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Psy officially retires “Gangnam Style”

Tonight's New Year's Eve performance in Times Square will be the last time the Korean pop sensation performs his signature song. For now, anyway.

On Dec 31, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

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Meet Hwang Min-Woo, the kid star of “Gangnam Style”

Psy's Mini-Me says he wants to be bigger than Psy himself!

On Dec 27, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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The top 10 most influential people on YouTube in 2012

These 10 prominent users changed the conversation and helped push YouTube further into the mainstream eye than ever before.

On Dec 18, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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The Daily Dot’s super-official gift guide

Not sure what to get the Internet aficionado in your life? We can help. 

On Dec 13, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

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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

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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]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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