Psy: "My role model was Freddie Mercury"
As being interviewed by an Argentinean newspaper, among some other revelations, YouTube's revelation, Psy (real name Park Jae-sang), talked about his music formation and childhood.
What kind of music did you listen to as a kid?
"My idol and role model was always Freddie Mercury of Queen. I can not match his ability to write songs, but I learned of his showman skills based on videos. Right now I'm number one in Britain, so if I have a chance to travel want to meet Queen and tell how his music inspired me. Queen and Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and Guns N 'Roses ... I have a mania for rock bands. I do some percussion."
Source:
http://www.clarin.com/espectaculos/musica/modelo-siempre-Freddy-Mercury_0_802119787.html