South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a standing ovation at the White House state dinner on Wednesday for his rendition of Don McClean’s classic song, “American Pie.”
Yoon capped off the second state dinner of President Biden’s presidency with an unexpected performance of the first verse of the 1971 hit, noting that it was one of his favorite songs while in school.
The recital left guests stunned and came at the encouragement of Biden, 80, who told the 62-year-old South Korean leader that he knew “American Pie” was a favorite of his and that attendees wanted to hear him sing it.
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