I have a love/hate relationship with this song and the phenomenon that has surrounded it this past year. I’m excited that a K-pop song has gone mainstream, but I’m disappointed it was this song and video. K-pop is so much more than some goofy guy in sunglasses doing a ridiculous dance. Not to mention that it’s really painful to continually hear “Gang-nam” mispronounced when it’s not even hard to pronounce.
For years, many different K-pop groups and solo artists have actively been trying to break into the American market (and therefore the global market), but have not quite succeeded. While international superstar singer/actor/dancer Rain made it onto the Colbert Report, and the Wonder Girls — whose “Nobody” was the #1 song in Asia in 2011 — even toured briefly with the Jonas Brothers; the American market is the largest and hardest to break in to in the world. Very talented groups like Big Bang and 2NE1 are able to sell out arenas in the US, but mainstream American culture is oblivious to music sung in any language but English (with the exception of a few Spanish phrases tossed in).
The Spartan Sportswrap returns from its winter slumber with all things MSU sports. Which members of the MSU football team were drafted, what moves should the basketball team make to dominate all the way to the final four? Listen in and find out.
Psy – “Gangnam Style”
Phantom – “Burning”
Neon Bunny – “Oh My Prince”
Jay Park – “Go”
Mukimukimanmansu – “If I Confess, Be Totally Surprised”
back number – “Shinja yo moumoku de are”
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Phantom made a comeback this year with their first mini-album “Phantom City,” which included several songs under various genres. This one, however, shined the most.
City Pulse Live’s Year-End Wrap-Up Show kicks off with a discussion of the year’s biggest stories with Kyle Melinn. Berl and Andy then talk with Ari Adler, spokesman for Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, Lynn Martinez, Former Lansing Democratic State Representative, Walt Sorg, City Pulse Columnist/Contributor, and Susan Demas, MIRS writer and MLive blogger, about what’s in store for 2013.
Impact Alternative is heavier and more rock oriented. It's designed to keep you going through the night with artist you may or may not know.
The Music That Matters
Starts: 6:00 am
Ends: 7:00 pm
Playing our daily rotation of new, breaking and core music!
Exposure
Starts: 7:00 pm
Ends: 8:00 pm
Exposure gives a voice to student groups at Michigan State University and organizations in the East Lansing/Lansing area. Join the conversation and the community!
Progressive Torch & Twang
Starts: 8:00 pm
Ends: 12:00 am
This isn't a country music show, at least not one you've heard before. Styles include folk, bluegrass, western swing, rockabilly and much more! Join the fun with host(s) Eric and Alyssa!
May 22, 2013
Impact Alternative
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: 6:00 am
Impact Alternative is heavier and more rock oriented. It's designed to keep you going through the night with artist you may or may not know.