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PSY’s “Gangnam Style” Music Video Surpasses 6 Billion Views on YouTube… “A First for K-Pop”

Hit Song Ranks No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 7 Consecutive Weeks P-Nation: "The Power of Cross-Border Content"

KIM HYUNSIK
2026-07-20 08:31:53
[Edaily Starin KIM HYUNSIK Reporter] The YouTube views for singer Psy’s hit song “Gangnam Style” music video have surpassed 6 billion.
(Photo courtesy of P Nation)
According to his agency, P Nation, on the 20th, the “Gangnam Style” music video surpassed 6 billion views on the afternoon of the 17th.
“Gangnam Style” is the title track of Part 1 of Psy’s sixth studio album, “Psy 6-Gap” (Psy 6甲), released in July 2012. Following its release, it gained massive popularity, ranking No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks.
Previously, the music video for this song became the first in YouTube history to surpass 1 billion views in December 2012. In December 2023, it reached the 5 billion view milestone.
“Gangnam Style” is the first K-pop music video to surpass 6 billion views on YouTube. Among music videos worldwide, it currently ranks fifth all-time, following Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito,” which has surpassed 9 billion views, and Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again,” which has exceeded 7 billion views.
P-Nation stated, “The ‘Gangnam Style’ music video surpassing 6 billion views is a symbolic milestone in K-pop history and a testament to the enduring appeal of content that transcends borders and generations.”
PSY is currently meeting fans through his nationwide concert tour, “PSY’s Soak Show: SUMMERSWAG 2026.”

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