Psy on CNN: "HUMMING SHOW Is the Pinnacle of Happiness... Pressure from Gangnam Style Too"

Appeared on CNN Documentary "K-Everything" on May 9

Daniel Dae Kim and Psy (right). Provided by CNN Original K-Everything on CNN International

Singer Psy described his concert "HUMMING SHOW" as "the pinnacle of happiness" on the CNN International documentary "K-Everything," which aired on May 9 in the United States.

"K-Everything" is a four-part series hosted by actor Daniel Dae Kim, highlighting the global influence of Korean culture. On this day, Psy appeared as the representative interviewee for the K-pop segment and shared his thoughts on "HUMMING SHOW."

Daniel Dae Kim introduced Psy as the founder of the entertainment agency P Nation, established on the back of the global success of "Gangnam Style." He also noted that "HUMMING SHOW" accounts for more than 10% of total concert ticket sales in Korea. Psy said, "Each performance lasts about four hours," adding, "Seeing the happy faces of 25,000 people in the audience because of me is the pinnacle of happiness."

Psy also shared an anecdote about "Gangnam Style," released in 2012. Daniel Dae Kim mentioned how "Gangnam Style" was the first YouTube video to surpass 1 billion views, elevating the status of Korean pop music. Psy confessed, "As a singer, I enjoy it for a lifetime, but as a songwriter, it is both a dream and a nightmare," adding, "I feel pressured to create something even better than this song."

That day, Psy recounted how fellow singer Tiger JK called him in tears after hearing "Gangnam Style" playing on American radio. Regarding the statue of "Gangnam Style" erected in Gangnam, Psy said he felt "embarrassed and undeserving," but Daniel Dae Kim commented that Psy is more than worthy of such an achievement.

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