Psy's 'Gangnam Style' Surpasses 6 Billion YouTube Views, Most-Watched K-pop MV
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- Psy's iconic "Gangnam Style" music video has exceeded 6 billion views on YouTube, becoming the most-watched K-pop music video of all time.
- The milestone was reached on Friday, 14 years after its release, with Psy celebrating the achievement and promising fans a new video.
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Psy's "Gangnam Style" was released in July 2012, quickly propelling him to global stardom with its catchy beat and signature horse-riding dance, and becoming the first K-pop music video to top 1 billion views on YouTube.
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- Singer Psy's megahit "Gangnam Style" has surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube, becoming the most-watched K-pop music video of all time, his agency said Monday.
The music video reached the milestone Friday, about 14 years after the song's release in July 2012, according to P Nation. It previously exceeded 5 billion views in December 2023.
"Surpassing 6 billion views is not only a symbolic milestone in the history of K-pop, but it demonstrates the enduring power of content that continues to be enjoyed across countries and generations," the company said.
During a concert Sunday, Psy celebrated the achievement and promised fans to upload a new video on YouTube, thanking them for their support.
"Gangnam Style" propelled Psy to global stardom with its catchy beat, satirical take on Seoul's affluent Gangnam neighborhood and signature horse-riding dance.
The song peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 100, and its music video became the first K-pop music video to top 1 billion views on YouTube.
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Psy will upload a new video on YouTube.
Très probable · En quelques mois
