PSY

Psy, born Park Jae-sang on December 31, 1977, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He released his debut studio album Psy from the Psycho World! in 2001. He gained international recognition with the singles "Gangnam Style" and "Gentleman," both of which reached the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. "Gangnam Style" became a viral phenomenon and was the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views, holding that record from November 2012 to July 2017. The music video for "Gentleman" broke the record for most YouTube views in the first 24 hours. Psy has received numerous awards, including an American Music Award, a World Music Award, and ten MAMA Awards. He is the founder of the talent agency P Nation. He has also been awarded the Okgwan (4th Class) Order of Cultural Merit.