US EditionJapanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit
The drum session symbolized a warming of ties as the leaders pledged deeper security and economic cooperation amid regional tensions, with Lee learning drums in under 10 minutes.
- On Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung played drums together in Nara between their joint press event and dinner during Lee's two-day stay.
- In recent months, Takaichi and Lee signalled a warmer approach to reset ties through personal rapport, aiming to deepen security and economic cooperation and continue shuttle diplomacy with a planned visit by Takaichi to South Korea.
- Takaichi led the session by showing Lee how to play the drums, praising his quick progress as they drummed to two K-pop tracks, including BTS's Dynamite and Kpop Demon Hunters.
- The leaders posted images showing themselves in matching blue sports tops on X after the jam, and Lee reflected Wednesday morning that despite different tempos, they pledged to build a future-oriented relationship.
- Amid broader diplomatic strains, including tensions with China over Taiwan, the playful exchange offered a softer tone contrasting historical grievances shaping Tokyo and Seoul ties.
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On the battery, in fact equal and touching K-Pop's success. It was so that the official meeting between the leaders of Asian powers ended with talks on security and nuclear weapons.
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South Korean and Japanese leaders end summit with K-Pop jam session
South Korean president Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wore matching tracksuits and played the drums together at the end of a two-day summit in Nara, Japan.
South Korean and Japanese Leaders Bang Out K-Pop Tunes at Drum Summit
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae decided to relax after their summit meeting in Nara, Japan, on Tuesday by picking up drumsticks and playing K-pop tunes, including a song from the Netflix animated hit “K-Pop Demon Hunters.” The post South Korean and Japanese Leaders Bang Out K-Pop Tunes at Drum Summit appeared first on Breitbart.
Japan, South Korea leaders ‘drum up’ rapport at summit
NARA, Japan — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung played drums together on Tuesday after their summit talks in Nara, the capital of her home prefecture, in a surprise event showcasing their amicable personal relationship. The leaders played two K-pop songs—“Dynamite,” a hit tune by world-famous boy band BTS, and […]...Keep on reading: Japan, South Korea leaders ‘drum up’ rapport at summit
Japanese, South Korean leaders let loose in K-pop drum jam session
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung surprised onlookers with a joint K-pop drum session during a summit in Nara. This unique cultural exchange signals a hopeful step towards deeper cooperation and improved ties between the two nations.
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