PSY’s Gangnam Style has become the first K-pop music video to reach 6 billion views on YouTube. The milestone was formally announced on Monday, July 20, after the video crossed the mark late the previous week.
The announcement adds another major achievement to a song that reshaped global pop culture. Released in July 2012, Gangnam Style became an international hit through its energetic performance, colorful video and instantly recognizable horse-riding dance.
The video made YouTube history in December 2012 when it became the first upload on the platform to reach 1 billion views. The song also climbed to No. 2 on the U.S. singles chart, giving PSY worldwide recognition and bringing more international attention to South Korean pop music.