Ryan Gosling Releases 'I'm Just Ken' Holiday Version From 'Barbie'; Netizens React
Ryan Gosling gave fans a sweet treat by releasing a holiday version and music video of his hit song "I'm Just Ken."
Gosling made a festive performance days before Christmas Day in a music video for "I'm Just Ken (Merry Kristmas Barbie)." In the clip, he looks dapper in his dark green suit and drinks from a Santa Claus mug while inside a studio decked out with Christmas lights.
Before he starts singing, the "Barbie" star jokes, "The world can have Ken's voice, but only Barbie can have his eyes." He concludes his performance by saying, "Merry Christmas, Barbie. Wherever you are."
According to Billboard, Gosling shared a four-track EP with Mark Ronson, and one of the versions is the Christmas remix that incorporates a symphonic arrangement of festive-sounding instruments with "Carol of the Bells"-esque chimes.
Gosling's Christmas treat to fans received several responses, with many praising him.
"It's the way he takes off the jacket. Ryan Gosling, you were BORN to play Ken," one commented. Another added, "The Christmas EP I didn't know I needed, GJ Ryan Gosling," with clapping hands emoji.
"I didn't know I needed this, but hey, thanks @RyanGosling," Tony Lewis said.
"I keep forgetting that he's a trained singer, dancer and actor. And has been doing this since his Disney. Ngl those vocals are good," a fourth user wrote, seemingly surprised with the actor's singing prowess.
"Great voice, Ryan Gosling .. 4 days to go just for Christmas," a different user commented, giving Gosling's performance a thumbs-up.
"There's nothing Ryan Gosling can't do man, he's one of the greatest actors of our time," another added.
"I haven't stopped thinking about this. He knows exactly what he's doing with his voice," a different user wrote, commenting on Gosling's Christmas greeting for Barbie at the end of his performance.
Although Gosling is popular for being an actor, he is also a talented musician. In the early 90s, he had wowed the audience with his singing and dancing talent. In one video, he impressed the audience with his rendition of Percy Sledge's classic "When a Man Loves a Woman."
When Gosling was 12, he was recruited as a Mousekeeter on Disney Channel's "The Mickey Mouse Club." On the show, he showcased his dancing, singing and acting skills alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez, CBC reported.
