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- Kim Jong Un's latest propaganda song, "Friendly Father," is trending on TikTok.
- The song is part of North Korea's strategy to embed ideological messages in catchy pop tunes.
- TikTok, a Chinese-owned platform, could soon be banned by the US.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dropped his latest propaganda song a fortnight ago, and the synth-pop track is seemingly winning over TikTokers, BBC News reported.
With its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, "Friendly Father" is reminiscent of an ABBA track — but with a Soviet-sounding twist.