PSY continues to reach major milestones with his global hit “Gangnam Style,” almost a decade after the track’s release. As of July 20, 2026, the music video officially surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube, making it the first KPop music video to achieve that number. The visual was uploaded nearly 14 years ago, and it is still one of the most recognizable videos ever in the 2010s. Even after all these years, no other KPop music video has matched the record, proving the hit’s legacy and long-lasting impact.
Released in 2012, “Gangnam Style” became an international phenomenon thanks to its catchy chorus, viral horse riding dance, and humorous music video directed by Cho Soo-Hyun. The popular music video featured several scenes that quickly became part of pop culture, including PSY dancing in unusual locations and performing his famous moves attached to the song. That same year, “Gangnam Style” became the first upload in YouTube history to reach 1 billion views, creating what is now known as the Billion Views Club. Since then, KPop artists such as BTS and BLACKPINK have also joined that group with their own hit music videos.
The success of “Gangnam Style” also extended to international music charts. The song climbed to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 in the UK Singles Chart, and #1 in the Australian Singles Chart. The success of the song helped introduce KPop to many international listeners who had not heard about the genre at that point. Although PSY last released the album PSY 9th in 2022, his biggest hit continues to attract millions of viewers, with “Gangnam Style” as one of the most popular music videos ever released.