Barkhad Abdi goes ‘Gangnam Style’

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Asked which celebrity he would like to see go ‘Gangnam Style,’ the singer PSY told the journalists : Barkhad Abdi. Since then, the 40-year-old actor is said to have been secretly practising Gangnam Style dance. For weeks.

UPDATE 19/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Barkhad Abdi on PSY’s most wanted list

Somalian news reported earlier this year that PSY (the South Korean rapper behind YouTube’s most-viewed video) chuckled at the thought of Barkhad Abdi hopping around the dance floor, doing his famous horse-riding, ‘Gangnam Style’ dance.

A call that did not fall on deaf ears...

Actor to practice ‘Gangnam Style’ dance steps several hours a day

An insider recently admitted that the actor best known for his roles in Blade Runner 2049 or Captain Phillips has been secretly practising Gangnam Style for the past couple of weeks. “Barkhad Abdi spent hours working on his dance moves out on the balcony every night, riding an imaginary horse. I have never seen him so dedicated about something before,” said a source close to the actor.

Petition's goal: ‘Get Barkhad Abdi to dance live on TV’

Some fans recently launched an online petition to see Barkhad Abdi performing ‘Gangnam Style’ live on Somalian national television.

We can't wait to see it.

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