Overview
- P Nation confirmed that the 'Gangnam Style' music video surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube, making it the first K-pop video to reach that level.
- The video crossed the 6 billion threshold on Friday, July 17, a gain of about 1 billion views since it passed 5 billion on Dec. 30, 2023.
- The song’s early viral run included becoming the first YouTube upload to reach 1 billion views in December 2012 and a seven-week stint at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, which helped broaden K-pop’s reach.
- Psy celebrated the milestone onstage during his Summer Swag 2026 concerts in Gwacheon and Uijeongbu and said he would post performance footage on YouTube to thank fans.
- 'Gangnam Style' now sits among a small group of global music videos that have topped 6 billion views, underscoring the track’s long-term cultural impact and steady streaming durability.