Gangnam Style is a 2012 single by South Korean artist PSY, released as the lead track from his album Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1. Its music video became the first on YouTube to pass one billion views, helped by the comic horse dance and satire of Seoul's wealthy Gangnam district. The song spread through dance covers, parodies and reaction videos worldwide, turning its hook into shorthand for sudden fame and playful excess. It remains a go-to reference whenever creators want instant, cross-generational recognition.