#NTDWO - This Graph Puts PSY's Popularity Into Perspective


This has Nothing To Do With Orlando (#NTDWO) but you should still know about it.  

Just when you thought it was safe to go back onto YouTube PSY has once again taken the site by storm.  He released his latest music video, 'Gentleman,' is filled with his unique mix of catchy beats and humorous actions. On Thursday, April 25 PSY was spotted at the Incheon International Airport on his way to America ahead of a cross country promotion of the new music video.
PSY tweets on his way to the airport, ahead of US promotional tour


Influences of 80s pop music and possible commentary on the rise of stylish trends, brought on by Justin Timberlake's new album, are also found within the song.  Some are saying this video though goes to far and becomes a bit vulgar with finger sniffing and hijinks that can be interpreted as him attempting to be harmful to those around him.  Despite all the controversy the video has incredibly skyrocketed in views since being released in mid April, 2013.  The song now sits at #5 on the American Billboard Top 100 chart after just two weeks after its release.  


Even PSY seems impressed with the popularity of 'Gentlemen,' tweeting this chart that compares it to Gangnam Style
Gangnam Style is still the most viewed video of all time with well over 1.5 Billion views but his latest video is already breaking its own records.  With over 200,00 million views already including 38 million making the music video the most viewed video ever in a single day for YouTube.  To put this into perspective check out this graph that the YouTube Trends blog recently released comparing the popularity of Gentleman to Gangnam Style.
Image via YouTube Trends Blog

Also make sure to check out this article that explains the former controversy about PSY's possible 2004 anti-American rant.  For a translation of the 'Gentleman' into english make sure to check out this Business Insider article that translates and explains it.
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