Korean rapper Psy storms charts with Gangnam Style
Seoul K-Pop rapper tops global music charts with satirical sensation
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Posted: Oct 2, 2012 10:30 PM ET
Last Updated: Oct 3, 2012 8:56 AM ET
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From viral video novelty to bonafide music chart-topper, South Korean K-Pop rapper Psy is winning over the world with his infectious hit song Gangnam Style.
The record-setting track — an over-the-top satirical tune mocking Seoul's nouveau riche Gangnam neighbourhood — has blazed an impressive trail since its debut, setting a new record for most "likes" on YouTube and surpassing 345 million views on the video-sharing site.
The roly-poly, gallop-dancing rapper himself has signed with Justin Bieber's talent manager Scooter Braun and made the rounds on high-profile American TV, from Today to Ellen to Saturday Night Live.
Eli Glasner digs into what's behind the monumentally successful track and discovers what K-Pop devotees and music fans really think about Gangnam Style.
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