South Korean President Sings 'American Pie' | 10 News First

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has shocked an audience at a State Dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden by belting out a perfect rendition of the classic Don McLean hit, American Pie. Yoon then attended the U.S. Congress to mark for 70 years of partnership between the Republic of Korea and the United States of America.

0:00 - Joe Biden invites Korean counterpart to sing
1:10 - Yoon sings American Pie
1:44 - Biden gifts Yoon a signed guitar from Don McLean
2:47 - South Korea's Yoon enters United States Congress
4:26 - Yoon resolves for "new future" in U.S.-Korea partnership
5:20 - America thanked for standing with Korea
5:48 - U.S. contribution in Korean War remembered
7:10 - Yoon jokes about impact of Parasite, BTS and Blackpink on American culture & BTS' visit to the White House
8:37 - North Korea's nuclear program condemned
9:37 - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken jokes about 'American Pie' karaoke, thanks Yoon for South Korea's ongoing partnership

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[RacerX]

Wow..I was stationed in Osan AFB in 1984 and Koreans are hard working people but love to have fun..much respect.

[primary]

Well, it seems like the South Korean President is not just a leader but also a rockstar in the making! Who knew he had such impressive singing skills? I guess we can now add "vocalist" to his resume. Maybe he can start a band with other world leaders and tour the world singing catchy tunes about diplomacy and peace. One can only imagine what that would be like! Jokes aside, it's always nice to see leaders let loose and have fun once in a while, especially during these challenging times.

[namduong]

So beautiful. Everyone's smiles in the White House are so beautiful! May this friendship last forever. The President of Korea sings very well! Biden's smile is great! Today I noticed that McCathy's smile is also very beautiful

[WhiskeyFatimah]

He has hired a very sound speechwriter, and his English is about as impeccable as one could be coached in a few weeks times. Well done.

[자몽스위티오]

역시 공부 잘한 분을 대통령으로 세우니 수준이 다르네.. 영어 못하면서 책많이 보는척하는 대통령보다가 이런 영어로 전세계를 친구삼는 지적인 대통령을보니 감격스럽네..이승만 대통령후 최고임

[neals]

one of the rare times both sides of the aisle applaud

[FlaviaFuas]

as they say in Australia "sweet as a pie" Dear Sir ... I an in l 🧡💛💚💙💜🤎 ove

[Lks-br]

Chinese and North Korean regimes hate these scenes. But the president deserves to be respected in his effort for the US-ROK alliance.

[roytejero]

😳Now i know i have something very common with His Excellency...
American Pie & guitar😉

[gluejay]

Does anyone know that American Pie is acturally a Canadian song!! The President of Korea sings very well!

[zeus-iohn]

A firm and sincere speech by President Yoon Suk Yeo.

[voyager]

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol👍
awesome!

[mercedeswolf]

1000points for the south korean president. Now don mclean is planning a duet with him😂😂😂😂

[MrYohj]

It's at least quite different than in china where Korean president had to eat alone

[АкмаралКайпиева]

Спасибо Корее за все, что вы сделали и ещё много сделаете для нас. Может быть Америка ещё будет светлой, конечно, нам всем этого уже давно хотелось. Но будем верить в светлое будущее всех нас и пусть небо нам поможет .

[user_bkwdpbjotz.h]

The Korean USA summit meeting is respectful mutually each other, that is far different than previous Korea China summit that is selfish and no respect to each other. President Biden has leadership and President Yoon has friendship of 70 years, it seems small fest and people enjoy the evening with President Yoon's American Pie. Hope BTS make the same pie and stream.

[김금옥-ecr]

너무멋진대통령~~
국민들의눈은정확함니다~
킹윤 화이팅 ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[차돌이-tu]

As one of the people of Korea, I am proud of our president. ❤❤❤

[chunghaelee]

Proud of you, President Yoon! Your speech moved us. Your song made us smile. Thank you! 💜

[stevejang]

I too am very proud of Korean president as he spoke …. I applaud Korea and USA alliances ~