Psy has been included on the list of winners recognized for their “disruptive innovation” during the past year, according to the website of Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards.

Psy was among the 19 recipients of the award given to a person or organization for their achievements that had a significant impact on their respective industry. 

“The recent online obsession over Psy’s video for ‘Gangnam Style’ has turned the Korean artist into a global phenomenon,” read the description of Psy on the website.

Psy’s achievement will be honored at the fourth annual awards during the Tribeca Film Festival that will take place in New York on April 26. The annual award is based on the studies of Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen’s Disruptive Innovation Theory which focuses on an unexpected innovation with significant impact on existing market.

Some other recipients include Glenn Beck, a U.S. multi-media personality and the founder and owner of The Blaze, a 24/7 news source; director and artist Kenzo Digital, well-known for his collaborative work with Beyonce; and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas.

By Lee Woo-young (wylee@heraldcorp.com)