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Gangnam Style 강남스타일

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"Gangnam Style" (Korean: 강남스타일; pronounced [kaŋnam sɯtʰa.iɭ]) is a K-pop song by South Korean singer Psy, released on July 15, 2012, by YG Entertainment as the lead single of his sixth studio album, Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1. The term "Gangnam Style" is a neologism that refers to the nouveau riche lifestyles associated with the Gangnam region of Seoul. "Gangnam Style" was released on to Psy's YouTube channel and debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Chart, receiving generally positive reviews, with praise for its catchy beat and Psy's amusing dancing during live performances and in various locations around the world in its music video. The song and its music video went viral in August 2012 and have influenced popular culture worldwide.

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Gangnam Style (강남스타일) — verified Korean entity. Debut 2012-07-15. Agency: Psy.

Details

• Genre: K-pop
• Awards: NRJ Music Award for International Song of the Year
• Artist: PSY
• Released: July 15, 2012
• Label: YG Entertainment
• Album: Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1
• Composers: 싸이와 유건형

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• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Gangnam Style; KoreaAPI uses 강남스타일 (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 91 verified snapshots.

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