Psy takes ‘Gangnam Style’ to Manila
Korean pop star Psy, who took the world by storm with his phenomenal hit “Gangnam Style,” will dance his way to Manila for a one-night only concert at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds on Thursday, December 20.
That’s NTertainment concert promoter Joed Serrano, together with Ovation Productions and MMI have joined hands to mount Psy’s Manila show despite the limited time they have for promoting it.
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“Why not? He’s the biggest star sa buong mundo ngayon, lahat nagkakagulo (sa kanya). Dapat ma-experience rin ng Pilipinas yung pinagkakaguluhan ng ibang bansa, swerte nga natin na darating siya sa atin dito sa December 20,” Joed said on Monday, December 10.
Although most people are only familiar with Psy’s “Gangnam Style,” Joed is confident the concert will be a great success. He explained that Psy’s Filipino fans are lucky to see him perform live.
Psy has performed in big events such as the American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and in Madonna’s concert.
“I’m sure karamihan na-search na siya sa YouTube, alam na yung mga performances niya. I’m also sure na maraming nacu-curious yung mga tao na manuod ang show na ito kasi nagtataka sila bakit pinagkakaguluhan ng buong mundo. At least mai-experience natin ng live. Swerte nga tayo na pupunta siya sa Pilipinas, alam ko yung ibang countries hindi pa niya napupuntahan. Nagkataon na yung kanta niya sikat na sikat," he said.
Not just 'Gangnam Style'
Joed also assured everyone that Psy will perform more songs besides “Gangnam Style.” The international star will go on stage with his crew of more than ten dancers.
“Marami siyang kanta actually. Marami pang sikat na hindi natin alam, pero baka alam rin ng iba. When it comes to performance, alam naming magaling talaga siyang magperform. So, I guess, kung ang tanong na baka iyon lang ang kantahin niya, hindi ho totoo iyon. Marami siyang kakantahin at surprise iyon sa iba,” Joed said.
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The concert dubbed as “Psy Gangnam Style” will also feature local artists like Anne Curtis, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Vhong Navarro, Pokwang, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola, Pooh, Ate Gay, K Brosas and Chocoleit.
“Kaya namin naisip na may mga local performers, hindi para pampahaba ng show. Naisip ko ito dahil syempre kung may Psy yang Korea, meron rin naman tayong Ai-Ai, Vhong Navarro, meron tayong Wally and Jose. Gusto ko lang malaman ng lahat na kung meron ang ibang bansa, meron rin naman tayo na pagsasamahin natin. Mahaba yung show, mahaba yung kay Psy,” Joed said.
Will local artists experience dancing “Gangnam Style” with Psy, the way international stars like Madonna, Britney Spears, Simon Cowell and MC Hammer have?
“Ang alam ko sasayawin nila yung “Gangnam Style.” Ma-experience din nila with Psy,” Joed answered.
He assured everyone that the audience will get their money’s worth.
“Iyon yung gabi na pwedeng mag-enjoy ang lahat bago mag-Pasko," Joed explained.
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He also revealed that Psy asked that some of his show’s proceeds be donated to worthy causes. Thus, part of the concert’s proceeds will go to Ciara Marie Foundation and victims of typhoon Pablo.
“Isa sa request niya ay dapat may proceeds or mayroong beneficiary. Matulunging tao siya. Na-surprise rin kami doon. In fairness, napakabait niya para maisip pa niya iyon,” Joed stressed.
