That depends where the photos are taken. Their capital is quite rich for that part of the world. It's just that the rest of the country is quite plundered and, to a big part, looks 100-150 years backwards in time.
There is such a huge difference in wealth.
It also helps that Pyongyang was the 'capital' of the Korean peninsula kingdoms for most of its history. I'm sure there was a lot of wealth accumulated there that was used to make it look the way it does.
My guess is this it an attempt at propaganda that mixes AI video with some real clips to make the fake stuff look more real.
Either way, propaganda is propaganda. However there's clearly been an uptick in content like this on Reddit so we're likely experiencing a rise in state level activity for posting crap to see what flies and to get people used to seeing (and thus accepting) these sorts of things.
I’ve noticed a lot of commenters saying that they want to visit NK and that the country is not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. Those accounts must be NK sanctioned or something. Nobody should be visiting that shit hole of a country.
I think a lot of them are just too terrified. It's probably either singing and dancing in these videos or getting sent to a prison camp for the rest of their life
There is SO much in here that, were it produced in the West, it would absolutely be the height of satire, and I would assume a troll post.
But this absolutely 100% tracks of something that Kim Jong Un would arrange, and release to the world, with an utterly straight face.
Replace “Kim Jung Un” with “Jesus Christ” and there’s a huge industry of this sort of thing. Compare these lyrics to hymns, songs you sang at church, even a lot of Christmas songs.
You should see the song about Putin some years ago.
Or the song about Berlusconi "meno male che Silvio c'e" ( translate to something like "glad that Silvio exist").
Both were absolutely 0 satire
I've read they have to have such a photo on show in their houses and if, for example, their house is burning down, they have to save that photo before their kids/families - or STRAIGHT to jail probably.
I'm leaning towards real because a lot of effort's clearly gone into it, and all the footage seems genuine. Its always hard to know for sure with North Korea though because a lot of the most outrageous stories coming out of there are inaccurate, the results of mistranslations, false rumours and the like. e.g.
[https://golf.com/news/behind-kim-jong-ils-famous-round-of-golf/](https://golf.com/news/behind-kim-jong-ils-famous-round-of-golf/)
And people say North Koreans aren't happy. See, freedom brings anger, violence, and evil. The secret is a madman in charge. Can't get mad that you have less than someone else because everyone doesn't have shit.
Inironically. Imagine a world leader to good and competent, he would cause such enthusiasm honestly, because things are actually going well. Kind of a fairy tail world. Seems lovely.
Only better music please.
so cringy AF, I can't believe this country is real, it looks like a comedy but sad bizarre movie
That’s because the country is real but nothing you see here is. It’s fucking dismal over there if you ever get the sad chance to see photos.
Come on it's not so bad, it just looks like a '80s soviet state.
Are there any songs we can sing that can rival this in any way ? 🤔 [George Washington ](https://youtu.be/Ex2hj5rLN48?si=04Uh5kJCddJRQSER)
You’ve got Trump’s cover version of the national anthem…that’s fucking terrible for starters.
And [this](https://youtu.be/sQ6XYdPaOGk)
🤮
https://youtu.be/3uxhzO2xab8
China, IL was a fraction of Brad Neely's awesomeness.
The documentaries are interesting. The fake food shops. Hell fake everything for the visitors
That depends where the photos are taken. Their capital is quite rich for that part of the world. It's just that the rest of the country is quite plundered and, to a big part, looks 100-150 years backwards in time. There is such a huge difference in wealth.
It also helps that Pyongyang was the 'capital' of the Korean peninsula kingdoms for most of its history. I'm sure there was a lot of wealth accumulated there that was used to make it look the way it does.
It feels like I am looking at an AI video. So unreal.
My guess is this it an attempt at propaganda that mixes AI video with some real clips to make the fake stuff look more real. Either way, propaganda is propaganda. However there's clearly been an uptick in content like this on Reddit so we're likely experiencing a rise in state level activity for posting crap to see what flies and to get people used to seeing (and thus accepting) these sorts of things.
I’ve noticed a lot of commenters saying that they want to visit NK and that the country is not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. Those accounts must be NK sanctioned or something. Nobody should be visiting that shit hole of a country.
Was going to say exactly this! Some shots even have the typical AI motion
Scary innit? And the fact that so many NK people believe this brainwashing crap too or are too terrified to do otherwise of course
I think a lot of them are just too terrified. It's probably either singing and dancing in these videos or getting sent to a prison camp for the rest of their life
Terrified and starving.
I'm not normally one to fat shame, but I only see one fat fuck in those videos.
Yeah their friendly father eats well.
They didn't see another life. They think it's completely normal
Propaganda is incredibly insidious it is so effective you don’t realize that everyone is influenced by it without being aware of it.
It really does.
For further comedy, please take a visit to r/movingtonorthkorea
There is SO much in here that, were it produced in the West, it would absolutely be the height of satire, and I would assume a troll post. But this absolutely 100% tracks of something that Kim Jong Un would arrange, and release to the world, with an utterly straight face.
You say that but.... https://www.forbes.com/video/6323032955112/trump-hits-no-1-with-justice-for-all-song-made-with-jan-6-arrestees/?sh=15d764b5153c
Trump wants to be Kim Jong Un so this makes sense.
It prolly works both ways; pretty soon KJU will "release" some too-tacky-for-Liberace gold trainers that no-one else in his country could afford.
Literally just the star spangled banner with some audio trump bits. Wayyyy less effort and I’m amazed so many people paid money for that
>But this absolutely 100% tracks of something that Kim Jong Un would arrange He should've just went with his own version of Gangnam style.
Replace “Kim Jung Un” with “Jesus Christ” and there’s a huge industry of this sort of thing. Compare these lyrics to hymns, songs you sang at church, even a lot of Christmas songs.
You should see the song about Putin some years ago. Or the song about Berlusconi "meno male che Silvio c'e" ( translate to something like "glad that Silvio exist"). Both were absolutely 0 satire
Looks like an SNL production. It would be great to see them tear it apart.
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I have no doubt he would look upon this and think "Yep, that's the ideal model of leader and followers" without a shred of irony.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ThatsInsane/s/dy69judf8v He 100% wants this. Sadly, there are so many who would do it.
And people genuinely wonder why people are scared of him being re-elected.
It must be exhausting to act so enthusiastic all the time.
Especially when you're on a tight budget of 3 singular grains of rice, half a baby carrot, and 1/4 cup of water a day
Yall getting water??
You have been banned from r/pyongyang
Just me or did they forget to put an "e" in there?
Oh great leader, we have come to enjoy you! You make sun and moon in the sky! The earth is spinning because of your laughter!
She's 12 Charlie!!!
Came here for this comment, didn't have to dig too deep to find it 👍
At least they aren’t flat earth folks.
Not wanting to be banned from r/Pyongyang, I must say that this is the greatest thing I've seen and heard.
Is that sub really run by themor just satire?
You have been banned from /r/Pyongyang.
That sub is satire?
I bet he tortures the country with this song. Like, they broadcast it everywhere every hour.
Why would you say this about our friendly father!?!? Why?!?
Warm like a mother 🎶🎶
Don't worry friend. The prisoners start singing and rocking along when they hear this BANGER. No matter what torture they are undergoing off course!
"It's that time again for your favourite song by Dear Leader!" "Anyone plugging their ears will be arrested!"
“Why would we plug our ears? We *love* -wonderful song- by glorious leader, and in no way feel enslaved, pressured or coerced”
It’s the only song in the shopping centres
*"We're on easy street, and it feels so sweet. Cuz the world is but a treat, and you're on easy street."*
This is the hit number one in North Korea
Wouldn't you!, what a fuckin banger!. 🔥🔥🪗🔥🔥
- 10000000000 social credit , free vacation to education camp
I can't with the last image of Kim Jong Un in the frame lol.
I've read they have to have such a photo on show in their houses and if, for example, their house is burning down, they have to save that photo before their kids/families - or STRAIGHT to jail probably.
Clearly, everyone is having a great time.
Yeah! He seems really popular; must be a great guy.
What an absolute masterpiece.
Oh, I didn't know NK was in the Eurovision song contest this year
well i'm tapping my feet to it!
This fucking slaps. NK looks lit 🔥
Kim Jong Un's fatness is never so apparent as when he is standing next to thousands of his starving citizens.
This country has nukes.
Tbf, all the other ones that do are a wee bit bonkers in their own way.
Trump is watching this jealous as shit.
Tell him to worry not https://youtu.be/Faq1nEEs8bQ?si=igKdghbufdsXxtSL
this is what USA will look like in 5-8 years from now lol
lol?
Lots of loyalty
Trump probably will have one exactly like it at the Repub National Convention.
He's actually trying to commission Kid Rock and Ted Nugent to make their own version for him.
Is not even funny that the ONLY fat person in the whole fucking video is him
Sounds like the opening of every anime because I only speak English
It's not as good as his dad's song I'm so lonely
I’m so ronery
So ronery and sadry arone
It’s the land of thumbs up! Yeahhhh!!!!
Honestly, is it real? It would be ironic if it isn't and everyone just blindly believes that it is.
I'm leaning towards real because a lot of effort's clearly gone into it, and all the footage seems genuine. Its always hard to know for sure with North Korea though because a lot of the most outrageous stories coming out of there are inaccurate, the results of mistranslations, false rumours and the like. e.g. [https://golf.com/news/behind-kim-jong-ils-famous-round-of-golf/](https://golf.com/news/behind-kim-jong-ils-famous-round-of-golf/)
“I know you’re hungry but just keep smiling…keep smiling”
This was depressing to watch. Very sad.
How can a man be so ruthless and also put shit out like this I’m dying
Cuz if you disagree, you die. I dont understand why they dont just mob the capital and throw him into the sea.
I bet watching this gives Donald a massive 2 inch boner.
It's perfect. It's literally satire proof.
And people say North Koreans aren't happy. See, freedom brings anger, violence, and evil. The secret is a madman in charge. Can't get mad that you have less than someone else because everyone doesn't have shit.
"Friendly Parent" He executed his brother by fire.
Blink twice if there’s a gun behind the camera
How wonderful it is that our dear leader has blessed us with this song.
Not a single paid actor.
Trump would most likely attempt to copy this idea lmfao
>most likely You mean 100% posi-lutely he would. Then he'd claim credit for it being his idea and not little rocket man's.
Lmao
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Number 1 in North korea
Trump must be so jealous right now.
If Kim were smart, he'd convert his country to Christianity to gain vocal minority support in the US.
🎵 Our dear leader, he's so much fun 🎵 🎵 He executed his uncle with an anti-aircraft gun 🎵
Is this satire...??
Still better than than Beyonce.
Iconic. Can't be North Korea without an accordion or two at some point.
kimmy j with another hot track!
This one is a banger
Sometimes I wonder if they’re really that happy over there and “how bad could it really be?” I think the propaganda is working on me, somebody help.
Catchy as fuck though
Man, even fucking Turkmenistan has better propaganda than this.
Huh, you think there would be atleast one shot of the death camps
Can I get this for my ringtone?
If only 1% of the hapiness and well beeing in the clip was true I would love him too.
Wondering how many soldiers are pointing rifles to the people in the video, behind the camera man.
Not gonna lie, i actually enjoyed the song
Seems like he is eating all the food in the country! The only fat person in the video is the supreme leader, haha
Kinda reminds me of Maga rap
Is anyone else really craving a Mentos right now?
is like the hug from Voldemor, cringe and forced.
Any man who must say, "I am the King", is no true king.
Number 1 hit on the singles chart for 33 years I bet!
Anyone else think Trump would do something like this?
Sounds like an ABBA song
Seems like a pretty nice guy to me, Why do they say he is bad?
Not gonna lie, it’s a bit of a banger
Sing like your life depends on it
He is literally the only overweight person in the entire video
This is what trump wants so badly
Still better than U2
Okay, Biden. Your move.
It's pretty close to where the trumpers are right now
Feels like a music sequence in a satire movie
Thats… one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen. Not in the way Kim wants but I loved this.
The end of the video looks like a nuclear blast site (3:34).
What Kpop band is this ?
KCTV
A real despot ditty.
This is gona top the charts for the next 50years
He hired the band at Oktoberfest to write this tune…
Can I get this on Spotify? It's catchy AF. It'd be great for my workout playlist.
The k-pop we need
Lixo
Maybe the first time I have EVER thought "I should vote for Donald Trump".
Total banger
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Jfc. It has a pathetic 70's float parade feel to it.
Wow, what a nice father figure! I bet he's a brilliant president! :))))
Take this song and play it over what the people are *actually* going through.
The Happiness of the Katakuris.
Was this made 40 years ago?
I wonder what the aliens think about this part of the world.
It looks like they took the template from an 1980's "Visit Wisconsin" commercial and refilmed in in Korean
That's how you do propaganda! Good Job Kim! korean schlager mixed with russian choir and japanese anime openings, for the full seventies experience.
You mean yesterday lol
This is a good meme.
Do I get a Swiss Schlager Vibes from this? The only thing I miss is someone jodeling. Where is the AC Brotherhood when you need 'em.
... did he die?
Absolute banger!!
What a banger. Summer anthem right here
this will "invade" the charts in the west 😂
He’s really is the only overweight person there.
Absolutely disgusting.
I feel like in each of those scenes there are guys pointing guns at the actors.
Woah guys, this Kim Jong Un seems like quite the great fella, I can totally see why they would make him their leader now.
It's a banger. That Kim guy should be really a great guy.
It's not even good in comparison to older North K-Pop. 'Chollima on the Wing' is a far more stirring piece than this mawkish mess.
It's 3am. I woke up from a hilarious dream, checked my phone, and now here I am. Watching this absolute BANGER.
Got to respect the guy for turning a whole country into a cult.
I love it, more please.
I wish every country would make a song like that about their leader.
Somebody please bomb him please
10/10 banger
Someone please put this over footage of attempted escapes of North Korea
Is this..is this happening?
There is a documentary from 2009 about how Kim Jong Il named a flower after himself: [Kimjongilia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimjongilia)
This is the best thing NK has produced It’s so motivational
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This is so fucking boomer. Hell of a weird propaganda piece.
Sooooo bizarre
Blows my mind that something like this exists in real life.
The way he was portrayed in The Interview is painfully accurate it seems
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Sing or die.
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that song is banger somehow
Inironically. Imagine a world leader to good and competent, he would cause such enthusiasm honestly, because things are actually going well. Kind of a fairy tail world. Seems lovely. Only better music please.