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entertainment2 years ago

South Korean President's 'American Pie' Performance Gets Celeb Attention at State Dinner.

Don McLean plans to sing "American Pie" with South Korean President Yoon next year after Yoon entertained President Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song at the White House state dinner. McLean praised the song's lasting legacy and melody, and joked that he couldn't sing with Yoon at the White House because he was on tour in Australia. The two leaders also announced a new agreement to deter North Korean aggression, including a US commitment to deploy a nuclear-armed submarine in South Korea for the first time since the early 1980s.

via 4029tv|
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entertainment2 years ago

South Korean President's Rendition of "American Pie" Steals the Show at State Dinner.

Don McLean joked about singing "American Pie" with South Korean President Yoon after he entertained US President Joe Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song at the White House state dinner. Yoon received a standing ovation for his efforts before Biden presented him with a guitar signed by McLean. The legendary singer later told CNN that he had big plans for the South Korean leader. Wednesday’s events mark just the second state visit of the Biden presidency.

via CNN|
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entertainment2 years ago

South Korean President's State Dinner Performance Steals the Show

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised guests at the White House State Dinner by singing Don McClean's "American Pie," his favorite song from school. President Joe Biden coaxed him into the performance, and Yoon received a standing ovation from guests including Angelina Jolie. Biden gifted Yoon an autographed acoustic guitar from Don McLean himself. The event also featured performances by Broadway stars. The dinner followed Biden and Yoon's bilateral meeting, during which they discussed working together on various issues.

via ABC News|
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politics2 years ago

"White House State Dinner Unites Korean and American Culture with Wine and Poetry"

President Biden hosted a state dinner for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the White House, where the two leaders put on a show of friendship. The evening included a surprise performance by President Yoon of Don McLean's "American Pie," which he sang in English. The dinner featured a classic American menu with a Korean flair, and the East Room was decorated with cherry blossoms. The head table included celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim. The official entertainment was a collection of Broadway tunes, but the evening ended with President Yoon's impromptu performance.

via The New York Times|
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