PSY and Google Inc. Chairman Eric Schmidt dance the horse dance of his viral international single “Gangnam Style.” On September 27, Google Inc. Chairman Eric Schmidt, along with Android developer Andy Rubin, visited South Korea to meet with Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Co. who are the leading makers of Android-based phones as well… Continue reading PSY Meets and Dances with Google Chairman Eric Schmidt
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On “Danny From LA,” Danny Im, Kevin Shea, and Psy Dance “Gangnam Style”; Psy Talks Katy Perry’s (Not)Kiss, Hyuna’s Cuteness
On September 20, PSY was the guest star on MNET’s new show “Danny From LA.” 1TYM member Danny Im and U.S. comedian Kevin Shea are hosts of the show. Danny Im returned to the spotlight, after six years working behind the scenes for YG Entertainment, with Mnet show “Danny From LA” which premiered on September 13. Mnet show “Danny… Continue reading On “Danny From LA,” Danny Im, Kevin Shea, and Psy Dance “Gangnam Style”; Psy Talks Katy Perry’s (Not)Kiss, Hyuna’s Cuteness
PSY’s Reaction to Reaching #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100
World sensation PSY has nearly topped the “Billboard’s Hot 100” and has reached number 2 with his hit “Gangnam Style.” On September 26, the singer was ranked at number 2, surpassing Maroon 5’s “One More Night” and is currently number 1 on the Billboard Digital Songs’ chart. A representative of PSY told the press on September… Continue reading PSY’s Reaction to Reaching #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100
Tiger JK Clarifies Rumors and Reaffirms His Friendship with Psy
On September 26, Tiger JK posted on twitter, “Please be gentle with news titles. It’d be better if you could give me a call or something and listen to my story before writing a report. You guys are ruining my ‘nice guy image.’ News articles reporting what I’ve said so far here hasn’t made it… Continue reading Tiger JK Clarifies Rumors and Reaffirms His Friendship with Psy
The Guardian Thinks Stereotypes of East Asian Men Contributed to “Gangnam Style’s” Success
Recently, the Guardian published a critical piece on “Gangnam Style” and its recent success, arguing the attention from Western viewers is largely stemming from funny stereotypes of East Asian men. The column written on September 24 by Arwa Mahdawi says, “Essentially, it is just an over-the-top video where a fat man does a comical dance… Continue reading The Guardian Thinks Stereotypes of East Asian Men Contributed to “Gangnam Style’s” Success
Song Seung Hun Takes a Photo with Psy
Actor Song Seung Hun recently revealed that he is close with Psy. On September 26, he wrote on his twitter, “The person who is the hottest around the world at the moment. With cool, world star Psy!” Along with the tweet, he attached a photo. In the picture, Song Seung Hun is smiling brightly while giving… Continue reading Song Seung Hun Takes a Photo with Psy
Psy Keeps Promise with College Students, Sets Example for Some Celebrities and Agencies
World star PSY has kept his promise to the college students, setting an example for some celebrities and agencies. After 3 weeks of non-stop promotions in America, Psy returned home during the wee hours of September 25. He held a press conference on September 26 and left right away to perform an event at Joong… Continue reading Psy Keeps Promise with College Students, Sets Example for Some Celebrities and Agencies
Psy’s “Gangnam Style” is #1 in 37 out of 52 Countries
A certain netizen gathered up information on Psy‘s overseas rankings on music charts and is becoming a hot topic. Recently, a post was made on an online community forum titled, “Psy’s Overseas Chart Rankings.” With information gathered as of September 22, the post made it clear exactly just how popular “Gangnam Style” is on a… Continue reading Psy’s “Gangnam Style” is #1 in 37 out of 52 Countries
Forbes: PSY Could Be the Next Justin Bieber or the Next Rebecca Black
On September 25, Forbes Magazine published an interesting article questioning whether PSY would be able to sustain his global popularity that started from his viral hit music video, “Gangnam Style.” The writer, Dorothy Pomerantz, who’s also in charge of the Forbes’ Celebrity 100 List, argued that YouTube has seen countless “one-hit-wonders” in the past and… Continue reading Forbes: PSY Could Be the Next Justin Bieber or the Next Rebecca Black
Psy Found on a McDonald’s Bag in Malaysia?
Spotted: Psy‘s horse-riding dance cartoon on a McDonald’s paper bag overseas! A Malaysian netizen snapped a photo of a McDonald’s bag with Psy’s famous “Gangnam Style” horse-riding dance and posted it on Facebook. While Malaysia offers McDonald Spicy McShaker Fries in the restaurants, it seems like the bag is describing a more fun way to… Continue reading Psy Found on a McDonald’s Bag in Malaysia?