Wednesday, September 26, 2012

GANGNAM STYLE PHENOMENON

Gangnam Style music video has taken the world's music scene by storm. The music video of the song Gangnam Style by Korean artist PSY has become a global phenomenon.  When it was released on July 15, 2012 in South Korea, it debuted at the number one spot of Gaon Charts, Korea's equivalent to the U.S. Billboard Charts. Presently, it is the most watched Korean music video in history. 

The music video caught the attention of different international media outlets worldwide and has received positive reviews. The song peaked at the number one spot on the iTunes charts in 31 countries worldwide; in the music charts of 21 countries; and in Billboard's YouTube Music Charts and iTunes Music Video Charts.

And, to top it all, on September 20, 2012, Guinness Book of World Records listed it as the "Most Liked Video in YouTube History."

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