PSY re-titles new track

OHMYGOSSIP — PSY has is re-writing his next single, ‘Assarabia’, over fears it could be misinterpreted in the Arab world. PSY is re-writing his new single to make sure it does not offend Arabs. The ‘Gangnam Style’ hitmaker’s song was set to be released under the title ‘Assarabia’, which is a slang word in his native South Korea used to express satisfaction.

The title is not a reference to an ethnic group or a person’s bottom, but PSY has also assured it will be given a different title after an American journalist pointed out it could potentially be misinterpreted.

Steve Herman wrote on Twitter: “Not sure how this will go over in Middle East: #ROK’s @psy_oppa says next possible released song might be titled ‘Assarabia.’ (sic)”

PSY – real name Park Jae-sang – was quick to respond and reassure the song is going to be re-titled and re-worded, as well as explaining the meaning of the word.

Steve tweeted shortly after: “Received DM from @psy_oppa (he adds OK to quote): It’s Korean slang & should be spelled assaraVia & “that’s not gonna be a single anyway.” (sic)”

PSY added: “so u don’t have to worry…THX for ya regard 🙂 (sic)”

PSY had a huge hit across the world with ‘Gangnam Style’ – named after a district in Seoul – last year, with the track gaining a massive cult following and celebrity fans including Madonna and Liam Gallagher, partly due to its distinctive accompanying dance.