Gangnam Style almost at one billion views

'Gangnam Style' is closing in on one billion Youtube views.

This morning saw the counter rolling past 998m for the video from South Korean native Psy, which was only posted in July.

As well as global fame for the rapper, the video has earned him guest appearances with everyone from Madonna to the head of the UN.

Rolling Stone even put 'Gangnam Style' at number 25 on its top 50 list of best songs for 2012.