Japan's Prime Minister And South Korea's President Played Drums Together

Video hit.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Li Jae-men surprised the public with an unusual conclusion to their official talks in Tokyo. After the formal part of the meeting, the two leaders took part in a joint drumming session to K-pop hits, writes Euronews (translated by Charter97.org).

A video distributed by the Prime Minister's Office shows Takaichi and Lee, dressed in matching blue tracksuits, sitting side by side and playing drums to popular songs, including Dynamite by BTS. The unexpected musical moment was a stark contrast to the traditionally low-key format of diplomatic meetings.

The idea reportedly belonged to Sanae Takaichi, who has had a passion for drumming in the past. President Lee said he had long dreamed of trying this format and thanked the Japanese premier for the opportunity. He said playing together was a symbol of how Japan and South Korea can "step by step find a common rhythm and build trust."

The informal scene followed talks in which the two sides discussed security issues, cultural cooperation and prospects for more stable bilateral relations. Observers note that such a gesture could signal the two countries' desire to soften the tone of the dialog and strengthen mutual understanding amid a complicated history of relations.

The musical episode quickly went viral on social media, generating lively reactions from users and becoming a rare example of how diplomacy can take an unexpectedly light and lively form.

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