South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
stepped up to the plate when he was asked by Biden to sing one of Yoon's
'favorite songs' at a state dinner at the White House. Have a listen to his
rendition of 'American Pie.'
Last night’s state dinner at the White
House took an unexpected Westchester-inspired twist!
After the regularly scheduled performances
concluded, President Joe Biden addressed the crowd
and told a story about how his sons
would sing "American Pie" when driving to school. Biden then turned
to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and said, "We know this is one of
your favorite songs."
Yoon replied in Korean, saying "Yes,
that's true. Back in my school days." Then, Biden, facing Yoon, said
"Well, we wanted to hear you sing it." Laughter filled the room, and
shortly after, Yoon took the mic.
"Since you all here are stout
supporters and stockholders of our South Korea-U.S. alliance, I'll sing just one verse,"
Yoon said and proceeded to sign a verse of "American Pie."
After Yoon received a standing ovation,
Biden presented Yoon with a signed guitar from the song’s composer and singer –
New Rochelle’s Don McClean.