'Monk' DJ not allowed to drop the beat in Singapore, says minister as performances have ruffled feathers regionally

SINGAPORE (AFP): An unconventional South Korean DJ "monk" who dispenses Buddhist wisdom and Gen-Z life advice over his thumping beats will be barred from performing in Singapore, the interior minister said Wednesday.

Youn Sung-ho, who goes by the moniker NewJeansNim, is a comedian-turned-musician. He is credited with reviving Buddhism's popularity among young South Koreans -- even as his performances have ruffled feathers regionally.