Gangnam Style, a K-pop single by South Korean rapper PSY officially becomes the first ever video in the history of the Internet to be viewed more than 1 billion times
The phrase “Gangnam Style” is a Korean neologism that refers to a lifestyle associated with the Gangnam District of Seoul. The song and its accompanying music video went viral in August 2012 and have influenced popular culture worldwide since then. “Gangnam Style” received mixed to positive reviews, with praise going to its catchy beat and PSY’s amusing dance moves (which themselves have become a phenomenon) in the music video and during live performances in various locations around the world. On September 20, 2012, “Gangnam Style” was recognized by Guinness World Records as the most “liked” video in YouTube history.