'This song sucks': Ryan Gosling's holiday twist on 'I'm Just Ken' receives mixed reactions online

Ryan Gosling unveiled 'Ken The EP', showcasing three renditions of his hit song 'I’m Just Ken' from 'Barbie', just in time for the festive season
PUBLISHED DEC 21, 2023
Ryan Gosling released 'Ken The EP', featuring three new renditions of his hit song 'I’m Just Ken' from the 'Barbie' film (Getty Images)
Ryan Gosling released 'Ken The EP', featuring three new renditions of his hit song 'I’m Just Ken' from the 'Barbie' film (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The internet buzzed with a range of responses when Ryan Gosling unveiled 'Ken The EP', featuring three new renditions of his hit song 'I’m Just Ken' from the 'Barbie' film.

Recently, Ryan Gosling was in the spotlight due to swirling speculations about potential entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in a mysterious role. Gosling's role as Ken in the 'Barbie' movie directed by Greta Gerwig also gained attention.

Ryan Gosling attends the World Premiere of
Ryan Gosling unveiled 'Ken The EP' in collaboration with 'Barbie' composers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (Getty Images)

Gerwig revealed that the choice for Ken to don a faux mink coat was a collaborative decision influenced by a shared admiration for Sylvester Stallone and his iconic movie fashion.

How many tracks does 'Ken The EP' have?

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Gosling, along with Barbie composers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, unveiled 'Ken The EP',  just in time for the festive season.

The EP includes the original 'I’m Just Ken' from the acclaimed 'Barbie' movie, along with three new versions: 'I’m Just Ken (Merry Kristmas Barbie)', 'I’m Just Ken (In My Feelings Acoustic)', and 'I’m Just Ken (Purple Disco Machine Remix)'.

In a post on X', @PopBase shared a clip of Gosling performing the reimagined version of 'I'm Just Ken'.

Ryan Gosling stars as Ken in Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' (Warner Bros./YouTube)
Ryan Gosling starred as Ken in Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' (Warner Bros./YouTube)

"Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson have released the Christmas version of ‘I'm Just Ken.’"



 

Internet has mixed reactions to Ryan Gosling's 'Ken The EP'

Reacting to the release of 'Ken The EP' by Gpsling, a user expressed their frustration and wrote, "We’re over this song. Move on."



 

Another user expressed their disdain for the song 'I'm just Ken' and wrote, "This song sucks ngl bad idea."



 

A user shared their admiration for 'I'm just Ken' and wrote, "Peak music right there."



 

Another user shared, "We forget he came into this industry singing with Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera in the Mickey Mouse Club👍🏽🔥"



 

"Omg this is just what I needed," one user wrote.



 

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