Psy don't believe it! Gangnam Style star's cover of Beyonce's Single Ladies sends fans into a frenzy in South Korea

It may have come as light relief given the drama surrounding their neighbours over the border.

So no wonder fans in South Korea went crazy when Gangham Style star Psy did his own inimitable cover of Beyonce's Single Ladies at his concert show on Saturday

The 35-year-old proved the unique dancing style that made him a worldwide sensation is still there as he grooved his way through the ridiculous song and dance number,

Who's going to put a ring on it? Gangnam Style star Psy grooved his way through a cover of Single Ladies in South Korea

He also showed his famously cuddly physique has not changed much despite his newfound worldwide fame, as he donned a skintight red leotard for his energetic routine, which drew cheers when he wiggled his bottom in time with the beat.

His gloriously cheesy fun filled show was a much needed breath of fresh air for fans, who gasped and covered their mouths when they realised what he was up to.

The country is currently enduring aggressive threats from neighbours North Korea, where the rapper is also something of a sensation.

North Korea used a Gangnam Style parody to criticise Park Geun-hye, then the presidential candidate for South Korea's ruling party. Park was inaugurated as South Korea's new president in February.

I can't hear you: The old pro worked his fans into a frenzy using well-won tricks of the live music trade

Pushing the boundaries: Even his hardcore fans could not believe their eyes as he pranced around on stage

A contrast in styles: It is hard to choose whether Psy or Beyonce is more eye catching performing the song

His concert, which was titled Happening, was sold out and the cool performer certainly put on a show for his loyal fans.

PSY, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, said on Saturday that he regretted the current tensions between the two Koreas.

The situation has been grabbing global headlines, with North Korea becoming increasingly belligerent with war rumblings, leaving its neighbors wary of a possible missile test by Pyongyang.