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"Uncool" South Korean pop star Psy goes viral

2012-08-13 2 Dailymotion

In a sea of pretty pop stars, a chubby, rapping dancer may not be the usual K-pop hit.<br/> <br />But an unconventional South Korean has found himself turned into a viral sensation.<br/> <br />Psy is the latest musician to have an internet hit.<br/> <br />In just under a month, his music video "Gangnam Style" notched up over 20 million views on YouTube.<br/> <br />While he's been a local musician for a decade, Psy says he never expected to break overseas.<br/> <br />Even now, he admits he's an unlikely role model.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: SOUTH KOREAN SINGER PSY SAYING (Korean):<br/> <br />"I have been looking for fun my whole life. You may think it's sad, but that's the aim of my whole life. If I hadn't become a musician, I would most likely have been a loser. I was very lazy - just liked drinking, night clubs and girls."<br/> <br />The performer is not without controversy.<br/> <br />While landing in hot water for antics off-stage, his performances are also unusual.<br/> <br />Fans packed in to a South Korean stadium were recently treated to a Lady Gaga parody, complete with pyrotechnics.<br/> <br />Psy will perform his first concert in Japan this September.

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