Singer Psy (front) performs during his concert in Seoul August 11, 2012. (Reuters/LEE JAE-WON)
Korean pop sensation Psy has become a worldwide phenomenon thanks to 200 million views of his energetic new dance anthem 'Gangnam Style' on YouTube.com
The track has sparked a worldwide dance craze and landed galloping Psy, real name Park Jae-sang, a handful of high-profile TV spots in the U.S. - including a comedy skit on Saturday Night Live, which aired at the weekend.
Psy even appeared on comedienne Ellen DeGeneres' daily chat show last week to give Britney Spears some dance lessons.
Meanwhile, his song has become the most downloaded track on iTunes.
'Gangnam Style' refers to the upscale Gangnam District in Seoul, Korea.
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