Years after it first took over the planet and introduced millions, if not billions, of people to K-pop music, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” has finally reached three billion views on YouTube, the platform that started it all for the South Korean star. “Gangnam Style” is the third clip on the video hosting platform to pass three billion views, following two other smash hits that only relatively recently blew past the K-pop staple. In the months since, "Despacito" has already tacked on another billion views, making it the first video to hit four billion plays. For approximately five years, “Gangnam Style” reigned supreme as the No. YouTube helped spread “Gangnam Style” around the globe, and almost immediately after it was uploaded to the website, it began spreading like wildfire.

Source: Forbes November 25, 2017 22:52 UTC