# Pixelated Viral Song Shorts Psy Rocks the 2D World in This 8-Bit Gangnam Style Video By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-09-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bit-gangnam-style References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWbKmS69PBM&feature=player_embedded) In a cross between nerdy and weird, [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-maximalism) group Daneboe has released a lovely 8-bit Gangnam style mash-up. If you haven’t seen the original Gangnam Style video by Korean pop singer Psy, you should check it out right now. The catchy tune and super-strange dance moves have become viral in short period of time and is being broadcasted even on North American radio stations. Although this mash-up is significantly shorter than the original, this video gives retro lovers enough geekiness for one minute and 50 seconds. Reminiscent of the [old school 8-bit video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection), 8-bit Psy dances in his signature crazy styled moves with [retro game music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro) as he makes an appearance at underground parking garages, amusement parks and the beaches while watching women do yoga. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **8-bit Music Videos:** Opportunity for creating more viral 8-bit music videos that blend nostalgia and catchy tunes. - **Retro Mash-ups:** Potential to create mash-ups of popular songs with retro video game aesthetics. - **Geeky Viral Content:** Demand for geeky and nostalgic content that resonates with online audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment industry to produce more 8-bit music videos and retro mash-ups, leveraging nostalgia and viral potential. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Potential for marketers and advertisers to utilize 8-bit aesthetic and retro mash-ups in their campaigns to capture audience attention. - **Gaming:** Incorporating 8-bit music videos and retro mash-ups in gaming industry as promotional material or within the gameplay itself. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Halloween Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th.md) - [K-Pop Battle Royale Crossover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdragon-crossover.md) - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [K-pop Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bts-island.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Retro Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-play.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-snacks.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interoid-ev.md)