Psy

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Park Jae-sang's achievements stand out in the annals of music history, particularly for bridging the gap between Eastern and Western pop cultures. His victory at the American Music Awards and the World Music Awards in 2012 highlighted his unprecedented reach. Receiving the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit from the South Korean government underscored the national pride associated with his global success. With over 100 million records sold and billions of views on his videos, his commercial impact is matched only by his cultural significance. The Guinness World Records recognition for "Gangnam Style" further cements his place as a pioneer in digital media history.

AwardsPsy has received numerous accolades throughout his career, reflecting his impact on the music industry. He won the American Music Award for New Media Artist in 2012 and the World Music Award for World's Best Entertainer of the Year in the same year. At the MTV Europe Music Awards, he took home the Best Video award for "Gangnam Style." Domestically, he has won 10 MAMA Awards across various categories. In recognition of his global cultural impact, the South Korean government awarded him the Okgwan (4th Class) Order of Cultural Merit in 2012.

Honours & Distinctions

Okgwan (4th Class) Order of Cultural Merit

South Korean Government·2012

Awarded for significant contributions to Korean culture through global music success.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2012

First YouTube video to reach 1 billion views.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2017

Most viewed video on YouTube (held until surpassed).

Rankings & Lists

Rolling Stone Greatest K-pop Artists

Rolling Stone·2020

#100

TIME 100 Most Influential People

TIME Magazine·2012

Magazine Covers

Time Magazine

April 2012

The Rise of K-Pop

Rolling Stone

September 2012

Psy: The King of Gangnam Style

Records & Feats

First YouTube Video to Reach 1 Billion Views

Chart Record·2012

"Gangnam Style" achieved this milestone in December 2012.

Highest Charting K-Pop Song in US History (at the time)

Chart Record·2012

"Gangnam Style" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.