PSY's 'Gangnam Style' Achieves 6 Billion YouTube Views, First for K-Pop
PSY's iconic music video for "Gangnam Style" has made history as the first K-pop video to surpass 6 billion views on YouTube. This milestone was reached on Monday, July 20, nearly 14 years after its initial upload. The achievement highlights the video's enduring global impact and its role in bringing K-pop into the mainstream.
The music video for PSY's global hit "Gangnam Style" has become the first K-pop video to reach over 6 billion views on YouTube. The milestone was achieved on Monday, July 20, marking a significant moment approximately 14 years after the video was first posted on the platform.
Directed by Cho Soo-Hyun, the humorous and dance-heavy visual features PSY performing his signature "Gangnam Style" choreography in various settings, including the now-iconic scene in a horse stable. No other K-pop music video has reached this level of viewership to date, underscoring the track's historical importance.
"Gangnam Style" achieved considerable commercial success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2012. Furthermore, its music video was a trailblazer on YouTube, becoming the first upload ever to reach one billion views. This established it as the inaugural member of YouTube's Billion Views Club, a group that now includes videos such as Justin Bieber's "Baby," Taylor Swift's "Blank Space," and Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You."
In the years since "Gangnam Style" set the precedent, several other K-pop videos have also joined the Billion Views Club, including BTS' "Dynamite" and "Butter," as well as BLACKPINK's "Pink Venom" and "How You Like That." PSY released his most recent album, "PSY 9th," in 2022.
According to Billboard, the continued viewership of "Gangnam Style" reflects its lasting legacy and impact on the global music landscape.
