Psy Net Worth: The Viral K-Pop Star


Psy net worth comes from music. He is a Korean award-winning singer, songwriter and rapper. He is popularly known for his viral song “Gangnam Style” in 2012. Additionally, his song became the first video in YouTube’s history to reach one billion views.

The Estimated Psy Net Worth Value

Psy net worth is estimated at $60 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. This value to his thriving music career and personal ventures.

Career Overview

First and foremost, he released an album titled Psy from the Psycho World! in January 2001. It was number 75 on the best-selling albums of the year in South Korea. He released his second album in 2003 titled Sa 2. Both his albums were filled with controversy based on the song’s content.

Next, he released 3 Psy, his third album in September 2009. Later on, he debuted the Ssajib album in 2006, which won awards at both SBS Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards.

To be noted, he served in the military of South Korea until July 2009 from the end of 2007.

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In 2013, he released the album PsyFive, which won awards in the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards and Melon Music Awards.

Gangnam Style Release

Come July 2013, he released Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1 album. The album’s single “Gangnam Style” gained popularity in a quick wave, globally, especially on YouTube. It also topped at number one on iTunes Music Video Charts. This marked the first milestone for a South Korean artist in this category.

Furthermore, he won the Best Video award at the MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2018 for “Gangnam Style”. Most importantly, the single became the first video in YouTube’s history to reach one billion views in December 2018. Due to his popularity, the American record label, Schoolboy Records signed him, under YG Entertainment.

In June 2014 the collaboration “Hangover” featuring the American rapper Snoop Dogg, was released. It was also number three on the US Hot Rap Songs and four on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs.

Next was the album Chiljip PSY-da which topped at number six in both South Korean Albums and US World Albums charts. His next album 4×2=8 earned him an Mnet Asian Music Award nomination.

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In May 2018, he announced his departure from YG Entertainment.

His last but not least album was Psy 9th, released in April 2020. The album also took position three on the Billboard World Albums chart.

Recognitions

  • Awarded a plaque and named an honorary ambassador by Gangnam district in September 2013.
  • Appointed the goodwill ambassador of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 2013.
  • Awarded the Korea Image Stepping Stone Award for his contribution to enhancing the national image.
  • Co-host of the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards.
  • The 2013 tourism ambassador of South Korea.
  • The first K-pop artist to dominate in the Western music industry.
  • The first Asian solo artist to receive the Diamond Play Button from YouTube for surpassing 10 million subscribers.

Personal Venture

In addition to his music career, Psy is the founder of P Nation record label and entertainment company.

Psy Net Worth Conclusion

in conclusion, Psy’s income comes from a combination of music royalties, international performances, brand endorsements, and business ventures, all of which have added to his financial prosperity. 

Featured image: Psy on Facebook

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