VOICED : Corea del Sur inaugura una estatua de Freddie Mercury

A South Korean businessman, Baek Seung Yeob, fulfilled his dream of erecting a life-sized statue of Freddie Mercury on Jeju Island after eight years of effort. Despite the challenges, including a lack of response from Queen, Baek's persistence paid off when the band approved the statue in 2020. This statue is only the second in the world officially approved by Queen, with the first located in Montreux, Switzerland.

What was the dream of the South Korean businessman Baek Seung Yeob?

• To organize a Queen concert in South Korea

• To start a Queen fan club in South Korea

• To install a life-size statue of Freddie Mercury on Jeju Island

• To meet Freddie Mercury in person

Why was Queen's music banned in South Korea during the 1970s?

• The lyrics were not in Korean

• It was banned under the military dictatorship of Park Gyun Yi

• Because it was considered too loud

• Due to its political messages

How did Queen's music impact Baek Seung Yeob's life?

• It encouraged him to travel the world

• It led him to start a music business

• It inspired him to become a musician

• It provided him with strength and comfort

How long did Baek Seung Yeob persist in his efforts to get the statue approved?

• Ten years

• Eight years

• Five years

• Two years

Where is the other officially approved statue of Freddie Mercury located?

• Tokyo, Japan

• New York, USA

• Montreux, Switzerland

• London, UK