Rapper PSY wants Tom Cruise to go Gangnam Style
Associated Press
November 29, 2012 | 9:35 am
South Korean rapper Psy. AP
BANGKOK The South Korean rapper behind YouTubes most-viewed video ever has set what might be a Mission: Impossible for himself.
Asked which celebrity he would like to see go Gangnam Style, the singer PSY told The Associated Press: Tom Cruise!
Surrounded by screaming fans, he then chuckled at the idea of the American movie star doing his now famous horse-riding dance.
PSYs comments Wednesday in Bangkok were his first public remarks since his viral smash video with 842 million views and counting surpassed Justin Biebers Baby, which until Saturday held the record with 803 million views.
Its amazing, PSY told a news conference, saying he never set out to become an international star. I made this video just for Korea, actually. And when I released this song wow.
The video has spawned hundreds of parodies and tribute videos and earned him a spotlight alongside a variety of superstars.
Earlier this month, Madonna invited PSY onstage and they danced to his song at one of her New York City concerts. MC Hammer introduced the Korean star at the American Music Awards as, My Homeboy PSY!
Even President Barack Obama is talking about him. As! ked on Election Day if he could do the dance, Obama replied: I think I can do that move, but then concluded he might do it privately for Michelle, the first lady.
PSY was in Thailand to give a free concert Wednesday night organized as a tribute to the countrys revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who turns 85 next month. He paid respects to the king at a Bangkok shopping mall, signing his name in an autograph book placed beside a giant poster of the king. He then gave an outdoor news conference, as screaming fans performed the Gangnam Style dance.
Determined not to be a one-hit wonder, PSY said he plans to release a worldwide album in March with dance moves that he thinks his international fans will like.
I think I have plenty of dance moves left, he said, in his trademark sunglasses and dark suit. But Im really concerned about the (next) music video.
How can I beat Gangnam Style? he asked, smiling. How can I beat 850 million views?
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