PSY

A "GANGNAM STYLE" SINGER

People love to laugh at Psy's "Gangnam Style" video. But in his home country, South Korea, Psy is a national hero.

There is nobody like Psy

Psy's musical style is 100% original. It is  often called "K-pop", but his term is misleading as Psy mixes lots of styles. The video "Gangnam Style" mixes rap and martial arts with dance moves that look like Psy is on a horse.

From South Korea to the USA

Psy grew up in Gangnam District, a rich district in Seoul, South Korea. After leaving school he went to the USA to study bisiness administration. Psy's father is in charge of a big company and  Psy was going to take over one day.

Psy discovers his vocation

But Psy soon realized that he preferred the music world to the business world. He used the money for his business education to buy musical equipament and started studying music instead. With his experience of the USA and its music in his mind, he returned to South Korea with a clear idea: to become a famous singer.

A hero in Korea

Many people go on YouTube to watch Psy because they are curious: they want to understand why a crazy Korean star is getting so much attention. But in his country, Psy is a hero. The government has given him one of the country's highest honours for his exceptional services to the arts.

Can Psy continue?

Amazed by his success, Psy is not sure if he can make another song better than "Gangnam Style". But he shouldn't worry. Someone with the imagination to create pop songs inspired by horses is sure to have lots of other crazy musical ideas.

"GANGNAM STYLE CHANGED MY WHOLE LIFE AND MY WHOLE PLAN.

  I DIDN'T EXPERT ANYTHING LIKE THIS. SO WHAT CAN I SAY?"