Statue of Gangnam Style
Statue of Gangnam Style
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Samseongdong / COEX
A large business hub, Samseongdong is anchored by Korea’s World Trade Center, where many important business exhibitions and meetings are held. The enormous COEX mall sprawls underground, providing a myriad of things to do and see, including a large aquarium and movie theater. For a bit of peace and zen, head over to the ornate Bongeunsa Temple which is one of Korea’s most important places of worship. Or take a stroll nearby through the tranquil royal burial grounds of Seonjeongneung, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to get there
  • Bongeunsa • 3 min walk
  • Samseong Jungang • 6 min walk
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  • 197gabes
    Singapore, Singapore159 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not high up on ‘To do’ list for Seoul trip
    Probably a must do for some but personally not a K-pop fan, so just happened to stumbled across the display while walk around the COEX area. There are other equally interesting sculptures along the sidewalk. Too bad the video and music panel next to it was faulty otherwise could have been a better experience. Nevertheless there was still good size crowd wanting to take their photos in the iconic pose. So be prepared as things can get messy with people jumping queue or ‘photo bombing’ your shots. So if anyone happens to be around the neighborhood or is a big fan of the whole K-pop culture why not.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 14 October 2023
  • Leonhkny
    Hong Kong, China21,615 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Long live Gangnam Style
    Gangnam Style is an iconic moment in contemporary Korea. What started as a parody of Seoul upper class life turns out to be a perfect demonstration of Korean soft power. This bronze statue, while deliberately omitted the portrayal of its controversial composer PSY, marks the triumph of Korean pop music. K-pop fans can't miss it.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 November 2023
  • Deanosaur89
    Edmonton, Canada8,617 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Funny picture opportunity
    The statue is just outside the east doors of Coex Mall and near Bongeunsa metro station. People queue to pose with the statue but are usually quite quick. When we went in December there were only about five people in front of us. Plan to spend about 5 minutes here and more if you're visiting the Coex Mall.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 December 2023
  • TJeinsteinwood
    Deal, United Kingdom1,028 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a quick photo opportunity
    A great 5 minute stop. When we visited there were only a few groups of people so you didn't wait long. It was fun to watch others enjoying themselves! The Coex mall nearby is absolutely HUGE with lots of places to eat and shopping.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 10 April 2024
  • Dimo CH
    Varna, Bulgaria391 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oppa Gagnam Style!
    Gangnam just outstanding place of Seoul and it never sleps. Gagnam Style Statue proves it. Very impressive, clean and inspiring one! I danced even there when Psy sang .... oooo sexy leydyyy .
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 11 April 2024
  • macedonboy
    Glasgow, United Kingdom1,86,657 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gangnam Style
    Probably everyone has at least a passing knowledge of Gangnam Style by style. The Koreans have gone a step further by creating a huge golden statue of the unique hand gesture from the song. Gangnam Style!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 26 May 2024
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21,615 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
Gangnam Style is an iconic moment in contemporary Korea. What started as a parody of Seoul upper class life turns out to be a perfect demonstration of Korean soft power. This bronze statue, while deliberately omitted the portrayal of its controversial composer PSY, marks the triumph of Korean pop music. K-pop fans can't miss it.
Written 24 November 2023
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Mayee eats dinner twice
Boston, MA665 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
It’s not easy to find in a massive Coex mall and when you do find it, it’s really nothing all that great. Fun and trippy but not impressive. Novelty. It’s at some side street of a big mall. If you’ve seen the Martin Luther King “Embrace” sculpture in Boston, it pales in comparison. See it if you’re in the area and dance along to the music but I wouldn't go out of your way for it.
Written 1 January 2024
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,86,657 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
Probably everyone has at least a passing knowledge of Gangnam Style by style. The Koreans have gone a step further by creating a huge golden statue of the unique hand gesture from the song. Gangnam Style!
Written 27 May 2024
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197gabes
Singapore, Singapore159 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
Probably a must do for some but personally not a K-pop fan, so just happened to stumbled across the display while walk around the COEX area. There are other equally interesting sculptures along the sidewalk.
Too bad the video and music panel next to it was faulty otherwise could have been a better experience.
Nevertheless there was still good size crowd wanting to take their photos in the iconic pose. So be prepared as things can get messy with people jumping queue or ‘photo bombing’ your shots.
So if anyone happens to be around the neighborhood or is a big fan of the whole K-pop culture why not.
Written 14 October 2023
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H J
New York City, NY23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Outside COEX Mall - DO NOT GO TO GANGNAM.

Google Maps incorrectly notes this as being at Gangnam Station. Don't make the mistake of going there. It's outside the East-side of Starfield COEX mall.

Lots of fun. The statue plays the song and it's a great photo op.
Written 8 July 2023
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Planestrainsandbuggies
London, UK162 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
Well you have to do it don’t you…but it is just a statue of crossed hands ;-) however fun all the same. No music playing when we went in April 2023.

Right next to Coex mall so we went in there to look at Starfield Library (Google it, it’s beautiful), have lunch and shop. Opposite a gorgeous buddist temple also worth a visit.
Written 9 April 2023
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Culinary-Consultants
Ferrara, Italy3,745 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Not too much elaborate about this. The giant hands are pretty and well made. You can just pose in front of it and that's it. It is right outside the Starfield Library. It is worth to take a picture of these hands if you are nearby. Otherwise is really not worthy of you commuting on train to see them. That's all it is not a must see.
Written 1 February 2020
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TJeinsteinwood
Deal, UK1,028 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Friends
A great 5 minute stop.

When we visited there were only a few groups of people so you didn't wait long. It was fun to watch others enjoying themselves!

The Coex mall nearby is absolutely HUGE with lots of places to eat and shopping.
Written 10 April 2024
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Dimo CH
Varna, Bulgaria391 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
Gangnam just outstanding place of Seoul and it never sleps. Gagnam Style Statue proves it. Very impressive, clean and inspiring one! I danced even there when Psy sang .... oooo sexy leydyyy .
Written 12 April 2024
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kksfv
Martinez, CA105 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
First of all, you don't need to book a tour to see this. It is not an attraction it is decoration outside a shopping center. Take the number 2 line do not exit in Gangnam Station, exit in Samseong Station, 3 stations before or after depending on which way you are coming from. The station is under the COEX Convention Center shopping center but go out to the street and walk around the sidewalk. You will find it near the east entrance, take photos for 10 minutes and unless you want to go inside and shop in an "almost american" mall, you will get back in the subway and go somewhere else. Like the Banpo Bridge after 8pm.
Written 6 October 2019
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