In today's world the Arirang is often times heard in local norebangs nationwide. These karaoke halls are popular among the young and old alike and within each private room the musical tastes of the occupants can vary greatly. One thing they all have in common, is the long list of Arirang available on the song list. In the video presented on this page you can see how one of the most popular K-pop groups from South Korea are performing Arirang at the opening ceremony of an awards show in France. It has come a long way from once being sung in the hills expressing a beautiful love story, to being adopted by the Japanese and sung on the battlefield by Koreans, and even taught in schools as a means of teaching young children to love their country. Arirang is a song that is held in the hearts of Koreans around the world. It is a song sung when homesick and regarded as an unofficial national anthem for both North and South Korea.