Archive · 15 Jan 2026
South Korea And Japan Leaders Drum Up K-Pop Hits
The leaders of South Korea and Japan had a special meeting in Tokyo.
After their formal talks, they put on matching blue tracksuits and played drums together to popular K-pop songs like 'Dynamite' by BTS.
They even exchanged gifts, like drumsticks and a smartwatch.
This was their third meeting, and they talked about how important it is for their countries to work together for peace.
They also visited a famous temple to celebrate their cultural ties.
The whole event was a fun way to show that they can work well together, just like their drumming.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had an impromptu drum performance to K-pop hits after their formal talks in Tokyo.
They played 'Dynamite' by BTS and 'Golden' from the K-pop film 'Demon Hunters' while wearing matching blue tracksuits.
This meeting was their third since Takaichi took office in October 2025 and was part of the Nara summit to improve relations.
They exchanged gifts, including drumsticks, lacquerware, a Markers drum set, and a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.
The leaders also discussed the importance of Korea-Japan and Korea-US-Japan cooperation for regional peace and stability.
- Who
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
- What
- An impromptu drum performance to K-pop hits
- When
- During their third meeting since October 2025
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan
- Why
- To showcase camaraderie and improve relations between the two nations
- Leaders
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
- Event
- Impromptu drum performance to K-pop hits
- Songs Played
- 'Dynamite' by BTS, 'Golden' from KPop 'Demon Hunters'
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Gifts Exchanged
- Drumsticks, lacquerware, Markers drum set, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Significance
- Third meeting since Takaichi took office, part of Nara summit to improve relations
