Gangnam Style" is K-pop single by the South Korean musician Psy."Gangnam Style" is a Korean made-up word that refers to a lifestyle associated with the Gangnam District of Seoul. The song was released on July 15, 2012, as the lead single of his sixth studio album Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1, and debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Chart. "Gangnam Style" was also recognized by Guinness World Records as the most "liked" video on YouTube.