PSY has reached another historic milestone as the music video for his global smash hit “Gangnam Style” has officially surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube, becoming the first K-pop music video ever to achieve the feat. More than a decade after its release, the record-breaking video continues to attract viewers around the world, reinforcing its status as one of the most influential music videos in internet history.
Originally released on July 15, 2012, “Gangnam Style” quickly became a worldwide phenomenon thanks to its catchy beat, satirical lyrics, and instantly recognizable horse-riding dance. The song topped charts across multiple countries and became the first video in YouTube history to reach 1 billion views later that year, fundamentally changing how viral music videos were measured on the platform.
The latest achievement adds another chapter to the song’s long list of records. While numerous K-pop acts have accumulated billions of views across multiple videos, “Gangnam Style” remains the only K-pop music video to cross the 6 billion-view mark. The accomplishment highlights the song’s enduring popularity more than 14 years after its debut.
PSY celebrated the milestone with fans through social media, thanking listeners for their continued support and acknowledging the lasting impact of the song. Fans from around the world also marked the occasion by sharing clips from the music video and revisiting memories of the song’s unprecedented global success.
“Gangnam Style” was the lead single from PSY’s sixth studio album, PSY 6 (Six Rules), Part 1, and transformed the South Korean artist into an international superstar. The track earned widespread recognition across the music industry, with PSY performing at major award shows, television programs, and international events during its peak.
Since then, PSY has remained active in the music business through his performances and by expanding his entertainment company, P NATION. The label has become home to several prominent Korean artists and producers, while PSY has continued releasing new music and staging large-scale concerts in South Korea.
The 6 billion-view milestone underscores the lasting cultural influence of “Gangnam Style,” a music video that helped introduce K-pop to millions of viewers worldwide and remains one of YouTube’s most-watched videos of all time.
