No, the popular video depicting a North Korean military chorus performing Queen's "I Want to Break Free" for Kim Jong Un is not real. It is a fabricated video that has circulated widely online.
The Truth Behind the Viral Clip
The clip, which has led many online viewers to believe in its authenticity, is a product of digital manipulation. It did not originate from an actual performance in North Korea.
How the Deception Was Created
The seemingly official performance is a compilation designed to mislead. Here's what makes the video fake:
- Origin: The video was created by a comedy YouTube channel, indicating its satirical or humorous intent rather than being a genuine news report or live broadcast.
- Composite Footage: It combines footage from various unrelated events, stitching them together to give the appearance of a single, coherent performance.
- Superimposed Audio: The audio of Queen's "I Want to Break Free" was added over the video footage. The North Korean military chorus seen in the video was not actually singing this song.
This clever combination of real North Korean footage with an incongruous soundtrack and a comedic purpose effectively created a viral hoax that duped a significant number of internet users.
