Grandson Who Loves BTS, Megawati: I As A Grandmother Don't Want To Be Left Behind

PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri receiving an honorary degree, Honorary Chair Professor from the Seoul Institute of The Arts (SIA)/IST

JAKARTA - Chairperson of the PDI-P (PDIP) Megawati Soekarnoputri appreciated the creativity of South Korean culture. Moreover, currently the fame of K-Pop and Korean dramas is worldwide.

This was conveyed by Megawati while receiving the title of honorary professor from the Seoul Institute of the Arts (SIA) South Korea today, Wednesday, May 11.

"Korean culture has shaped this nation as a warrior nation, a pioneer nation, but also a creative nation. The creativity of Korean culture in this modern era can be seen from the appearance of K-Pop and Korean dramas," Megawati said as quoted from PDI Perjuangan YouTube, Wednesday, 11 May.

Megawati then revealed that there was one Korean Wave phenomenon that made an impression on her, namely when the whole world, including Indonesia, was fond of Gangnam Style. This song was popularized by a Korean singer named Psy.

"And I still remember, when Gangnam Style suddenly became so popular, including in Indonesia," he said.

Not only that, Megawati also admitted that she participated in a number of Korean dramas and listened to the South Korean music group, BTS.

This is done because his grandson is a fan of the group. So, by following this trend, Megawati could have a discussion with them.

"So I also have to follow what is called K-Pop, Korean dramas with BTS so that I can have a dialogue with my grandchildren as part of the next generation of the Indonesian nation," said the 5th President of Indonesia. Nam Sik Lee said the honorary title, Honorary Chair Professor was given to Megawati for the disciplines of Art Policy and Creative Economy.

The reason for giving it is because Megawati has become a courageous leader in shaping Indonesian politics and the state.

"I would like to convey my warm welcome to the Seoul Institute of the Arts. It is an honor to receive Ms. Megawati and her distinguished guests at this humble campus. Furthermore, we are delighted to be conferring on her today the title of Honorary Chair Professor," said Nam Sik. Lee was quoted from a written statement, Wednesday, May 11.

In addition to being brave, Nam Sik Lee also said that Megawati is passionate about promoting arts, culture, and the creative economy for the development of peace and democracy as well as improving the quality of life.

"She (Megawati, ed) has been a pioneer in research and innovation and has become a role model for future generations," he said.

Meanwhile, Megawati has received honorary doctorate degrees from nine universities. Here's the list:

1. Waseda University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, September 29, 2001 (Political Affairs)2. Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Moscow, Russia, 22 April 2003 (Political Field)3. Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, South Korea, 19 October 2015 (Political Field)4. Padjadjaran University (UNPAD), Bandung, Indonesia, October 25, 2016 (Politics and Governance)5. Padang State University (UNP), Padang City, Indonesia, 27 September 2017 (Sector of Political Education)6. Mokpo National University, Mokpo City, South Korea, November 16, 2017 (Sector of Economic Democracy)7. Institute of Domestic Administration (IPDN), Bandung, Indonesia, March 8, 2018 (Political and Government Sector)8. Fujian Normal University (FNU), Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 5 November 2018 (Economic Diplomacy Field)9. Soka University Japan, Tokyo, Japan, January 8, 2020 (Humanity Field)