PSY's Gangnam Style music video has achieved a record by surpassing 6 billion views on YouTube.

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The music video for singer PSYs signature song Gangnam Style has surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube approximately 14 years after its release, proving its enduring global popularity. This song, which has led the global K-pop craze since its release in 2012, set a record by adding another 1 billion views about two years and seven months after reaching 5 billion views in 2023.Gangnam Style is an iconic track that elevated the status of K-pop, becoming the first song in YouTube history to reach 1 billion views in 2012 and ranking second on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven consecutive weeks. This milestone of surpassing 6 billion views is regarded as a case that once again demonstrates the power of content that is consistently loved across borders and generations.PSY held an event to celebrate the 6 billion view milestone with fans at the ongoing PSY Summer Swag 2026 concert in Gwacheon. He took the stage wearing the outfit from the Gangnam Style music video to express his gratitude to fans and film a commemorative video.Meanwhile, PSYs summer brand concert, PSY Summer Swag, has been touring nine cities nationwide since starting in Uijeongbu last June. This tour is scheduled to conclude with a performance in Daejeon in August.

The music video for singer PSY’s signature song "Gangnam Style" has surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube approximately 14 years after its release, proving its enduring global popularity. This song, which has led the global K-pop craze since its release in 2012, set a record by adding another 1 billion views about two years and seven months after reaching 5 billion views in 2023.

"Gangnam Style" is an iconic track that elevated the status of K-pop, becoming the first song in YouTube history to reach 1 billion views in 2012 and ranking second on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven consecutive weeks. This milestone of surpassing 6 billion views is regarded as a case that once again demonstrates the power of content that is consistently loved across borders and generations.

PSY held an event to celebrate the 6 billion view milestone with fans at the ongoing PSY Summer Swag 2026 concert in Gwacheon. He took the stage wearing the outfit from the "Gangnam Style" music video to express his gratitude to fans and film a commemorative video.

Meanwhile, PSY’s summer brand concert, PSY Summer Swag, has been touring nine cities nationwide since starting in Uijeongbu last June. This tour is scheduled to conclude with a performance in Daejeon in August.

Gangnam Style Hits 6 Billion YouTube Views

Psy's iconic 2012 hit 'Gangnam Style' has officially surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube as of July 17, 2026. This milestone reinforces the track's legacy as a foundational moment for the global K-pop phenomenon, having originally set a precedent as the first video to reach 1 billion views on the platform.

A Historic K-Pop Catalyst

Beyond its massive view count, 'Gangnam Style' remains a significant cultural touchstone that introduced K-pop to the mainstream global market. The song's historic 7-week run at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart helped pave the way for the international influence K-pop artists command today.