Watch: President of South Korea sings 'American Pie' while attending state dinner

President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol performed his favorite song, “American Pie,” while attending the state dinner at the White House. Yoon also received an autographed guitar from Don McClean, who sang and wrote the chart-topping hit.

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[barbaraedmonds]

South Korea is a beautiful, welcoming destination. I have always recommended it! ❤

[azcowgal]

That was wonderful. Such a human moment.

[stevenschwartz-yvr]

Human moments by leaders are important, this was wonderful.

[ERIC]

This song, the rear parts are rather easy, but he sang the front difficult parts very well.
I think it is very rare the ordinary Americans memorize the lyric and sing like that good.

[samharpershow]

I'm not gonna lie, it makes me proud to be an American, knowing that the president of South Korea loves our music! South Korea rocks!

[JaRule]

He's freaking awesome! I couldn't sing that as good as he did ❤

[junheceta]

The President of South Korea is a pretty cool dude.👍

[John-chnp]

I don't care if you're on the left or the right, this is really heart-touching moment.

[youngjekim]

As a Korean living in USA, I really feel touched by his singing which shows the real mutual understanding and friendship by this American pie.

[planeguy]

This was actually beautifully sung. And still what a beautiful song by the brilliant Don McLean

[fireballfireball]

Now why cant all leaders be friends and just have fun like showing respect to each other ... this is so good to see

[tacticallupus]

this is a great moment of american diplomacy

[bringyourownsnake]

I didn't realize that I needed this so badly. I'm feeling something I haven't felt I years that I honestly thought was gone forever. This makes me proud to be American.

[jwick]

Nice voice sir. This world needs more peace, love, joy and happiness.

[thenegociater]

Cool cool, South Korea. We like your culture in USA too.

[leecindy]

Hope all leaders on the earth sing together like this 🙏

[bonaom]

President Yoon is a great singer with class. Fabulous!

[michelewarnecke]

This is the character of true leaders! We need more like them!

[maurebond]

I love it! He is so good! Reason to be glad my father was one of the Chosin Few who fought for his country.

[geoquestprime]

Our Korean President's song is so cool that it suits the mood. Most of us Koreans have not forgotten and will not forget the dedication that the United States made to rescue our country from the Korean War.