South Korean rapper PSY heading to UNTOLD Dubai

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The mega music festival UNTOLD Dubai has announced the addition of South Korean pop sensation PSY to its star-studded lineup.

Known for his international hit Gangnam Style, PSY is set to bring his infectious energy and chart-topping tracks to the UNTOLD Dubai stage.

Originally a satirical hip-hop artist in South Korea, PSY skyrocketed to global fame in 2012 with the release of Gangnam Style. Its iconic music video becoming the first to surpass one billion views on YouTube.

With a career spanning over two decades, PSY has continued to captivate audiences with his unique style and electrifying performances. 

He also performed at the February 2013 inauguration of the former South Korean President Park Geun-Hye, and in April he released a new single, Gentleman that became another international hit.

It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on Billboard’s Korea K-Pop Hot 100. The Gentleman music video also set a new YouTube record with 38 million views in one day.

PSY joins an already impressive lineup at UNTOLD Dubai, featuring the likes of Ellie Goulding, G-Eazy, Major Lazer, Armin Van Buuren, Bebe Rexha, Don Diablo, Paul Kalkbrenner, Timmy Trumpet, Hardwell, and more. 

Taking place from February 15-18 at Expo City, UNTOLD Dubai promises an unforgettable four-day musical extravaganza that transcends genres.

With over 100 artists from around the world, the festival caters to diverse musical tastes, featuring sensational DJs, dynamic hip-hop beats, mind-blowing alternative rock, and much more.

The event marks a significant milestone as the first time UNTOLD Festival is staged outside Europe, making it a key highlight on Dubai's entertainment calendar.

 

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