On Billboard's official Twitter said on the 2nd (KST), "Psy's 'Gangnam Style' is still behind Maroon 5's 'One More Night.' It may be difficult for 'Gangnam Style' to take the number one spot." The updated Hot 100 List will be announced officially on the 4th.

Earlier, Billboard posted on article titled, "Will 'Gangnam Style' take the number one spot on Hot 100 List?" on its official website. It said, "The popularity of 'Gangnam Style' is still on the increase, after surpassing 300 million views on its music video. It climbed up to the number 2 spot last week, following 'One More Night.'"

Billboard also took an interest in Psy's promise to take off his top in front of many people and sing 'Gangnam Style' if it becomes the number one song on Billboard chart.

Psy got his name on the top 10 list on September 27th, as 'Gangnam Style' became the number 2 song on Hot 100 List. The number one spot went to Maroon 5's 'One More Night.' At that time, Billboard had a positive outlook on Psy's taking the number one spot, as it wasn't so far behind Maroon 5.

On September 28th afternoon, 'Gangnam Style' surpassed 300 million in views on YouTube, a video hosting website. It surpassed 100 million views within the first 52 days since its release, and 8 days later it surpassed 150 million views, finally reaching 200 million views 66 days since its release, on the 18th. On September 27th morning, it reached 286 million views.