PSY, the Billboard counting method has changed because of me.

Singer Psy expressed his pride when talking about the change in Billboard's counting method through 'Gangnam Style'.

On 'You Quiz on the Block' (hereinafter referred to as 'You Quiz'), which aired on the 22nd, Psy appeared and drew attention by talking about his satisfaction with the present.

Psy gained global popularity with the song ‘Gangnam Style’ released in 2012. Recalling that time, he said, "Some people asked, 'Does he still talk about those old times?' “You can do it. It’s like a trophy at home. I think it happened by chance,” he said. He said, "One thing that could help K-pop was that the Billboard counting method changed because of this song. Until then, YouTube views were not applied to the charts. 'Gangnam Style' was not applied to the number of views. That method was changed because of me. “It has changed, but didn’t that have some meaningful contribution?” he said, drawing attention.

Psy said, "After 'Gangnam Style' was a huge hit, I worked abroad for a few years, but in 2017, I focused on the Korean stage again with the thought, 'Let's come back to my original place and do what I used to do.'" He said that he started thinking about happiness again. . He said, "'Happiness' seems to be in the right place. It wasn't easy because it went to a place I couldn't control. It was the same even when something really bad happened. As I built a career with many ups and downs, it was best to be within the range I could handle. “In some ways, it seems like the happiness index has been the highest in recent times since 2017.”

He smiled and said, “The record for audience attendance was the highest last year, not during ‘Gangnam Style.’ Even if they don’t like me very much, a lot of people come. I don’t think my likes or dislikes have much of an impact on the performance.”

Psy said, "I think what should take precedence over preparing hard for the show is to organize the entrance route in a pleasant way as much as possible. The performance should start in a good mood," and made detailed preparations for the audience, such as portable restrooms and photo zones. revealed that it exists.

When asked what kind of future he dreams of as an artist, Psy said, "When I perform, there are times when the audience jumps together. There are times when it looks like a slow screen. The faces of the audience all look so happy, like children. I think what I do is very meaningful. “He said proudly.

Ten Asia Reporter Lee So-jeong forusojung@tenasia.co.kr