The days of Bieber fever are over. Enter the Psy-chotic reign of PSY.
The Korean pop star hailing from Seoul stole the spotlight at the Video Music Awards, the American airwaves for the past week, and has even signed a deal with Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, earlier this month.
Released July 15, his international viral hit "Gangnam Style" is now the most-liked video in YouTube history surpassing LMFAO's "Party Rock."
Since its debut, the video has acquired more than 229 million views, and is currently number one on the iTunes chart overtaking Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."
However, who is the mystery hip thruster who's gained Internet fame?
Well, he's sort of a rebel. He's had run ins with the laws and drugs, and also brushed off higher education for stardom.
Sure, America's rolling out the red carpet for PSY right now; however, the singer's been a big deal in South Korea long before teaching Britney how to horse trot on "Ellen."
He's a South Korean rapper whose real name is Park Jae-Sang.
The 34-year old singer was born and raised in the Gangnam district of Seoul.
PSY's been around for more than a decade.
According to his official Facebook page, PSY debuted in 2001 with his first album "Psy From the Psycho World."
His first song was titled "Sae," and guess what, it's also about sexy ladies.
PSY has released a total of six albums.
"Gangnam Style" is featured on the rapper's latest CD.
Here are his albums in case you want to check them out:
- PSY from the PSYcho World! (2001)
- Sa 2 (January 16, 2002)
- 3 PSY (September 19, 2002)
- Pssazip (July 24, 2006)
- Psyfive (October 20, 2010)
- PSY's Best 6th Part 1 (2011)
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