Raise your hands if you can identify both Rose’ and PSY. I’m guessing that most of my students and subscribers will be able to identify Rose’. She is a member of BLACKPINK and a partner with Bruno Mars in the global hit “APT.” But what about PSY? He is also a K-pop superstar. Fourteen years ago, his smash hit “Gangnam Style” burst onto the musical scene as YouTube’s first video to reach one billion views.
PSY is still very popular in South Korea. On June 28, 2025, he launched a Summer Swag 2025 concert tour with a sold-out performance at Incheon’s Asiad Main Stadium. As the distinctive introduction to “APT” blasted through the stadium, PSU shocked his audience by inviting Rose’ to join him on the stage.
PSY and Rose’s unforgettable performance created a truly memorable musical moment. Click on the link, enjoy the performance, and learn 5 key SAT vocabulary words!
PALPABLE – Rose’s sudden appearance triggered a PALPABLE wave of energy that has to be seen to be believed. The massive audience of 35,000 people went absolutely insane!
ECLIPSE – Duets are difficult to perform. Many times, one performer will ECLIPSE or overshadow the other artist. But that didn’t happen. PSY and Rose’ perfectly complemented each other. It is hard to believe that this was their first public performance.
EXUBERANT – Keeping up with PSY is not easy. He is renowned for high-energy performances. As you can see in the video, Rose’ matched PSY’s EXUBERANCE as the two artists danced, jumped, and ran across the stage.
EPITOMIZE and UBIQUITOUS – PSY and Rose’ EPITOMIZE the emergence of K-pop performers as global superstars. PSY’s once UBIQUITOUS hit “Gangnam Style” and Rose’s current chart-topping “APT” represent K-pop’s past and future.
PALPABLE – obvious and tangible
ECLIPSE – overshadow and outshine
EXUBERANT – overflowing with energy
EPITOMIZE – to provide a perfect example of something
UBIQUITOUS – found everywhere