Full Name: Park Jae-sang
Stage Name: PSY
Birthdate: December 31, 1977 (Age: 47 as of 2025)
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Nationality: South Korean
Early Life & Education
PSY was born and raised in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea. He studied in the U.S. at Boston University before transferring to Berklee College of Music, though he didn’t complete his degree and returned to Korea to pursue music.
Career Highlights
Debut: 2001 with the album Psy from the Psycho World!
Breakthrough: Gangnam Style (2012) – became a global phenomenon
Other Hits: Gentleman, Daddy, That That (ft. Suga of BTS)
Record Label: Founded PNation in 2019, signing artists like Jessi & Crush
Known For: High-energy performances, humorous lyrics, and viral music videos