Gangnam Style was released in 2012 by South Korean singer PSY and became a global viral hit thanks to its catchy chorus and horse riding dance in the music video. It was one of the first YouTube videos to reach a billion views and helped bring K pop to a worldwide audience. Short clips of the hook still circulate on TikTok and in meme edits, where the tune instantly signals a playful dance moment or a confident, funny entrance that almost anyone recognises.