1. Psy’s real name is Park Jae-sang, and he was born on December 31, 1977, in Busan, South Korea.
2. He studied at Boston University, where he majored in business administration, but he pursued music instead.
3. Psy gained international fame with his hit “Gangnam Style,” which was released in 2012 and became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views.
4. The iconic horse-riding dance from “Gangnam Style” was inspired by a traditional Korean dance called the “Gangnam dance.”
5. Before “Gangnam Style,” Psy released several albums and was already a popular artist in South Korea since the early 2000s.
6. He has a unique style that blends K-pop with elements of hip-hop, rock, and electronic music.
7. Psy served in the South Korean military for two years, a requirement for all South Korean men, and he completed his service in 2009.
8. In 2013, he performed at the American Music Awards alongside artists like Justin Bieber and J. Balvin.
9. Psy is known for his humorous and satirical lyrics, often critiquing social norms and materialism in Korean society.
10. As of 2023, Psy has continued to release music, including his 2022 album “Psy 9th,” showcasing his enduring popularity and evolution as an artist.
