Slideshow | The Gangnam epidemic

Novak Djokovic, Chris Gayle and Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt are just a few of those who have taken up ‘Gangnam style’. A look at how the viral video, which has surpassed 200 million views on Youtube, is permeating into popular culture.

South Korean rapper Psy, clad in black disco pants and his signature sleeveless shirt, performs during a concert in Seoul, South Korea. AP
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic borrows from Psy after the men’s singles final match of China Open tennis tournament in Beijing. AP
West Indies’ cricketer Chris Gayle, right, celebrates his team’s win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup. AP
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Brazilian player Camilo Sanvezzo does the horse-riding move as he celebrates his goal during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver. AP
Psy teaches Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, right, his signature horse-riding move during their meeting at the Google Korea headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. AP
Participants at a street festival in Seoul, South Korea. AP
(From Lto R) England’s Steve Lewton, Thailand’s Panuphol Pittayarat, Berry Henson of the US and David Lipsky of the US practice their ‘Gangnam Style’ moves ahead of a golf event in Yeoju, near Seoul. AFP/ Asian Tour / Khalid Redza.
Thai sailors perform the Gangnam Style dance and other moves at their base in Phuket, Thailand. AP/Royal Thai Navy.
Participants from Russia during a street parade in Seoul, South Korea. AP
Psy at a concert in Busan, South Korea. The singer has retained his second position on the US Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks. AP

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Slideshow | The Gangnam epidemic

South Korean rapper Psy, clad in black disco pants and his signature sleeveless shirt, performs during a concert in Seoul, South Korea. AP

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic borrows from Psy after the men’s singles final match of China Open tennis tournament in Beijing. AP

West Indies’ cricketer Chris Gayle, right, celebrates his team’s win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup. AP

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Brazilian player Camilo Sanvezzo does the horse-riding move as he celebrates his goal during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver. AP

Psy teaches Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, right, his signature horse-riding move during their meeting at the Google Korea headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. AP

Participants at a street festival in Seoul, South Korea. AP

(From Lto R) England’s Steve Lewton, Thailand’s Panuphol Pittayarat, Berry Henson of the US and David Lipsky of the US practice their ‘Gangnam Style’ moves ahead of a golf event in Yeoju, near Seoul. AFP/ Asian Tour / Khalid Redza.