Gangnam Style hitmaker PSY has been forced to issue an apology to fans after showcasing his recent weight loss. Thirteen years after the musician, 47, topped global charts with his iconic hit, the Korean rapper has found himself becoming a trending topic for a completely different reason.
The K-Pop legend - whose real name is Park Jae-sang - caused a stir on February 14 when he posted photos of himself from 2006 and 2025 on Instagram, leading followers to share passionate reactions to his noticeably slimmer frame. Taking to the comment section, one fan wrote: 'What's going on bro! Are you not going to take care of yourself like this?'.
Another wrote: 'Where did all the meat go...? [sad face with a tear emoji].'. 'Why has PSY gotten so skinny? Is this an AI-generated image?' one fan asked. Another lambasted: 'PSY, how can you call yourself a celebrity if you can't even maintain your weight?'.
But the hitmaker simply replied, 'Sorry [smiley face emoji], to the comments while other fans leapt to his defense. Gangnam Style hitmaker PSY has been forced to issue apologies to his fans after showcasing his recent weight loss. One wrote: 'You are great, don't apologize when you are not at fault.'.
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Another commented: 'Don't be sorry about your weight, we don't care if you gain or lose, your perfect.'. 'You look great!!! Slim!! Love it!' one fan stated. 'Never mind those who are saying why you lost weight! How about a new dance video for Oppa GangNam Style?'.
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Another added: 'I don't understand why you have to apologize, if you lose weight or get fat, that's nobody's business, if you're well and you feel well, nothing else matters.'. Soon the activity in the star's comment section started to draw more people to his page and one fan asked: 'Why are you saying sorry to everyone?'.
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PSY responded once again to say: '[Because] they don't want me losing the weight lol'. Back in 2012, the South Korean song quickly became an internet sensation after it was uploaded on YouTube in 2012, prompting fans around the world to recreate the wacky hookstep performed by the pop star.
The track, which has now been played more than five billion times, even went on to win Best Video at the MTV Europe Music Awards at the time of its release. He caused a stir on February 14 when he posted photos of himself in 2006 and 2025, leading followers to share passionate reactions to his noticeably slimmer frame.
On a Reddit page dedicated to K-pop, where one fan asked: 'What is the story behind PSY's Gangnam Style and where can I find good information on it?'. The query led to one of PSY's earlier interviews being resurfaced online, with the musical artist telling NPR the song is a tribute to the women of Seoul in South Korea.
He explained: 'Gangnam is a territory in Seoul, Korea. I describe it as noble at the daytime and going crazy at the nighttime. '[In the song] I compare ladies to the territory. So - noble at the daytime, going crazy at the nighttime - and the lyrics say "I am the right guy for the lady who is like that."'.
The catchy tune quickly rose to the top of charts as it was played everywhere from cafes and restaurants to clubs around the world. Part of its appeal was the song's horse trot-and-lasso hook step that social media users recreated at their homes - with celebrities, politicians, and royals all joining in the fun.
The infectious video featuring PSY and a ragtag team of bizarre sidekicks galloping around Seoul, South Korea, with a few horses thrown in for good measure. It spent 31 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 list and video earned PSY a long list of accolades, including MTV Europe, American Music and World Music video awards in 2012 and 2013.
The South Korean song Gangnam Style by Psy was was a global smash hit when it arrived in 2012 - as well as it's signature horse trot and lasso spin dance (Psy singer pictured). The track, which has now been played more than five billion times, even went on to win Best Video at the MTV Europe Music Awards at the time of its release.
The viral hit generated countless parodies performed by everyone from Indiana Pacers fans to Philippine inmates, lifeguards, animated characters from My Little Pony and U.S. Navy midshipmen. As part of the recent discussion about the song's true meaning on Reddit, some users also shared their own theories - with one person suggesting it is a 'satire' about wealthy people 'walking around Gangnam'.
Their post read: 'Gangnam Style is a satire about the wealthy/faux-wealthy people walking around Gangnam. 'I think it blew up partly because of how relatable it was as a social commentary, not just in Seoul but also in many cities where there is a huge class divide.'.
