Japan's deaf ear to Gangnam Style riles South Korea

Striking another off-note, AFP reported that some Japanese music bloggers have even accused South Koreans of boosting the song's YouTube hits by repeatedly using automated viewing programmes.

On Monday, the Korean Wave Research Institute released a statement in which the Japanese claims were dismissed as "conspiracy theories."

Han Koo-Hyun, president of the organisation charged with promoting Korean popular culture around the world, said the claims are "outrageous" and "tantamount to doubting a world record in an Olympic marathon."

Mr Han added that Japan's indifference to the song "should be viewed as a primary school kid's jealousy and envy."

Psy has been invited to address the Oxford Union, which is currently chaired by Lee Seung-yoon, a student at Hertford College who was elected its first Korean president in March.

Psy, who starts a European tour on November 4, has been asked to speak about his musical philosophy and the reasons for the success of "Gangnam Style."

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