South Korea's 'monk' DJ ditches robe to avoid Singapore ban

SINGAPORE (AFP): A controversial South Korean DJ "monk" will avoid a ban in Singapore by performing in the city-state without his robe or any religious references, a nightclub hosting him said Thursday.

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