[Korean Wave] 8 Fun Facts About Psy

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"Oppa Gangnam Style, Gangnam Style op, op, op..." Are you familiar with these lyrics? If not, where on Earth have you been?

The above lyrics is an excerpt from the song Gangnam Style by the Korean worldwide sensation Psy, released on July 2012. Psy and his song has been viral allover the Internet and has gained a lot of media attention that it rapidly became the most viewed and liked video of all time on YouTube. It has been recognized internationally and gained popularity together with its fun and sexy dance moves.

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With his unexpected and swift rise to fame, Psy's life has also turned upside down. He has been the topic of a lot of news and gossips. But, do you really know him?

Get to know more about Psy with these interesting facts.

1. Gangnam Style's video on YouTube is recorded as the first video to reach 2 billion views.

2. He dropped out of Boston University and pursued his passion at Berklee College of Music where he eventually dropped out too.

3. Psy is married to Yoo Hye-yeon on October 14, 2006 and have twin daughters with her.

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4. Gangnam Style is part of his sixth studio album.

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5. He loves listening to Queen, Aerosmith, and Def Leppard. He practically grew up listening to their music.

6. Psy's name is derived from the word Psycho.

7. Scooter Braun, signed Psy  for a record deal. Justin Bieber is also working under Braun's label.

8. He lives with the ethos, "I try to dress classy and dance cheesy."

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Toodles,

Jean