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"'''Gentleman'''" (stylized '''GENTLEMAN''') is the 19th [[K-pop]] [[Single (music)|single]] by South Korean musician [[Psy (entertainer)|PSY]] released on April 12, 2013 (KST).<ref name=PPGAGSF/> It is the follow-up to his international [[Hit single|hit single]] "[[Gangnam Style]]", which at the time of "Gentleman"'s release had been viewed on [[YouTube]] 1.5 billion times.<ref name=ByfPsa>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/brace-yourself-for-psys-second-act--but-will-it-live-up-to-gangnam-style-8568389.html|title=Brace yourself for Psy's second act - but will it live up to Gangnam Style?: It was impossible to escape his first single – but can the Korean rapper strike it big a second time?|accessdate=2013-04-12|date=2013-04-11|work=[[The Independent]]|author=Sherwin, Adam}}</ref> The first public performance of the song, with its associated dance was unveiled at 6:30 PM April 13 at [[Seoul World Cup Stadium]] in Seoul.<ref name=L/><ref name=PPGAGSF>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704775/psy-gentleman-single-gangnam-style.jhtml|title=Psy Preps 'Gentleman' As 'Gangnam Style' Follow: Single will be released on April 12.|accessdate=2013-04-11|date=2013-04-02|publisher=[[MTV]]|author=Kaufman, Gil}}</ref><ref name=PnsGbowmoid>{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/11/psys-new-single-gentlemen-blocked-online-within-minutes-of-its-debut-3593257/|title=Psy’s new single Gentlemen blocked online within minutes of its debut|accessdate=2013-04-11|date=2013-04-11|work=[[Metro (magazine)|Metro]]|author=Westbrook, Caroline}}</ref> A poster was released containing the main line of the song 'I'm a mother f***** {{sic}} gentleman',<ref>http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/psy/379452-psy-gentleman-new-single-poster-here</ref> with the term 'f*****' reportedly being a mock-censored form of "father."{{cn|date=April 2013}} The song racked up |
"'''Gentleman'''" (stylized '''GENTLEMAN''') is the 19th [[K-pop]] [[Single (music)|single]] by South Korean musician [[Psy (entertainer)|PSY]] released on April 12, 2013 (KST).<ref name=PPGAGSF/> It is the follow-up to his international [[Hit single|hit single]] "[[Gangnam Style]]", which at the time of "Gentleman"'s release had been viewed on [[YouTube]] 1.5 billion times.<ref name=ByfPsa>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/brace-yourself-for-psys-second-act--but-will-it-live-up-to-gangnam-style-8568389.html|title=Brace yourself for Psy's second act - but will it live up to Gangnam Style?: It was impossible to escape his first single – but can the Korean rapper strike it big a second time?|accessdate=2013-04-12|date=2013-04-11|work=[[The Independent]]|author=Sherwin, Adam}}</ref> The first public performance of the song, with its associated dance was unveiled at 6:30 PM April 13 at [[Seoul World Cup Stadium]] in Seoul.<ref name=L/><ref name=PPGAGSF>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704775/psy-gentleman-single-gangnam-style.jhtml|title=Psy Preps 'Gentleman' As 'Gangnam Style' Follow: Single will be released on April 12.|accessdate=2013-04-11|date=2013-04-02|publisher=[[MTV]]|author=Kaufman, Gil}}</ref><ref name=PnsGbowmoid>{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/11/psys-new-single-gentlemen-blocked-online-within-minutes-of-its-debut-3593257/|title=Psy’s new single Gentlemen blocked online within minutes of its debut|accessdate=2013-04-11|date=2013-04-11|work=[[Metro (magazine)|Metro]]|author=Westbrook, Caroline}}</ref> A poster was released containing the main line of the song 'I'm a mother f***** {{sic}} gentleman',<ref>http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/psy/379452-psy-gentleman-new-single-poster-here</ref> with the term 'f*****' reportedly being a mock-censored form of "father."{{cn|date=April 2013}} The song racked up 22 million YouTube hits in 24 hours, setting the record for most views in a single day on the video-sharing Web site beating [[Justin Bieber]]'s "[[Beauty and a Beat]]", which was viewed 10.6 million times in 24 hours.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2013/04/14/90/0701000000AEN20130414003051315F.HTML|title=(LEAD) Psy's 'Gentleman' video smashes YouTube record for single-day views|accessdate=2013-04-11|date=2013-04-15|publisher=Yonhap News Agency}}</ref> {{As of|2013|04|15}}, the video has been watched over 58 million times on [[YouTube]].<ref name=officialvideo>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASO_zypdnsQ |title=PSY – GENTLEMEN M/V |format=YouTube |author=officialpsy |authorlink=Psy (entertainer) |date=April 15, 2013}}</ref> |
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"Gentleman" (stylized GENTLEMAN) is the 19th K-pop single by South Korean musician PSY released on April 12, 2013 (KST).[2] It is the follow-up to his international hit single "Gangnam Style", which at the time of "Gentleman"'s release had been viewed on YouTube 1.5 billion times.[3] The first public performance of the song, with its associated dance was unveiled at 6:30 PM April 13 at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul.[4][2][5] A poster was released containing the main line of the song 'I'm a mother f***** [sic] gentleman',[6] with the term 'f*****' reportedly being a mock-censored form of "father."[citation needed] The song racked up 22 million YouTube hits in 24 hours, setting the record for most views in a single day on the video-sharing Web site beating Justin Bieber's "Beauty and a Beat", which was viewed 10.6 million times in 24 hours.[7] As of 15 April 2013[update], the video has been watched over 58 million times on YouTube.[8]
Composition
When the song was being introduced, The Independent reported that "A trailer posted on Psy’s Twitter links to a thudding beat with a repeated lyric of 'I'm a mother, father, gentleman'. Or ' [sic]' depending on the interpretation of Psy's accent."[3] The song features more English than "Gangnam Style".[9] The Huffington Post classifies the song as electro-pop,[9] while Time describes it as K-pop.[1]
Choreography
The dance in the chorus originates from girl group Brown Eyed Girls' 2009 hit, "Abracadabra".[10] In describing the dance in advance of the song's debut PSY stated, "I can't tell you about the dance but all Koreans know this dance - but (those in) other countries haven't seen it."[2] For the April 13 debut of the dance, PSY instructed fans to attend in white attire.[2][11] 50,000 people attended the April 13 World Cup Stadium performance, which gave the nation a respite at a time when political tensions are high due to concerns about the intentions of Kim Jong-un.[3] The 6:30 PM Seoul time/ 2:30 AM U.S. ET performance was broadcasted live on YouTube.[4]
Although his previous song's associated widely-imitated horse-riding dance had brought him notoriety, the "Harlem Shake" had recently challenged PSY and "Gangnam Style" for the top position in pop culture. PSY felt a lot of pressure to satisfy his growing fanbase, saying "Of course I feel more burden than before, because lots of people are watching." The new dance is characterized by fast, hip-swinging movements in Stuff.[12]
Release
PSY originally intended to follow up "Gangnam Style" with a song called "Assarabia", which is Korean slang for Oh Yeah!, but changed course upon realizing that the song might be offensive to Arab listeners.[3] PSY first announced a new single would be forthcoming by Twitter on March 8.[13] When released, the song was expected to be available for Korean fans.[11] The song was released at midnight on April 12 in each time zone.[14] Many people seeking access to the song early online were blocked by Psy’s record company, Universal,[5] but Time reports that others were able to access the song prematurely.[4] When asked why he released the song a day before his "Happening" concert, he stated via Twitter "cause We Gotta Sing Along".[15]
Reception
Critical reception
Initial reactions were mixed as critics acknowledged the catchy tunes of "Gentleman" but also remained skeptical as to whether it will surpass the popularity of "Gangnam Style". CNN's Jake Tapper asserted that Psy's concern about being left behind as a one-hit wonder is "completely founded".[16] Simon Vozick-Levinson, associate editor at Rolling Stone, pointed out that "It's almost impossible to create another hit like "Gangnam Style".[16]
Chart performance
Within 48 hours of its release, "Gentleman" became the most downloaded song on half a dozen music streaming services in South Korea,[17] entered the top 10 songs on iTunes in Finland and Switzerland,[18] and debuted at No. 61 on the UK Singles Chart.[19]
Music video
Production
Psy has stated that filming the video took two days without any sleep.[3] The video is described to have a "sexual twist" in comparison to his previous single and features Psy performing a "fast, hip-swinging dance" and wearing an array of jackets in wide-ranging colors and sunglasses that he has become known for wearing.[12] Before the release of the video, he hinted that the choreography will be a unique take on a classic dance by stating that "All Koreans know this dance. But (those in) other countries haven’t seen it".[20]. The dance was later revealed to be the "arrogant dance" from the song "Abracadabra" by South Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls; the music video features member Ga-In from that group.[10] Infinite Challenge cast (Yoo Jae-seok, Park Myeong-su, Jeong Jun-ha, Jeong Hyeong-don, Noh Hong-chul, HaHa, and Gil) makes an appearance in the video, with Yoo Jae-seok and Noh Hong-chul making return appearances from Gangnam Style.[citation needed] The video reached 10.7 million views on Youtube within 16 hours of its upload, making it the fastest K-pop video to reach 10 million.[citation needed]
Synopsis
A tuxedo-clad PSY, walks through a shop, while followed by men holding shopping bags. He dances at a playground with HaHa. He plays a Candy Crush[citation needed] phone game as a woman jogs on a treadmill, but then pushes the controls to speed up the treadmill, causing the woman to fall off. He talks to a girl at a restaurant table (while Noh Hong-chul does his pelvic thrusts in a mirror reflection) but he pushes the bottom of her coffee cup to her face. Yoo Jae-seok, with sunglasses and yellow tux, rushes into an elevator, and desperately needs to go to the bathroom, but PSY arrives and stalls the trip by pushing all the elevator floor buttons.[21] He then stink-palms a girl in a library.[21]
PSY does his hip swaying dance while putting his hand to his chin. The other guys do the same while the girls in ponytails sway and face the other way. He terrorizes a kids' soccer game[21], and gets sprayed by a lawn sprinkler. He applies lotion to the back of a bikini clad girl, but then undoes her top. He lies on the floor while Park Myeong-su and Jeong Jun-ha sway on top of him. He takes a girl to be seated at a restaurant, but pulls the chair away, causing her to fall. Jeong Hyeong-don offers his hand to help her up, but yanks her down again.
PSY sees a girl (Ga-In) who wears a shirt with the red letter G, and who is working out at the weights. He takes off his jacket and flings it at her while he does a pullup. As he leaves, the girl follows him. They go to a tented market cafe where the girl pulls the seat from under PSY. While PSY plays around and eats hand pulled noodles, the girl eats oden fishcake on a stick.
PSY and the dancers do the sway again. He parties with the people at the tent. He starts saying "Wet PSY!" He sits with two bikini clad girls. As he sings "Wet PSY!" over and over, he and the two girls are catapulted into the swimming pool.[21] He and the dancers sway at the pool, an indoor field, and outdoors.
The after-song footage has an outtake from the tent cafe. The girl dances around a street pole sign while PSY does the same with the wider traffic light pole. A girl is about to make a photocopy when PSY rushes in and photocopies his face.
The video features Psy performing ungentlemanly pranks on various people until he sees who pulls unmannerly pranks on him.[10]
Todd Gilchrist of MTV described the video to have "effectively parod(ied) a rich heel, subjecting ladies within his celebrity orbit to 'Billy Madison'-style gags like pulling chairs out from beneath them and speeding up treadmills until they fall off."[21]
Release
The "Gentleman" music video was posted on YouTube on Saturday, April 13, 2013, shortly following a live premiere and performance from PSY's live concert, which was streamed online.
Reception
16 hours after its release, "Gentleman" surpassed 10 million hits on the video sharing platform YouTube.[22] The audio-only version of the song had more than 1.2 million YouTube hits prior to the concert.[12] 160,000 viewed the debut concert online.[12] The song racked up over 20 million views in 24 hours, obliterating the record for most views in a single day on the video-sharing Web site.[23] The new video's view is nearly triple that of Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend," which logged over 8 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its release in May 2012.[23] In the first 36 hours of its release, the official music video of the song has been viewed more than 40 million times.[24]
Formats and track listing
| No. | Title | Version | Length |
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| 1. | "Gentleman" | Album version | 3:14 |
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Release history
References
External linksDespués de Gangnam Style llega Gentleman
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