Singer Psy has piqued the curiosity of fans with a recent profound tweet.

On October 14th, Psy updated his Twitter with the photo above and a simple tweet with an exclamation mark, leaving many fans curious to know the meaning behind his post.

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� PSY (@psy_oppa) October 14, 2012

The photo shows Psy covering his face with one hand while holding a banner that reads, "DON'T HATE ME".

Upon seeing his tweet, fans flooded his timeline with messages like, "Why would we ever hate you?", "Is it because you'll be gone for a while again?" and more.

Psy will once again begin his activities overseas by first appearing on the Australian talent show, 'The X Factor Australia'. The singer will be leaving Korea for Australia on the 15th and will then head to the U.S. as he's scheduled to appear on TV programs and to work on his new album.