Psy spent a month studying various animal movements, evaluating creatures like monkeys and elephants, before deciding the equestrian bounce was the most comical.

By holding imaginary reins, the dancer's upper body remains rigid, which highlights the rapid, bouncing footwork used to simulate a galloping steed.

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This overhead lasso motion completes the choreography's equestrian theme, transforming the performer into a comical cowboy when paired with the leg bounce.