Korean rapper Psy apologized to US residents on December 7 for anti-American protests in which he participated several years ago. reports Associated Press .

The musician's statement followed media reports on December 7 that the rapper participated in concerts organized to protest the presence of American troops in South Korea at the beginning of the Iraq War. In 2004, at one of his concerts, he called for the murder of the “Yanks” who “torture Iraqi prisoners and their relatives.”

According to the musician, these performances were the result of a “deep emotional” reaction to the war. The artist added that he asks for forgiveness from everyone who might have been hurt by his statements.

Earlier on December 7, a representative of US President Barack Obama confirmed that the head of state and his family will attend a charity concert on December 21 in Washington, where Psy is scheduled to perform.

A 34-year-old rapper from South Korea named Park Chae-sang performs under the pseudonym Psy. He began his career in 2001, but gained worldwide fame after the release of the single “Gangnam Style” on July 15, 2012, which soon became a sensation. the video As of December 8, for this song on YouTube was watched by more than 904 million people. According to YouTube representatives, this is the most popular video of all materials ever posted on the service.

Korean rapper Psy apologizes for anti-American speeches