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The popular K-pop icon Psy, also known as Park Jae-sang, has been in the news for a while now. Barely a week ago, the singer and rapper shocked international fans when he individually apologized to every fan who criticized his recent weight loss. It can be recalled that the star posted a side-by-side comparison photo on Valentine's Day this year showcasing his recent weight loss. Still, some fans didn't take kindly to the weight shed, and the singer shockingly decided to give an apology to every one of them.
Psy has made the news again for receiving an honorary diploma from Yonsei University. The educational institution, regarding the honorary degree, says:
"Psy has been highly regarded for raising the name of Yonsei beyond South Korea and for his exemplary activities in the fields of culture, arts, and social contributions."
The singer, who was previously appointed as a special professor at the university's College of Arts, was awarded the degree on February 24, 2025, at the main auditorium of the Sinchon campus in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.
@PopBase on X shared the news with the caption:
"PSY has been awarded with an honorary degree from Yonsei University for exemplary activities in the fields of culture, art and social contribution."
The post attracted numerous comments as netizens took to the comments section to express their opinions on the news.
@arianaunext commented.
"He deserves it, he really helped westernize K-Pop."
More fans praised the singer and rapper.
"That’s so cool! PSY really shows how creativity and impact can lead to unexpected recognition. Love to see artists being celebrated for their contributions beyond music!" @uncensoredrene replied.
"PSY has made such a lasting impact, not just with Gangnam Style, but with his continued contributions to Korean culture and the global music scene. It's nice to see his influence being recognized by Yonsei University." @AzZaid tweeted.
"That’s a pretty cool achievement for PSY! Yonsei University, one of South Korea’s top institutions, recognizing him with an honorary degree shows how much impact he’s had beyond just music. His work in culture and art probably thanks to hits like "Gangnam Style" that took the world by storm- and his social contributions must’ve really stood out." @nirajmalhotra stated.
More netizens celebrated his accomplishment, saying that he deserved the award.
"Deserved, popularized k-pop in English countries so he definitely had a large impact in art." @_therealIce commented.
"This honorary degree underscores the profound impact of artists like PSY in bridging cultural gaps and promoting social change," @IM_ALI7866 tweeted.
"Psy’s honorary degree—well-earned recognition," @SweetBillions commented.
More details of Psy's musical career and achievements
Psy released the famous Gangnam Style in 2012 under YG Entertainment. The song became a global hit, boosting the rapper's and singer's popularity worldwide. Accompanying the song release was the music video, which became a record-breaking phenomenon. The video was the first in YouTube's history to reach a billion views and held the title of the most-viewed YouTube video for almost five years.
Apart from Gangnam Style, Psy has also released notable hits like Gentleman and That That. He left YG Entertainment and founded his talent agency, P Nation, where he manages talents like TNX, Dawn, Hyuna, and Jessi.
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The singer has received international and local awards, including 10 MAMA awards, 4 VEVO certified awards, 6 Melon Awards, an MTV Europe Music Award, an American Music Award, and a World Music Award.
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