Hwang Min-woo

[1] He also appeared on the reality television show Korea's Got Talent, where he was praised by the judges for his stage presence and dance skills.

[4] As a result of the worldwide popularity of "Gangnam Style", Hwang has gained an international cult following and also caught the attention of foreign broadcasting networks such as CNN[4] and ABC News, with the latter reporting that "he's now dancing in domestic awards ceremonies as a special guest, going live on national television news and even shooting commercials for companies such as LG", and that his "mounting popularity" has put him on concerts overseas in the Philippines, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.

[6] Hwang's father is South Korean and his mother is a Vietnamese woman named Vu Thi Ly.

[8] However, due to the prevalence of racism in South Korea, his family has had to take legal action against those who have bullied him over his ancestral heritage.

[9] During an interview with the news agency Reuters, Hwang revealed that he aspires to become a "global star" and surpass PSY's popularity in the future.