There were colorful moments at the dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in honor of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee. At Biden’s request, Yoon sang the song “American Pie”.
After Biden told Yoon on stage, “We know American Pie is one of your favorite songs,” Yoon replied, “It was one of my favorite songs when I was in school.” “Then we want to hear this song from you,” Biden said. After Biden’s request, as the sounds of applause rose in the White House, Yoon took the microphone and started to sing the song.
STANDING APPEAL
Yoon, who sang the song for about 1 minute, received a standing ovation. “I had no idea you could sing,” Biden said, not hiding his surprise at Yoon’s performance.
After Yoon’s performance, Biden presented an acoustic guitar signed by American Pie songwriter Don McLean. (UAV)