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Sorry Psy Plays DC Christmas Gig

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After report of anti-American lyrics spread.

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Psy says the years since he sang graphic lyrics that called for the killing of American soldiers have changed him. And before performing for the U.S. commander in chief at Sunday’s Christmas in Washington concert, he said “I deserve it” if past misdeeds brought down his recent stunning success. The “Gangnam Style” artist became a sudden and unexpected subject of controversy last week—but it seems the Beltway crowd showed the remorseful pop star some Christmas charity. “I really, fully regret the using of [those] kinds of words,” Psy said in a preshow interview. Then it was time to perform: “Oppan Christmas style!”

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