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The "Gangnam Style" star said he had moved on from on the
success of the 2012 smash hit that sent him flying to the top of
music charts around the world and shaped him into the
internationally recognized artist he is today.
"'Gangnam Style' gave me fame while as a creator, some rough
times, but I'm not one to linger in the past and make two,
three, four versions of (Gangnam Style) because I'm hung up on
its fame," Psy told Reuters.
"It was probably the biggest trophy the world could have given
me. It's now something on the shelf I can admire from time to
time."
His voice hoarse from performing for days on end at
universities, Psy, 39, or Park Jai-sang, said he had forgotten
his roots with the popularity of "Gangnam Style", which holds
the world record for most watched video with 2.8 billion views
on YouTube as of May 22.
He currently has more than 10 million subscribers on his
official YouTube channel, a record for a non-group individual in
Asia.
"It was like an addiction," said Psy. "Like when you throw a
party, it takes some time for that excitement to die down after
it's over. I think it took a while for that exhilaration to
subside. Now I'm back to my normal life."
Then where are Psy's roots? Performing on stage, he said. All
his appearances are linked to the latest album, "4x2=8", with
singles "I LUV IT" and "New Face" carrying that message.
Psy, who made his debut in 2001, wants to stay on stage for as
long as he can, but his biggest dream is to retire just before
people start telling him he's washed up.
"I think the pain from being called that would be far greater
than not being able to be on stage," Psy said.
Psy, who has two children, said he wants to focus more on
production and helping younger artists grow. As a singer, Psy
said he had achieved all he could ask for - and more.
When asked if his "Gangnam Style" fame had deprived him of his
privacy, he laughed and said no.
"Without my sunglasses and hair gel, I obtain freedom," he said.
(Reporting by Christine Kim; Editing by Nick Macfie)
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