# Viral Korean Pop Songs Cody Turner Looks Behind-the-Scenes at the Gangnam Style Video By Wes Walcott | Published 2013-01-03 | About Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gagnam-style-video References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Y1Dwolu5Y) & [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psys-gangnam-style)  When it comes to viral Korean pop songs, the Gangnam Style video featuring South Korean rap star Psy has risen to become the most watched [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface) video of all time. However, even though the video might look like it’s just a bunch of people doing a deranged dance, Cody Turner will tell you there was actually a lot of hard work that went into making it. Cody has always had a keen eye for emerging viral videos. During his summer 2012 internship at Trend Hunter, he was always discovering and writing about the [latest music video sensations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatify-20) before they hit the mainstream. Cody is also a professional photographer and, in addition to documenting picture-perfect weddings in the Cayman Islands, in September 2012, he had his work showcased at an art exhibition titled ‘Flinch.’ This involved him photographing the facial expressions of models just before they knowingly get hit in the face with various objects and liquids. To learn more about Cody Turner and his impressive photography and videography career, check out his interview with Trend Hunter on [viral Korean pop songs](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p1Y1Dwolu5Y). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [About](https://www.trendhunter.com/about) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Viral Korean Pop Songs:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the popularity of Korean pop songs by creating catchy, shareable music content. - **Youtube Videos:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to leverage YouTube as a platform for promoting their products and services through viral videos. - **Emerging Music Video Sensations:** Businesses can anticipate and tap into the popularity of upcoming music videos by closely monitoring trends and leveraging them to target specific audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore collaborations with Korean pop stars and YouTube influencers to create viral content and expand their global reach. - **Digital Marketing:** Digital marketing agencies can offer services to brands for developing and promoting viral videos to enhance brand awareness and engage with customers. - **Event Management:** Event management companies can organize live concerts and fan events featuring popular Korean pop stars to cater to the growing demand of K-pop fans worldwide. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Face Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface.md) - [All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klook-1.md) - [Viral Video Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-ideas.md) - [K-Pop Battle Royale Crossover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdragon-crossover.md) - [Celebratory K-Pop Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-kwave.md) - [Record-Breaking Hair Flip Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k18hairflip-2026.md) - [Singer Soda Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-good.md) - [Promotional Influencer Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activision-1.md) - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md)