PSY, known for his viral hit “Gangnam Style,” has found himself apologizing after fans noticed a change in his appearance. Thirteen years after the song became a global sensation, the 47-year-old rapper—whose real name is Park Jae-sang—posted a comparison photo on Instagram showing his appearance in 2006 versus 2025. Many fans pointed out his slimmer figure in the recent photo and expressed concern about his weight loss.
One user commented on the February 14 post, “What’s going on bro? Are you not going to take care of yourself like this?” While some fans expressed genuine worry about his health, others seemed disappointed, fearing that the change in his appearance might affect his well-known persona. “You keep losing your original character,” one follower wrote. “So rude,” added another.
PSY responded to the comments with a simple apology and a smiley face emoji. When one user questioned his repeated responses, PSY clarified that he was apologizing because fans didn’t want him to lose weight.
Despite the criticism, many fans defended the singer. “I don’t understand why you have to apologize,” one comment read. “If you lose weight or gain weight, it’s nobody’s business. If you’re well and feel good, nothing else matters.” Support also came from Twitter, with users encouraging PSY to ignore the negativity. “Imagine expecting an apology from someone for taking care of themselves,” one user posted. “Prioritize YOU, always.”
