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In a rare display of genuine emotion during a political event, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised guests at Wednesday night’s White House state dinner by singing a verse of “American Pie.” The meticulously planned event, from the celebrity guest list to the fabrics, was momentarily upstaged by this unexpected performance.
Although it’s uncertain how spontaneous President Yoon’s decision was, he seized the opportunity to sing in front of President Biden and an oil portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The pianist remained composed as Yoon followed a rendition by Broadway stars Lea Salonga, Jessica Vosk, and Norm Lewis. Upon finishing, Biden gifted Yoon a guitar signed by Don McLean, the song’s original artist.
The 62-year-old leader’s tender performance of the classic tune struck a chord with the audience, who applauded enthusiastically. President Biden even expressed his surprise, stating he had no idea Yoon could sing.
In response to the incident, ROC’s Representative in the US, Bi-khim Hsiao, admitted that President Tsai Ing-wen would likely not be able to replicate such a feat. Despite knowing Tsai for over 20 years, Hsiao revealed she had never heard her sing.
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