Thank you for this video David, very much appreciated your views on the Gangnam area. Which will no doubt attract more interest given's PSY's international pop success!
wow.. thank you for the vid again you don't know how important these videos are for me it's really hard to describe really. everytime when i go to youtube i check out your vid first i miss korea so much..
People may think that SK is very dangerous country because of NK. However, it is one of the safest country in thr world. We dont have any anxiety about our safety....
My hometown!! I used to live right near gangnam station and currently live in California. This video totally recalls memories of my childhood. Thanks for your video :-)
i love the contrast i love the variety i love that i can step back into all these differnt worlds Hong Kong is like a more extreme version of this super high tech and run down or old school ,street working class asian market life
On top of that, you mentioned Buddhism at 6:42, If you can read and understand Korean, the letters on the sign means " Astrology or Fate , Tarot, and Martial compatibility". It has not to do with Buddhism. It's more like Korean-style shamanism and mixed Korean astrology as you already mentioned foruten teller stuff :) Again, I would not like to argue, but to give you my opinions. I am pretty sure that you are very open to accepting other's opinions :) Thanks for uploading again, Cheers!
For all the PSY Gangnam Style fans: The district of Gangnam is not only the area around the Gangnam subway station but it also includes nearby areas like Apgujeong, Cheongdam, Sinsa and Nonhyeon. :) While Gangnam Station is more casual and filled of young people, those other areas seem to be more snobbish and lavish.
hi Micahel, Love your video, I don't know or care anything about religion in korea...I am just here to support your videos....Hopefully I could see you again on more Korean tv shows like infinity challenges, movies and dramas.. god bless :)
are you still in Korea? I clearly remember I was watching 신비한 TV 서프라이즈 every sunday morning when i was a kid. and you were always on the show! : ) it's been about 8 years now time seems fly so fast. thank you micheal! the show was a lot more fun because of you guys!
Nice video! I might just travel there one day. I love the neon lights and the night life. Reminds me a lot of Vegas. Would you recommend visiting in the winter or the hot summer?
@idunno4got i wouldn't consider it a suburb. It is more of an affluent business district. Gangnam-gu is a district of Seoul and it literally means below the river.
heyy thanks for uploading such a nice video. I live in jamsill, and my occupation is in gangnam station exit 5. so, almost everyday except holidays, I go to gangnam for work.. anyway, good for u!
Mike, I have to tell you, this video brings back so many memories. I used to hang out there quite a bit back in 95-96. I even had a job teaching English just up the street from the station around the corner from that McDonalds and movie theater you walked by at the beginning of this video. Is that Pizza Hut still back in there? I used to teach English to the empIoyees there for free pizza + cash. Gotta luv that. I remember Tower Records was across the street and down a bit. What's there now?
yeah, ironically, for people looking for gangnam style, you won't find in "gangnam" station. What Psy's referring to is like Apgujeong, Chungdam, Nonhyeon, etc.. which is part of Gangnam-Gu Area.
hi Kevin i was thinking of u when i shot this i was wondering if u had much time to check out places like Kangnam yes, still the same i found out after i shot this video that they are doing a 1 year redevelopment construction job of Gangnam station all new refit of the station taking atleast one year gonna be chaos cheers buddy
Hello, Michael... I just watched your video description of Gangnam, and I hope to ask you if I may use your video clip for my presentation of Gangnam to my classmates. I will be a great opportunity to introduce Gangnam in a efficient way. please let me know. Thanks.
wiki is good enough for me im not a paid newa reporter this channel is fun i dont make up things atleast i do a little research of an area i have my life and my work and my responsibilities,youtube is just for fun
Can you tell me where is the best bath sauna place in gangnam? Tiltangbang or whatever they are cslled. Might spend a night in one looks cool. Also outdoor food stores where is the best place to go?
@marxian00 The sewage smell is common in most big cities, especially during the summer. I'm from NYC and the smell is everywhere here too. Its a combination of many things like the pollution, garbage, car exhausts, etc.
Gangnam Station or Samsung Station around the Gangnam style wide to be saying is correct. However, is saying exactly the Gangnam style around the streets of Gangnam, Apgujeong-dong Rodeo. Quite a lot are different.
한국인 혹은 한국계 외국인 여러분 이분한테 강남역만 강남이 아니다느니 어쩌니 저쩌니 가르치려 하지마세요. 이분 다 알고있는 분입니다. 이분 이미 10년도 더 전에 한국에서 생활 시작한 분입니다. TV에도 많이 출현 했었고요. 하여튼 한국인들 가르치려 하는거 너무 좋아해.
@michaelarnold13 I think those percentages are referring to the spread among those who are religious. Looking at the database from which that information is cited, I think the percentages are switched, too--43% of those who profess a religion are Buddhist and 55% are Christian (34% Protestant and 21% Catholic). According to the same data, 46% of Koreans are atheist, and only 29% are Christian (out of the total population).
Hello Michael, First of all, I enjoyed your video and just wanted to leave a comment. Well, in Korea, Protestants and Catholics are not considered the same religion. As you already saw the statistics, as a religion, Buddihms would be the largest religion in Korea if you did not sum up. I did not reveal my nationality, Korean as you might think I am biased. However, historically as well as culturally, Korea would better be categorized into a Buddihsm country rather than a Christan country.
MJ JO양 :) 의견 달아주신거 고맙구요. 들어주신 사례는 일반화되기에는 너무나 어려운 사항이네요! 군대에서 남자들만 있다고 세상에는 남자만 있다고 하는걸 표본의 오류라고 하거든요 :) 종교인구나 인구조사 같은건 미시적인 접근이 아니라 대표적인 거시적 항목이라서 주변의 친구들만 대상으로 하기엔 부족함이 있고 절들은 보통 산이나 사람들 눈에 많이 안띄는곳에 있자나요^^? 위에 분이 한국인들은 가르치려한다는걸 좋아한다 그러는데 이런 유트브의 코멘트는 "가르치"는게 아니라 "소통"하는거에 가까운데 꽉 막힌 한국사람들은 항상 남들의 의견과 비판을 "부정적"으로 받아들이기에 가깝죠. 남들이 말하면 100% 맞다라고 애기하는 수동적 자세! 그러면에서 MJ JO님처럼 의견을 달아주는 용기있는 한국분이 더 멋있답니다!! 더 소통해요 ^_^
hello viedream! i am korean girl .i was so surprised after watching your comment. on my class 13 girls are christan. and 10 girls dont have religion. and 7 girls are catholic and 2 girls are buddahist. and i dont have religion.and i'm not buddahist. behind my house there are two churchs.
yes religion is a personal thing i made this video and all videos for fun only i read that Korea was Christian so I said it ,why are people so sensitive and get weird when its about religion ? Ths video is about Gangnam not relgion
That doesn't mean Korean is Christian. It's cultural heritage is still Buddhist. It's holidays are primarily Buddhist or of Buddhist origins. And why are you citing wikipedia?
i changed the title of this video to stop people continually posting about how im wrong and that Gangnam is many municipalities,i dont have a big following,i basically make these videos for me and some friends,im not defensive,i just dont like redundancy,i lived in Korea over 10 years,I know where Pys was talking about
I did not realise that Christianity was the biggest religion in South Korea but by all accounts over 29% of South Koreans are Christian compared to 22% that are Buddhist. I always thought the Philippians was the only country in Asia that's religion was offically Christian. Really interesting video. I am trying to catch up on your videos.
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Thank you for this video David, very much appreciated your views on the Gangnam area. Which will no doubt attract more interest given's PSY's international pop success!
wow.. thank you for the vid again
you don't know how important these videos are for me
it's really hard to describe really.
everytime when i go to youtube i check out your vid first
i miss korea so much..
Nice video! I havent been to this area when I was in Seoul 2 years ago so it was nice to get a little videotour around Gangnam :-).
i love your videos getting a glimpse of how seoul changed thanks a lot!
good video, man! nice to see now that there is all this Gangnam fever around the world!
People may think that SK is very dangerous country because of NK. However, it is one of the safest country in thr world. We dont have any anxiety about our safety....
I was missing Korea and your video made me feel I was back there again. *Tears* thank you!
My hometown!! I used to live right near gangnam station and currently live in California. This video totally recalls memories of my childhood. Thanks for your video :-)
Excellent Post, many thanks for that. It's good to see where my is visiting.. never calls ...:)
Great video Mike! I spent many an afternoon and evening in Gangnam! Looks the same....
Very bright, busy and of course loads of noise pollution!
Im planning on going to seoul and i've been following your videos. thanks loads for very informative guides :)
awesome excellent video and very informative thanks
i love your videos. thanks michael!
Hi Arnold I seen some of your videos they are great , I like how you always explain about them .....awesome
this was great first time I have seen actual footage of downtown Seoul! I want to go!
i love the contrast
i love the variety
i love that i can step back into all these differnt worlds
Hong Kong is like a more extreme version of this super high tech and run down or old school ,street working class asian market life
thank you for this awesome and clear video!
Thank's alot very informative video also nice place to visity, i really love it
On top of that, you mentioned Buddhism at 6:42, If you can read and understand Korean, the letters on the sign means " Astrology or Fate , Tarot, and Martial compatibility". It has not to do with Buddhism. It's more like Korean-style shamanism and mixed Korean astrology as you already mentioned foruten teller stuff :) Again, I would not like to argue, but to give you my opinions. I am pretty sure that you are very open to accepting other's opinions :) Thanks for uploading again, Cheers!
For all the PSY Gangnam Style fans: The district of Gangnam is not only the area around the Gangnam subway station but it also includes nearby areas like Apgujeong, Cheongdam, Sinsa and Nonhyeon. :) While Gangnam Station is more casual and filled of young people, those other areas seem to be more snobbish and lavish.
My neighborhood! I miss there so much!! Good vid!
hi Micahel, Love your video, I don't know or care anything about religion in korea...I am just here to support your videos....Hopefully I could see you again on more Korean tv shows like infinity challenges, movies and dramas.. god bless :)
my pleasure
its so fun to make videos and when i get people actualy liking them its an extra bonus
thanks so much
are you still in Korea?
I clearly remember I was watching 신비한 TV 서프라이즈 every sunday morning when i was a kid.
and you were always on the show! : ) it's been about 8 years now time seems fly so fast.
thank you micheal! the show was a lot more fun because of you guys!
Great video!
좋은 기록 남겨줘서 , 고마워요 .저 때 20살이였는데 제인생에서 제일 행복했던 시절 이었습니다. 벌써 30이네요 ..
thank you
Nice video! I might just travel there one day. I love the neon lights and the night life. Reminds me a lot of Vegas. Would you recommend visiting in the winter or the hot summer?
thanks for the great videos.
Nice video, very informative. Thanks.
Thank you for the video. It was helpful for me
Awesome video! Thanks!!!
fabulous video, so interesting!
Thumbs up and nice video. Very clean, crisp, and vivid picture quality...... What camera did you use?
@idunno4got i wouldn't consider it a suburb. It is more of an affluent business district. Gangnam-gu is a district of Seoul and it literally means below the river.
heyy thanks for uploading such a nice video.
I live in jamsill, and my occupation is in gangnam station exit 5.
so, almost everyday except holidays, I go to gangnam for work..
anyway, good for u!
Thanks for comments, Mr. Michael.
my pleasure
and thank you
Good job! Very interesting!!
thank u very much my friend
I really appreciate it :D
thanks for the super compliment
sometimes outsiders see some things that locals dont
havent been to Dogok in a while and live on the same line
Mike, I have to tell you, this video brings back so many memories. I used to hang out there quite a bit back in 95-96. I even had a job teaching English just up the street from the station around the corner from that McDonalds and movie theater you walked by at the beginning of this video. Is that Pizza Hut still back in there? I used to teach English to the empIoyees there for free pizza + cash. Gotta luv that. I remember Tower Records was across the street and down a bit. What's there now?
great video! thank you!
yeah, ironically, for people looking for gangnam style, you won't find in "gangnam" station. What Psy's referring to is like Apgujeong, Chungdam, Nonhyeon, etc.. which is part of Gangnam-Gu Area.
thank you very much
i like to explore
so many people want to add that MTV voice and be all flashy,id rather just be no frills :) thanks again
Good video ! thanks!
im hoping to get some more of that next year, thank you :)
hi Kevin
i was thinking of u when i shot this
i was wondering if u had much time to check out places like Kangnam
yes, still the same
i found out after i shot this video that they are doing a 1 year redevelopment construction job of Gangnam station
all new refit of the station taking atleast one year
gonna be chaos
cheers buddy
YAY~ i'm going to gangnam in june I used to live there... Now I'm living in Vietnam for 11 years...
Hello, Michael... I just watched your video description of Gangnam, and I hope to ask you if I may use your video clip for my presentation of Gangnam to my classmates. I will be a great opportunity to introduce Gangnam in a efficient way. please let me know. Thanks.
wiki is good enough for me
im not a paid newa reporter
this channel is fun
i dont make up things
atleast i do a little research of an area
i have my life and my work and my responsibilities,youtube is just for fun
i love this video, very gangnam style :D
Omg I miss summer winter is here already ;(
thanks Steve
i know u spend your time here too
Can you tell me where is the best bath sauna place in gangnam? Tiltangbang or whatever they are cslled. Might spend a night in one looks cool. Also outdoor food stores where is the best place to go?
thanks Danny
big city
lots to see and do
@marxian00 The sewage smell is common in most big cities, especially during the summer. I'm from NYC and the smell is everywhere here too. Its a combination of many things like the pollution, garbage, car exhausts, etc.
@michaelarnold13 I am presenting about Korean culture in an US elementary school next week. Can I use and show some clips of your videos?
Gangnam Station or Samsung Station around the Gangnam style wide to be saying is correct.
However, is saying exactly the Gangnam style around the streets of Gangnam, Apgujeong-dong Rodeo. Quite a lot are different.
Hi Arnold! I know you. You talent from the TV program '신비한TV 서프라이즈'. :)
@y2kenag At 0:16 the three big grey buildings are Samsung's headquarter office building.
thank you very much
Apologies Michael :) Was doing two things at the same time. Btw how do you feel Seoul compared to Tokyo?
thank you very much Maggie :)
thank you my friend :)
This is awesome
Now officially the world's most popular district.
한국인 혹은 한국계 외국인 여러분 이분한테 강남역만 강남이 아니다느니 어쩌니 저쩌니 가르치려 하지마세요. 이분 다 알고있는 분입니다. 이분 이미 10년도 더 전에 한국에서 생활 시작한 분입니다. TV에도 많이 출현 했었고요. 하여튼 한국인들 가르치려 하는거 너무 좋아해.
thank you :)
thank you
thank you friend ;)
there is no better
they are both nice, just both different
@michaelarnold13 I think those percentages are referring to the spread among those who are religious. Looking at the database from which that information is cited, I think the percentages are switched, too--43% of those who profess a religion are Buddhist and 55% are Christian (34% Protestant and 21% Catholic).
According to the same data, 46% of Koreans are atheist, and only 29% are Christian (out of the total population).
thank you Patrick
here in Korea as well
but i doubt it will all ever be erased
i really love Neon
thank u my friend
i hope so too
both great countries
of course you can my friend
Are there cabs available 24hrs?
please tell me how i could put ALL of Gangnam Gu in a 5 minute video ???
Seoul is one of the safest cities I've been in in the world.
hyung-nim gangnam style! lol I miss the suprise when michael arnold era. that was best suprise days
Hello Michael, First of all, I enjoyed your video and just wanted to leave a comment. Well, in Korea, Protestants and Catholics are not considered the same religion. As you already saw the statistics, as a religion, Buddihms would be the largest religion in Korea if you did not sum up. I did not reveal my nationality, Korean as you might think I am biased. However, historically as well as culturally, Korea would better be categorized into a Buddihsm country rather than a Christan country.
Unas de las ciudades que si kiero visitar enorme y supr moderna chido
yes, thank you :)
thank u Chris ;)
it's not for him. it's for the people who are watching his video
is there gangnam guy on the street around seoul?
MJ JO양 :) 의견 달아주신거 고맙구요. 들어주신 사례는 일반화되기에는 너무나 어려운 사항이네요! 군대에서 남자들만 있다고 세상에는 남자만 있다고 하는걸 표본의 오류라고 하거든요 :) 종교인구나 인구조사 같은건 미시적인 접근이 아니라 대표적인 거시적 항목이라서 주변의 친구들만 대상으로 하기엔 부족함이 있고 절들은 보통 산이나 사람들 눈에 많이 안띄는곳에 있자나요^^? 위에 분이 한국인들은 가르치려한다는걸 좋아한다 그러는데 이런 유트브의 코멘트는 "가르치"는게 아니라 "소통"하는거에 가까운데 꽉 막힌 한국사람들은 항상 남들의 의견과 비판을 "부정적"으로 받아들이기에 가깝죠. 남들이 말하면 100% 맞다라고 애기하는 수동적 자세! 그러면에서 MJ JO님처럼 의견을 달아주는 용기있는 한국분이 더 멋있답니다!! 더 소통해요 ^_^
i dont care if they do or not
i cant question everything i read
its just what says wikipedia says,good enough for me
I love how all of the stores have signs in Korean, except for Mcdonalds
Hey didn't you appear on 거침없이 하이킥 and 무한도전 once?
hello viedream! i am korean girl .i was so surprised after watching your comment. on my class 13 girls are christan. and 10 girls dont have religion. and 7 girls are catholic and 2 girls are buddahist. and i dont have religion.and i'm not buddahist. behind my house there are two churchs.
Fyi, digital camera was available back in 1990s
yes
religion is a personal thing
i made this video and all videos for fun only
i read that Korea was Christian so I said it ,why are people so sensitive and get weird when its about religion ?
Ths video is about Gangnam not relgion
@michaelarnold13 my issue isn't with your statistics. its with you labelling korea as a christian country
man i wish i could travel and go places like korea or japan im hoping to save enough money to go to japan next summer
That doesn't mean Korean is Christian. It's cultural heritage is still Buddhist. It's holidays are primarily Buddhist or of Buddhist origins. And why are you citing wikipedia?
thats Seoul and Korea for ya ^^
thanks :)
i changed the title of this video to stop people continually posting about how im wrong and that Gangnam is many municipalities,i dont have a big following,i basically make these videos for me and some friends,im not defensive,i just dont like redundancy,i lived in Korea over 10 years,I know where Pys was talking about
I did not realise that Christianity was the biggest religion in South Korea but by all accounts over 29% of South Koreans are Christian compared to 22% that are Buddhist. I always thought the Philippians was the only country in Asia that's religion was offically Christian.
Really interesting video. I am trying to catch up on your videos.