Psy

The top 10 most important fandoms of 2012

These communities shaped the way we thought about all fandoms in 2012—largely for the better.

On Dec 26, 2012 by Aja Romano

“Gangnam Style” wins the race to 1 billion YouTube views

Korean rapper Psy becomes the first artist in the world to rack up 1 billion YouTube views for a single song.

On Dec 21, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

10 signs that “Gangnam Style” marks the end of the world

Sure, the world didn’t literally end, but will it ever be the same after “Gangnam Style”? 

On Dec 21, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

YouTube stars create ultimate viral video with “Gangnam Style” mashup

Here’s what happens when you combine YouTube’s top 100 stars with two of the site’s biggest hits to date. 

On Dec 18, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Is “1 Pound Fish Man” the next Psy?

Muhammad Shahid Nazir, a London fishmonger turned YouTube star, has just released his first official music video since signing to Warner Music last month

On Dec 11, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

The “Anti-American” past of “Gangnam Style” rapper Psy

An unconfirmed statement from a protest concert in 2004 has everyone’s favorite Internet rapper in hot water. 

On Dec 7, 2012 by [email protected]

This video just killed “Gangnam Style”

Congratulations, Spartan High School. You’ve officially ended the biggest Internet trend of 2012.

On Dec 5, 2012 by Kevin Morris

Psy says he’s not suing Koreatown’s Gangnam Style restaurant

Where some artists would be moved to sue, Psy was honored by the restaurant’s name.

On Nov 30, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Everything Bill O’Reilly got wrong about “Gangnam Style”

You might think we’ve heard from all the music critics and commentators about the cultural significance of Psy’s “Gangnam Style.” But you’d be wrong. Because we hadn’t yet heard from Bill O’Reilly.

On Nov 29, 2012 by Aja Romano

Sorry, Bieber: “Gangnam Style” is YouTube’s biggest video ever

K-pop sensation PSY has usurped Justin Bieber’s YouTube crown.

On Nov 24, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Beliebers try to delay Psy’s inevitable world domination

As Psy’s unstoppable viral hit, “Gangnam Style” approaches the #1 spot on the YouTube charts, Justin Bieber fans are making a push to keep “Baby” on top and make it the first video to reach 1 billion views.

On Nov 23, 2012 by Kris Holt

Before “Gangnam Style”: A decade of Psy’s dance moves

Before the “horse dance,” Psy was making coining moves left and right in South Korea. We’ve collected his greatest hits—in GIF form. 

On Nov 20, 2012 by Aja Romano

PSY accepts world record certificate for “Gangnam Style”

World Record Style!

On Nov 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Monday Mashup: A Fifth of “Gangnam Style”

Beethoven’s Fifth meets PSY’s pop hit in this unlikely pairing.

On Oct 29, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

Why Nazi symbols look so evil

Also in today’s Reddit Digest: Psy answers your questions, gasoline’s seductive odor explained, and how to deal with overheated oatmeal.

On Oct 25, 2012 by Kevin Morris