama

    March 14, 2013
    By aaron loy
  • MusicTech

    Sony Walkman Z First Impressions – O.O

    May 11, 2012
    By aaron loy
  • MusicTech

    Sudio Vasa BLÅ Review (Wireless Bluetooth Earphones)

    June 6, 2017
    By aaron loy
  • MusicTech

    JBL Flip Review, Sound Test and Comparison

    October 1, 2013
    By aaron loy

  • RantsSingapore

    Why the Opposition is Not Ready for Governance

  • Tech

    Soundbars With No HDMI Inputs – A Compromise?

  • Life

    Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Great Dictator’ – Still Relevant After Over 70 Years

  • 99
    Followers
  • 177
    Likes
  • 2750
    Subscribers
Cheap Supplements Online Store Singapore!
Cheap Supplements Online Store Singapore!
YouTube subscribe button by Skipser
Sudio Vasa Bla Unboxing, Colour Preview (Review Link Inside)
Heineken, Gives You Wind(s)
How To Keep Garlic & Onion Powder from Hardening
By PoseLab
Visit Youtube Channel




Advertisement

Support the World Wildlife Fund

Double NASA's Abysmal Budget!

Double NASA's Abysmal Budget!

  • Recent

  • Popular

  • Comments

  • Best Boxer Briefs to Prevent Thigh Abrasion

    By aaron loy
    February 28, 2021
  • How to Easily Mine Crypto on Phone

    By aaron loy
    February 5, 2021
  • How to (Possibly) Fix “TLS Negotiation failed, the certificate doesn’t match the host.” Gmail Error

    By aaron loy
    April 20, 2020
  • Yunomori Onsen & Spa (Singapore)

    By aaron loy
    January 31, 2018
  • Digital TV Antenna Singapore (Free!)

    By aaron loy
    January 27, 2018
  • Where to Buy Bean Bags in Singapore

    By aaron loy
    August 31, 2014
  • Starcraft 2: Heart Of The Swarm – Getting Collector’s Edition for Singapore & Asia

    By aaron loy
    March 2, 2013
  • Mass Effect 3 Ending – Why I Feel the it’s ‘Epic – Poetic’

    By aaron loy
    April 3, 2012
  • Sony’s New Mirrorless Full Frame NEX Camera – Why It Might Work

    By aaron loy
    August 15, 2013
  • Who Should Be Ashamed, Mr Lee Hsien Loong?

    By aaron loy
    April 19, 2014
  • aaron loy
    on
    January 27, 2018

    Buta Kin 豚金. Good Price, Good Ramen?

    If you're a real ...
  • aaron loy
    on
    December 18, 2017

    Digital TV Antenna Hack – Cheap, Easy, And..Free?

    Got it, added it ...
  • Esther
    on
    December 15, 2017

    Digital TV Antenna Hack – Cheap, Easy, And..Free?

    hi aaron possible to put ...
  • Lai
    on
    December 7, 2017

    Digital TV Antenna Hack – Cheap, Easy, And..Free?

    yes his setup works ...
  • aaron loy
    on
    November 21, 2017

    MINISO Singapore, Another Chinese Ripoff, Arrives in Singapore

    I value integrity and ...

Disclaimer

This Site is User Supported: theAARONLOY// is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. Affiliate Links: Assume all outgoing links are affiliate links. Your price remains unchanged (you get better prices sometimes!), yet you'll be able to support the site. Also, this allows us to monetize the site without resorting to conflicting sponsorships. Non-Sponsored Reviews: Assume all reviews/articles are not sponsored unless noted. Example: Most of my restaurant reviews are made unannounced, with food paid for by yours truly. I don't believe in PAP-style inspections and Gushcloud-ish BS. Full disclaimer here.
I ♥ SgBlogs.com Follow

Paperblog

PEPPERJAM