Thomas Pesquet goes ‘Gangnam Style’

Asked which celebrity he would like to see go ‘Gangnam Style,’ the singer PSY told the journalists : Thomas Pesquet. Since then, the 48-year-old astronaut is said to have been secretly practising Gangnam Style dance. For weeks.

UPDATE 13/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Thomas Pesquet on PSY’s most wanted list

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

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

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

An insider recently admitted that the astronaut has been secretly practising Gangnam Style for the past couple of weeks. “Thomas Pesquet 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 astronaut.

Petition's goal: ‘Get Thomas Pesquet to dance live on TV’

Some fans recently launched an online petition to see Thomas Pesquet performing ‘Gangnam Style’ live on French national television.

We can't wait to see it.

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