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