With its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, "Friendly Father" is reminiscent of an ABBA track — but with a Soviet-sounding twist. While experts say the song is a calculated attempt to feed state propaganda to the masses, TikTokers are just enjoying the tune. North Korean Central Television has released a music video for the song "Friendly Father" praising Kim Jong UnThe song has already become a new hit in North Korea and a meme in the West. "All artistic output in North Korea must serve the class education of citizens and more specifically educate them as to why they should feel a sense of gratitude, a sense of loyalty to the party," she added. It seems that the state's latest song has a particular aim of boosting the profile of Kim Jong Un, presenting him as more of a "father figure" like his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, and his father, Kim Jong Il.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 04, 2024 16:03 UTC