Preface.
Do you remember the song "Gangnam Style" that once swept the world?Do you remember that Korean uncle who danced on horseback?He is PSY, also known as "Uncle Bird".
His song created YouTube history in 2012, becoming the first ** to break through 1 billion, 2 billion, 3 billion, and 4 billion, and also made South Korea's Hallyu culture go global. However, just recently, South Koreans have pushed him to the forefront, accusing him of being the culprit for the failure of the Korea World Expo. What's going on?Let's take a look.
The Korea World Expo failed miserably.
On November 29, 2023, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) held its 173rd General Assembly in Paris, France, to vote for the venue for the World Expo 2030 (EXPO). The three candidate cities are Busan in South Korea, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and Rome in Italy. The results were shocking, with Rome in Italy receiving 17 votes and Busan in South Korea receiving only 29 votes, far behind the 119 votes in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
South Korea** and the people are very disappointed and angry about this, believing that it is unfair and disrespectful to South Korea. South Korean Prime Minister Han Byung-so said in an interview that South Korea had made all preparations and made great efforts to bid for the World Expo, but it was met with incredible results. He said that South Korea will continue to work hard to enhance its international status and influence and strive for the next opportunity.
South Korea** also commented one after another, analyzing the reasons and effects of the failure of the Korea World Expo. Some believe that South Korea's diplomatic capabilities in the international community are insufficient, and it has not been able to effectively win the support and trust of other countries. Some believe that South Korea does not have enough influence in the Middle East to resist Saudi Arabia's strong competitiveness and lobbying power. Some believe that South Korea's bid theme and plan are not attractive enough to show South Korea's innovation and characteristics.
The reaction and accusations of the Koreans.
The South Korean people are also very dissatisfied and indignant at the news of the failure of the World Expo, and have expressed their opinions and emotions on social **. Some said that South Korea is a cultural, historical, and attractive country that is fully qualified to host the World Expo, but it has been neglected and discriminated against by the international community.
Some said that South Korea should boycott Saudi oil and commodities and no longer have any economic and trade exchanges with Saudi Arabia, so that Saudi Arabia can feel the strength and dignity of South Korea. Some said that the ROK should reflect on its foreign policy and international image, strengthen cooperation and exchanges with friendly countries, and enhance its international status and influence.
However, there are also some Koreans who point the finger at an unexpected object, that is, "Uncle Bird" psy. They believe that psy's "Gangnam Style" is the culprit behind the failure of the Korea World Expo, because the song is outdated and old-fashioned, and does not represent the modernity and innovation of South Korea, but instead makes the world's impression of Korea stuck in 2012. They say that PSY's "Gangnam Style" has become a "national shame" in South Korea and should be erased from South Korea's history and no longer sung.
Conclusion. I have to say that Uncle Bird's back this time is really wronged, but it is indeed South Korea's style to push this kind of national event on an artist.
After all, there are a few countries that will shoot the promotional videos of the World Expo full of stars, like an ancient wash, cut and blow MV?