DJ ‘monk’ not allowed to drop the beat in Singapore, says minister


Marching to his own beat: Youn wearing monk’s robes and performing during an electronic dance music party on May 12. — 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.

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.He had been slated to perform at a nightclub in Singapore, where laws restrict speech or actions viewed as harmful to religious harmony.

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