"Gentleman" is a K-pop song by South Korean musician Psy, released on April 12, 2013. It was intended as the follow-up single to his global hit "Gangnam Style."
The song is an electro house track with a prominent beat and features lyrics primarily in Korean, with some English phrases. The lyrics center around a character who describes himself as a "gentleman" while engaging in mischievous and often impolite behavior, creating a satirical commentary on social expectations.
The music video for "Gentleman" features Psy and a cast of dancers performing a variety of comical and exaggerated dance moves. Like "Gangnam Style," the video gained widespread popularity on YouTube, breaking records for the fastest music video to reach 100 million views. However, it also received criticism for some of its content, which was considered disrespectful or offensive by some viewers.
Despite its initial success and viral spread, "Gentleman" did not achieve the same level of global cultural impact as "Gangnam Style." While it topped charts in several countries, it was often viewed as a song relying heavily on the formula that made its predecessor successful, without offering significant innovation.