A South Korean Buddhist monk is winning over younger generations with viral K-pop dance performances, as the country’s Buddhist community turns to creative outreach to stay relevant and connect with a changing society.
SEOUL – On a Friday evening at a dance studio in Seoul, a monk in austere grey robes cuts a solemn figure, until the music starts.
As G-Dragon and Taeyang’s 2014 hit Good Boy blares from the speakers, he begins bouncing on his feet, his long sleeves flapping as he breaks into a series of energetic dance moves, including the signature hip-hop dance moves of chest-popping and dabbing.
SEOUL – On a Friday evening at a dance studio in Seoul, a monk in austere grey robes cuts a solemn figure, until the music starts. As G-Dragon and Taeyang’s 2014 hit Good Boy blares from the speakers, he begins bouncing on his feet, his long sleeves flapping as he breaks into a series of energetic dance moves, including the signature hip-hop dance moves of chest-popping and dabbing.
This is the opening of the story, shared with credit to The Straits Times — Asia. The rest of the report — with every detail — continues on the publisher’s website.
Continue reading at The Straits Times — Asia ↗
