"Gangnam Style" is a K-pop song by South Korean rapper Psy, released on July 15, 2012, by YG Entertainment as the lead single of his sixth studio album, Psy 6, Part 1. The term "Gangnam Style" is a neologism that refers to the nouveau riche lifestyles associated with the Gangnam region of Seoul.
Gangnam Style
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Gangnam District in Seoul
Dancers performing "Gangnam Style" at the Gimje Horizon Festival
Park Jae-sang, known professionally as Psy, is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter. Known for his humorous music videos and performances, he has received numerous accolades, including an American Music Award, ten MAMA Awards, and a World Music Award.
Psy in December 2012
Psy with the Gangnam Style logo
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon meeting with Psy
Psy performing in Cannes, France, at the January 2013 NRJ Music Awards ceremony