The fact that I'm shouting that I have Gangnam style makes people crack up. Imagine if Brad Pitt was singing the song - would it be funny? A twist is important when it comes to writing lyrics.

I'm not that good looking. That's why 'Gangnam Style' works. If someone handsome uses that phrase it's just awkward. But if someone like me uses it, it's funny.

All the people in Korea are cheering me like I'm a gold medalist or something, so I have a responsibility to my country.

The world's most famous and popular language is music.

Queen and Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and Guns N' Roses - I had a huge rock-band mania. I play a little bit of drums.

I never expect I would become a K-pop star.

The mindset of this [“Gangnam Style”] dance is dress classy, and dance cheesy,