S. Korean rapper PSY‘s “Gangnam Style” recently became the most watched video of all time. But the performer of this feel-good song seems to come with a sinister past. At least when it comes to Americans.  

You see, in 2004 when PSY was 26 years old, old enough to know what he was saying, he voiced his opinions about Americans in an anti-war protest concert. And the words ain’t pretty: “Kill those f–king Yankees who have been torturing Iraqi captives / Kill those f–king Yankees who ordered them to torture.

“Kill their daughters, mothers, daughter-in-law and fathers / Kill them all slowly and painfully.”

Say what? Pretty inexcusable words for anybody and rather hypocritical for a man who just performed for U.S. troops and is scheduled to perform later this month for President Barack Obama.  Come to think of it..has Gangnam Style been translated into English yet? Who knows what the heck that song says.

So, of course, PSY had some explaining to do. NOT that ANYTHING could excuse such vile words.

In an apology and an attempt at an explanation, PSY said his lyrics were written soon after two Korean schoolgirls were killed. He says his words do not reflect his views of America or its military. Really? “Kill their daughters, mothers” etc. sounds pretty reflective of your feelings for the US military and their innocent family members, Mr. PSY.

But I’ll let PSY explain and you can judge whether the man is truly sorry now or if he just wants to extend his 15-minutes of fame which will reportedly net him $8 Million this year. “As a proud South Korean who was educated in the United States and lived there for a very significant part of my life, I understand the sacrifices American servicemen and women have made to protect freedom and democracy in my country and around the world.

“The song I was featured in – eight years ago – was part of a deeply emotional reaction to the war in Iraq and the killing of two Korean schoolgirls that was part of the strong, overall anti-war sentiment shared by others around the world at that time.

“While I’m grateful for the freedom to express one’s self, I’ve learned there are limits to what language is appropriate and I’m deeply sorry for how these lyrics could be interpreted.

“I will forever be sorry for any pain I have caused by those words. I have been honored to perform in front of American soldiers in recent months – including an appearance on the Jay Leno show specifically for them. I hope they and all Americans can accept my apology.

“While it’s important that we express our opinions, I deeply regret the inflammatory and inappropriate language I used to do so. In my music, I try to give people a release, a reason to smile.

“I have learned that thru music, our universal language we can all come together as a culture of humanity and I hope that you will accept my apology.”

President Obama still plans on attending the December 21 Christmas in D.C. concert where PSY is scheduled to appear. While people are rightfully irate about the President’s plans, I ask, why is PSY still scheduled to appear? Freedom of speech is one thing. Singing about and encouraging the death and torture of people is another.