How to make a Gangnam Style AI video from three photos

Three people in a street scene, with a different cast each time. A Gangnam Style AI video lets you put yourself and two friends into those roles, or build a trio from characters you choose.

On RapOops, you start with three separate photos, one for each performer. The photos you choose and where you place them are the main decisions. This guide covers both, along with what to check in the finished clip before downloading it.

What is the Gangnam Style AI trend?

The Gangnam Style AI trend builds on a three-person selfie performance set to PSY's "Gangnam Style." In @emiliyyam's “gangnam style in gangnam” clip, the street becomes the backdrop as the camera moves between the performers. Each person gets a close-up, playing to the lens with expressions and gestures while the others join in behind them.

That changing spotlight gives the format its character. The camera moves close, turns to someone else, and brings the group back into the moment. It feels like friends having fun with a phone, with each person adding their own personality.

AI remakes recreate the format with different people, characters, and settings. Some keep the street-selfie setup; others put Harry, Ron, and Hermione against a snowy Hogwarts backdrop. Familiar characters acting like friends filming a casual selfie become the joke, while the group shots and individual close-ups keep the format recognizable.

What do you need to get started?

Pick the three people you want in your Gangnam Style AI video and save one photo of each. If your favorite shot is a group photo, you can crop it into three separate images, as long as each face is still clear.

Choose photos where you can see each person’s face clearly, ideally from straight on or at a slight angle. A casual selfie in good light works well. If you’re deciding between two photos, go with the one where the face is easier to see. The video moves in for close-ups, so a clear face matters more than the outfit or the background.

How to make a Gangnam Style AI video with RapOops

1. Open the template and preview the scene

Open the Gangnam Style AI template on RapOops and play the example video. Watch the opening shot to see where each performer starts, then see how the camera moves between them. That makes it easier to decide where to put each person in your own version.

2. Add a photo for each performer

In Add your photos, upload one image for the Left performer, one for the Center performer, and one for the Right performer. The labels refer to where each person appears in the opening shot. If you want yourself in the middle when the clip starts, put your photo in the center slot.

3. Generate, review, and download your video

Sign in, check the credit cost on the Generate video button, and click it when you’re ready. Once the video is ready, play it through to see how all three people look, especially when the camera moves in for a close-up. If you’re happy with it, click Download video. You can also find the clip later in History.

Tips for a better Gangnam Style AI video

Someone looks like themselves in the group shot, but their face changes in the close-up. Try a different photo of that person, ideally a sharp selfie where you can see both eyes and their face is evenly lit. Keep the other two photos and the lineup the same so you can compare that close-up in both versions.

The lineup looks right at first, but the funniest close-up goes to the wrong person. The left, center, and right labels tell you where everyone starts. To see who gets each close-up, replay the example and follow that performer back to their opening position. Then swap the two photos before generating again.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Gangnam Style AI video?

The Gangnam Style template on RapOops creates a clip about 15 seconds long.

What aspect ratio is the video?

The template produces a horizontal 16:9 video. If you crop it for a vertical post, watch the whole clip afterward to make sure each performer stays in frame as the camera moves.

Can I use selfies or half-body photos?

Yes. A clear selfie, portrait, or half-body photo works. Use one image per performer and pick one where you can see their face clearly. A casual phone photo is fine.

Who can I put in the video?

You can cast yourself, friends, family, or fictional characters. You can mix photos of real people with character images, too. Each of the three performers gets their own image.