Los Angeles: South Korean rapper Psy has been awarded an early 2012 American Music Awards, six days before the red carpet event here. The 34-year-old star, who shot to fame with his catchy tune 'Gangnam Style', has been awarded the New Media accolade for the most popular video in YouTube history, reported Ace Showbiz.
Psy, who shares the same manager as Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun, will be presented with the award during the pre-show activities and will perform his unique dance moves at the Los Angeles ceremony.
Park Jae-sang or Psy is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer popular for his humorous videos and stage performances. He has also appeared on several television shows.
Psy was spotted at NBC's 'Today' show in New York recently.
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Park Jae-sang is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer popular for his humorous videos and stage performances. He has also appeared on several television shows.
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His song 'Gangnam Style' has become the first Korean song to top Apple's music download charts.
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'Gangnam Style' music video is one of the most viewed videos on YouTube.
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Psy debuted with his album titled 'PSY...From the Psycho World' in January, 2001.
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Psy's second album 'Ssa 2' was banned in 2002 following criticism from civic groups.
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'Gangnam Style' is featured in his 6th album.
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He was seen teaching his dance style to Britney Spears on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'.
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Do you know Psy's father's firm's market capitalisation doubled after 'Gangnam Style' hit the charts?
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The 34 year old is a proud father of twin daughters.
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Psy loves to teach 'Gangnam Style' steps to others.
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He was also featured on the popular TV show 'Saturday Night Live'.
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Psy has written many hit songs for other singers also. His most famous composition is Lee Seung Gi's debut song 'Because you are my woman'.
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'Gangnam Style' has been viewed for more than 267 million times on YouTube since its release in July, 2012.
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Even after being so much successful, Psy calls himself 'a fat man'.
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Park Jae-sang or Psy is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer popular for his humorous videos.