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K-Pop Convention Showcasing More than 'Gangnam Style'

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You've heard the song somewhere -- at the ball park, on YouTube, maybe even on public radio. It's the Korean pop hit "Gangnam Style" by PSY. The inescapable tune is helping "K-Pop" reach new heights of popularity in the U.S.

But it's just the tip of the cultural iceberg. A convention to celebrate K-Pop is taking place this weekend in Southern California, and it's expected to draw thousands of people.

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