PSY's 'The Trueman Show' - Part. 2

PSY smiles while sharing his thoughts about the viral hit, "Gangnam Style," during a press conference held at the Ramada Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, on September 25, 2012. [Chae Ki-won/10Asia]

K-pop used to be centered around girl groups and boy bands. Do you think you've created a new genre of K-pop?While I was in the states, people told me as a joke that my body is the size of all Korean girl groups and boy bands gathered together. They're all fit and skinny. For them [American people], they think it's weird that a chubby artist like me is dancing and singing on stage, and even doing so many interviews. It's just like how people thought about me when I first made my debut in Korea. But I don't think I've created a new genre. Let me take this opportunity to say a word. I do not wish other Korean artists' attempts at overseas music markets to be underrated or condemned because of what I've achieved lately. K-pop was able to become like a huge brand because these artists were keep knocking on the door to break into other countries. I'm literally jumping on the bandwagon. Challenge is beautiful itself.Are you planning any promotional activities abroad?As far as I know, my American agencies are in discussions about when and where I will be promoting myself in the near future. Not to mention Asia, we've talked about Europe and Oceana. I'm still thinking where to go but time is limited. I heard that I'm topping iTunes charts in over 30 countries right now but I still don't get what's happening.

PSY leans over the table while answering a reporter's question during a press conference opened at the Ramada Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, on September 25, 2012. [Chae Ki-won/10Asia]

Korean people will want you to be moral and become an exemplary figure as a global star. You said in a previous interview that PSY goes well with R-rated concepts. How's singer PSY different from Park Jae-sang [PSY's real name], the father of twin girls?I hate the word "model." If I was back in the 1700s and 1800s, I'm like a clown. I used to think 'why I need to be an exemplary figure when my job is to make people laugh?' I thought education should be done by educators. But now I see my children doing horse-riding dance at home and probably other kids are following my dance too. The biggest worry I have while going back and forth between PSY and Park Jae-sang is the fear that being an example or a model of something could make my music boring and colorless. Within a certain boundary, I wish to be not an exemplary figure of anything moral. (laugh)You've experienced some new and exciting things in the states the last few weeks and you're back here to perform at college festivals and other small and big events. Actually this week is critical for me to continue promoting myself in the states. I had big TV shows coming in lately and my agents asked these festival organizers if we could push back the date a bit for me to stay in America a little longer. They all said, "Absolutely no." When I heard that news back there, I felt really good. It meant that I'm irreplaceable. So I came to Korea with a pleasant feeling. Also, going to college festivals means more than just an event for me. Just this morning, my wife was worrying about my packed schedule so I told her, "I'll be alright when I perform at school festivals." I'm curious about how much my popularity has risen and I was waiting to sing and dance for long hours. What's your another dream? What's the next step?If you ask me what my dream is... honestly, I don't know what to say. Today is my dream. What more can I ask? I will not have any regrets even if everything just stopped at this point. If I have one wish though, it's to prove that I'm not just a Korean guy who does a horse-riding dance but a musician that shows awesome performances at concerts. I want to show people that Korean singers rock on stage.※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.10 아시아 Editor : Monica Suk monicasuk@<ⓒ즐거움의 공장 "10 아시아" (10.asiae.co.kr) 무단전재 배포금지>