PSY released his latest single, "Gentleman," in 119 countries on Friday, hoping to replicate the success of "Gangnam Style," the smash YouTube hit that made him an international star almost overnight last year. The choreography for "Gentleman" — including the "arrogant dance," as PSY called it — was unveiled at a concert in Seoul on Saturday before more than 50,000 fans. The music video has been uploaded onto YouTube, where it has amassed more than 27 million views in its first day.

PSY's "Gangnam Style" video, featuring his much-mimicked horse-riding dance, made him one of the best-known Koreans in the world. It's the most watched video of all time on YouTube, gathering more than 1.5 billion views since its release in July.

PSY acknowledged that the massive success of "Gangnam Style" added to the pressure as he worked on his latest single, but he said he tried to remain true to himself and his Korean roots.

"I tried to find Korean words that people from any country can easily sing along," he said of "Gentleman," which contains lyrics both in English and Korean. PSY co-composed the music and wrote the lyrics, which poke fun at a self-claimed gentleman who enjoys his time at a dance club.

Audiences have questioned whether PSY will be a one-hit wonder known only for "Gangnam Style." But the South Korean musician, whose humble personality has endeared him to his fans at home since he made his debut more than a decade ago, shrugs off the skepticism.

"Whether or not a couple of my songs become a global hit, I've been doing this job for 12 years," PSY said. "I will bring more Korean dance moves and Korean songs overseas."

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