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South Korean singer Psy, whose Gangnam Style YouTube video tops 1 billion views, invites fans to name his ninth album

The South Korean singer Psy will release his unnamed ninth album in July. Photo: Instagram @42psy42

South Korean singer Psy, who rose to global stardom with his 2012 hit Gangnam Style single and music video, is set to release his ninth album.

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His agency, P NATION, said he will officially issue his new album in July. It didn't give any further details of the forthcoming release.

 

It will be his first album since he founded P NATION after leaving his former agency, YG Entertainment.

The announcement came 26 months after his last album, “4x2=8”.

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Earlier, the singer hinted that he was set to return to the spotlight through a post on Instagram.

 

“When I release my album, it will be my ninth,” he wrote.

“I would love to get your recommendations for the title of the new album.”

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Many fans have offered their suggestions for the title, with several international fans asking for English translations.

 

The new album will be released to coincide with the “2019 Summer Swag” – an annual concert put on by Psy.

Tickets for the concert will go on sale on June 11.

Psy, 41, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, will perform in seven South Korean cities – Suwon, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Seoul, Incheon and Daejeon – from July 13 to August 24.

Gangnam Style, which was released on Psy’s sixth album, became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views on December 21, 2012.

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This article was originally written by Lee Han-na for  The Korea Times .
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  • The South Korean star, 41, who enjoyed massive international success with his 2012 song, has asked fans to help choose the title for his new album release