Ay, sexy ladies (and fellas, we don’t discriminate here): “Gangnam Style” was very much a part of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. Psy’s huge crossover hit was appropriately played during the American athletes’ Parade of Nations entrance.
The international pop smash’s corresponding dance was simultaneously performed by the ring of dancers on the South Korean stadium centerstage, who looked like they enjoyed the welcome break from their regular routine.
For the most part, U.S. Twitter seemed to dig the moment. Check out some reactions from the social media platform below.
First, a video snippet:
Because OF COURSE #USA had to enter to #GangnamStyle. 😂 #Olympics #PyeongChang2018 pic.twitter.com/7s0XwlduJJ
— Nora 🌱 (@ifnotnora) February 9, 2018
It doesn’t look like Vice President Mike Pence knew the steps.
And now, some of the other responses to the moment:
https://twitter.com/invisibleman_17/status/961930907140714496
#GangnamStyle blaring in #PyeongChang2018 right now and people in the stands doing the dance. Incredible! Forgot this song was Korean #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/NXozeyAfF7
— Josh Patel (@JoshPatl) February 9, 2018
wait, are they seriously playing #gangnamstyle at the #winterolympics? forget the medals, THIS IS GOLD. 😂
— Em (@dresdendoll) February 9, 2018
Sneak peek for those waiting for tonight's #OpeningCeremony primetime show…yes, they play #gangnamstyle. And it's on while the US comes out.
— The Best Ever Kit (@kithawver) February 9, 2018
The United States is entering the #OpeningCeremony to #GangnamStyle – athletes loving it! Atmosphere looks sensational! 🇺🇸
— Dan Clark (@DanClarkSports) February 9, 2018
Is anyone else watching the #Olympics2018 Opening Ceremony with baited breath anticipating a grand finale where the whole stadium breaks into #GangnamStyle or is it just me?
— SamsterW (@SamsterW72) February 9, 2018
So want @psy to pop up 🙂 #GangnamStyle #OpeningCeremony
— Ashley Halliday 🏳️🌈🇬🇧 (@TylerTowers) February 9, 2018
We all need #GangnamStyle in our lives. 😂😂😎😎
— TraceyM (@RealTFord) February 9, 2018
Walking out to #GangnamStyle is a highlight of #PyeongChang2018 #OpeningCeremony #Olympics2018 🇺🇸 @nytimes pic.twitter.com/vKjtSDmtMO
— Marianne Bornhoft (@spokanehouse) February 9, 2018
And watch PSY’s official music video for the song here:
Those not live-streaming the Opening Ceremony along with us can catch it with commentary tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC.