When this talented Korean singer began performing “My Way,” 10 million viewers couldn’t believe what happened next. Despite playing in a soft lounge act, 69-year-old drummer Kwon Soon Keun absolutely stole the show by performing like he was the main event at Madison Square Garden. Kwon’s absolutely outlandish stage moves and the infectious childlike joy with which he performs won the hearts of netizens all over the world.
The Music Man has to give it up for the bassist who managed to keep a straight face while Kwon totally went to town on the drums, because it seems impossible to watch without cracking up. Kwon has such passion in the way he plays and performs, and his thunderous beats sure made this one helluva memorable performance! There’s no doubt that Kwon did this his way!
Kwon and his band’s rendition of “My Way” hit the spot for netizens, who tuned in 10 million times across multiple uploads on YouTube. Viewers had plenty of praise for Kwon’s energetic delivery and added comments such as “This man is proof that choosing a job that you enjoy doing is more important than becoming a millionaire” and “He didn’t steal the show, he really is the star; Mr Kwon Soon Keun, Korean national treasure.” A number of viewers also praised the vocalist’s classy take on the classic tune.
Kwon has been entertaining music lovers for decades, as one of his earliest viral videos features a retro performance of his. Judging by the video quality, it seems to have been shot in the ‘80s or ‘90s. Kwon again effortlessly takes the spotlight here by headbanging, jumping up and down off the drum throne, and delivering an all-around powerhouse performance. This video, which was uploaded in December 2007, drew 2.8 million views and became many people’s introduction to Kwon’s talents.
Kwon Soon Keun is a South Korean drummer who is 83 years old as of 2026. Kwon began playing drums in 1956 and performed as a professional drummer for many decades. Earlier in his career, he was a member of Add4. This group was formed in 1962 by the legendary frontman Shin Joong-hyun and is known as South Korea’s first rock band. The Music Man readers might be interested to hear that Kwon had a recent high-profile appearance with his 2024 performance on Canada’s Got Talent. This drumming performance went viral, drawing one million views and becoming one of the most popular auditions ever on the show.