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Video/Photos: Psy Performs "Gangnam Style" In Rockefeller Plaza
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Published Sep 14, 2012
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This morning 34-year-old South Korean sensation Psy stopped by the Today show for a performance in Rockefeller Plaza—his K-pop tune and its accompanying dance were brought to the people this summer through his quirky video, which already has around 167 million hits since its release. In an interview this morning, Psy talks about going viral: "I didn’t expect that at all. I just unloaded this video only for the Korean viewers in YouTube and suddenly, within 60 days, I’m here." Everyone loves a good international dance craze! And as for the inspiration for the dance moves, Psy says, "Honestly, it came from a horse."
Check out the performance below, where even Al Roker and David Gregory get in on the Gangnam action:
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On Tuesday November 13th you can expect the plaza to be packed once again, that time for One Direction.
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