"Gangnam Style" is a song by South Korean singer Psy, released on July 15, 2012, by YG Entertainment as the lead single of his sixth studio album, Psy 6, Part 1. A K-pop and dance-pop song, the term "Gangnam Style" is a Korean neologism that refers to a lifestyle associated with the Gangnam District of Seoul. The song received mixed reviews, with praise for its catchy beat and Psy's amusing dancing in the music video and during live performances in various locations around the world. "Gangnam Style" debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Chart. The song and its music video went viral in August 2012 and have influenced popular culture worldwide. In the United States, "Gangnam Style" peaked at number two on Billboard Hot 100. By the end of 2012, "Gangnam Style" had topped the music charts of more than 30 countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
| Recorded | 2011–2012 |
| Genre | K-pop, dance-pop |
| Label | YG, Universal Republic, School Boy |
| Writer(s) | Park Jae-sang, Yoo Gun-hyung |
| Producer(s) | Park Jae-sang, Yoo Gun-hyung, Yang Hyun-suk |
About Gangnam Style - Psy
Viral phenomenon and the 18th K-pop single from Psy which debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Chart. The accompanying music video was the first YouTube video to reach one billion and two billion views.
Achievement of Gangnam Style - Psy
The title of the song is a Korean neologism referring to a lifestyle associated with the Gangnam District of Seoul. It won Best Video at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
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Latest information about Gangnam Style - Psy updated on July 28 2021.
