# Record-Breaking Dance Videos The Behind-the-Scenes Gangnam Style Short is Hilarious By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psys-gangnam-style References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/09/26/psys-gangnam-style-breaks-guinness-world-record/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9HPiBJBCOq8) The Psy Gangnam Style video just broke a Guinness World Record for the most liked [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-largest-pizza) video, prompting the release of the behind-the-scenes Gangnam Style clip. The video received well over 2.8 million likes in only two short months, and has become one of the most quickly spread and talked about [music videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-for-the-weekend) of today. The previous record holder was for the LMFAO video for Party Rock Anthem with 1.6 million likes, but the all-time most viewed YouTube video still goes to Justin Bieber’s Baby video with 782 million views. Regardless, Psy’s behind-the-scenes/making of video is hysterical. You get to see a glimpse into the hilarity that is the Gangnam Style phenomenon. Watch as Psy performs his song and dance routine while trying to keep a straight face. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Record-breaking Youtube Videos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to create viral videos to break records and generate widespread attention. - **Behind-the-scenes Content:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop behind-the-scenes content for popular videos or events to engage audiences and create additional value. - **Quickly Spread Music Videos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identify strategies to quickly spread music videos and gain widespread popularity in a short period. ### Who This Affects Most - **Digital Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the digital entertainment industry by creating new platforms or technologies that enable the rapid spread and engagement of videos. - **Social Media Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate social media marketing strategies to leverage the popularity of record-breaking videos and generate viral content for brands. - **Online Video Streaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance online video streaming platforms by offering exclusive behind-the-scenes content for popular videos to attract and engage users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Rap Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-you-more.md) - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [Record-Breaking Drag Brunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-brunch.md) - [Record-Breaking Gummy Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-candy-mosaic.md) - [Record-Breaking Hair Flip Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k18hairflip-2026.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Massive Record-Breaking Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-largest-pizza.md) - [Record-Breaking Pizza Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largest-pizza-party.md) - [Record-Breaking Electric Auto Drifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group.md)