Hong Kong protest song appears to play instead of Chinese national anthem at rugby game

A song from Hong Kong's protest movement seems to have been played in place of the Chinese national anthem during a rugby sevens tournament in South Korea.
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Hong Kong said it 'strongly deplores and opposes' the playing of a song associated with 'violent protests' and the pro-independence movement in 2019, when the Chinese national anthem, March of the Volunteers, should have been played. The song was written and published online by a group of local activists during the 2019 protest movement as a statement opposing the enactment of an extradition bill. While the song is not outlawed on paper, it is deemed risky to play it in public after the introduction of national security law in Hong Kong in June 2020.
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[@mashitta5969]

We stand with Hong Kong and support the democracy and freedom. 🇰🇷❤️🇭🇰

[@wawa-vf4to]

No problem. we stand with North Korea, a country that disgusts south korea

[@shibal6357]

@@wawa-vf4to sure thing you chinese who are friends of russians and n.koreans lol

[@user-RINACHICHII]

Thank u hongkong . I'm 🇰🇷

[@garyan6196]

nmsl

[@提姆索尼克]

SB

[@cyberpiggy]

They played the true one and played it right. Glory to Hong Kong.

[@soverypro]

HKSAR Government states that they oppose playing "wrong national anthem" instead of "wrong song" so HKSAR Government confirm that this song is a national anthem! Which violate their own national security law!

[@mekdu0310]

big brain analysis

[@komr323]

Yah cos it’s not the national anthem for now. It will be the national anthem for the future

[@Byehk2047]

@@komr323 Stand with the Hong Kong Nation. HONG KONG INDEPENDENCE !

[@jazzualeung9974]

yes, great Hong Kong national anthem

[@screenapple1660]

Okay, Hong Kong Karen!!!

[@tma369]

“Glory to Hong Kong” is definitely the right anthem for a Hong Kong team. Thank you Koreans to let this song be played in the public again ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻 So touching 😢

[@qoph]

No

[@cungcung5042]

It's appaling

[@xAnttern]

For real

[@tomlee631]

So many NMSLese replying 🇨🇳🤬🖕

[@tma369]

@@tomlee631 Indeed, NMSL & 50 cents.🤬

[@hko2006]

Glory to Hong Kong

[@vincilo8835]

@@ihateelectricguitar7369 *Republic of China

[@lamlam0u0]

@@vincilo8835 HKSAR, ROC❤️

[@準拠_依拠_遵守]

( ＾ω＾ )🇭🇰

[@xAnttern]

glory to Hong Kong!

[@killerj0905]

@@ihateelectricguitar7369 ur weird chinese

[@caseylee1866]

No mistake at all. This is the national anthem of Hong Kong. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@KCandFriendsUSA]

Amen!🇺🇸

[@tritium1998]

You're crying about Hong Kong because it's not.

[@schloops8473]

Beautiful hymn for a country that deserves to get back all it has lost under the ccp dictatorship

[@yslmandy]

Glory to Hong Kong is a national anthem song for Hong Kong indeed. Thank you Korea!

[@wp65th50]

Yeah In your dream

[@jamesdoh3473]

welcome :) we stand with hongkong

[@Mad-gb4pn]

This is the song!

[@lc8850]

Feel sorry for you

[@wawa-vf4to]

@@jamesdoh3473 no problem. we stand with kim jung un😁

[@katekate4660]

감사합니다, 대한민국🙏

[@jwjames8707]

We Koreans are with you HK!

[@TheETchild]

Thank you Korean ❤

[@Australia789]

Why?

[@pagb6813]

韓国人、ありがとう！日本も同じです！

[@sangwoo9686]

South Korea played the song on purpose, because we want the whole world to see it. We want everyone to know what winnie the poo did to Hong Kong. We want justice.

[@jacksontse23]

CCP 😂 HK Government strongly condemned 😂😂😂

[@dbadagna]

But this song "hurt the feelings of the Chinese people"!

[@simonchan7967]

@@dbadagna The Chinese people need to truth & the real news so that they will understand who & what is the CCP government, right?!

[@soohyunkim678]

Glory to Hong Kong! Koreans support Hongkongers 100%! ❤

[@perlamono2941]

Thank U.

[@belle_lt1223]

Thank you our Korean brothers n sisters 🙏

[@neptune9525]

I am hong konger you have no idea what is happening in my home country

[@그냥하염없이눈물-o4p]

Thank you very much!

[@psychkick666]

Thank you for fighting terrorism

[@perlamono2941]

There's No Mistake at all. "GLORY TO HK!" is the National Anthem of REAL Hongkongers.

[@uhreilking7314]

sb

[@perlamono2941]

@@uhreilking7314 FI

[@Benwong-c1b]

@@uhreilking7314 chingchong china man

[@Komet_uwu]

FRRR it's literally the offical anthem of Hong Kong.

[@Carlogoboom]

Yes

[@enguistics]

The genuine national anthem in the heart of those who love Hong Kong

[@TELEVISIBLE]

Korea is the embodiment of courage!

[@LordHeisenbergHK]

Glory to Hong Kong. That's the real national anthem of Hong Kong, there's no other.

[@提姆索尼克]

WHO CARE？

[@LordHeisenbergHK]

@@提姆索尼克 所有人, 韮菜畜牲不會懂

[@hgos7211]

The anthem of terrorists that plagued the city for over half a year.

[@LordHeisenbergHK]

@@hgos7211 Total irony and ridicule when 1.4 billions slaves proudly sing 起來不願做奴隸的人民

[@EkkoYuenNinja]

@@提姆索尼克 Hong Kongese do,

[@DaBusUncle]

The Staff of South Korea Side said It was only because he searched for Hong Kong National Anthem , and the result lead her to this song . Thats the Hearts of the People. This is where the will of the People lies .

[@user-dh9bt9dk5u]

The key is the Korean staff searched Hong Kong national anthem not China national anthem. Also the Hong Kong team's official had already given the Korean organizers the Chinese anthem, so that excuse is like a slap in the face 🤣

[@mingfung327]

Can't believe I can listen Glory to Hong Kong officially as anthem before I die

[@siuyu1936]

Many Hongkongers consider the Glory to Hong Kong song to be the song for Hong Kong people!!!

[@HKGYHCheng]

not really

[@owen3128]

@@HKGYHCheng yes, it is.

[@caseylee1866]

@@HKGYHCheng yes it is

[@DoNotBeABullyUseYourWordWisly]

@@HKGYHCheng yea it is

[@cklee9347]

@@HKGYHCheng If you are not blind, just see the comments here...

[@nycsimon2024]

The first one Glory to HK sounds so much better 😂

[@Kaleem78]

That's the official national anthem of Hong Kong nation

[@insanityclarity2436]

응원해주신 staff 감사합니다

[@kso8554]

China government is afraid of this song.

[@popretty1]

I am Korean. I always respect the strong will of Hong Kong for freedom and democracy. People from all over the world who love freedom and humanity will be always on the side of Hong kongers.

[@boyleschmidt1465]

The Korean history of freedom and democracy is encouragement of Hong Kongers

[@pengchang9981]

哈哈哈你们那么自由为什么不能决定战时指挥权呢？

[@BillWong]

Thanks to our Korean brother, so I have had Korean food and drove Korean car to support.❤

[@tritium1998]

The Chinese do have stronger will for freedom and democracy than you.

[@taytk8005]

@Kim Daeyun S.Korea is basically still a Colony of The USA - You should start by fighting for the Freedom Of Korea who is Surreptitiously being Ruled By The US Military Dictatorships with their bases to ensure S Korea Prostrate and kowtow to The USA 24/7 HongKong since 1997 have been Free as A Colony Of The UK who ruled HK for over 100+ years where HK People have to Prostrate and Kowtow to the British and tolerate The Signs " Chinese & Dogs" put up by The British Colonial Masters for 100+ years

[@tomlee631]

Glory to HK! ✋☝️thank you 🇰🇷❤for playing it!!!

[@jwjames8707]

Glory to HK! Support from Korea!

[@tomlee631]

@@jwjames8707 thank you 🙏 for your support ❤️

[@TheJoshuacheng]

Not just a protest song anymore. It’s Hong Kong’s national anthem

[@emilymi1674]

We are Hong Kongers!! Thank you Korea!

[@jwjames8707]

We are Koreans! We are with you HK!

[@vivaldihk]

@@jwjames8707 thank you so much！

[@beethovenkr]

Against CCP we will support our friends in hongkong

[@vivaldihk]

@@beethovenkr we r brothers and sisters, my best frds when I was at uni r Korean people, my uni life was surrounded by Korean frds, foods and even I was living with a Korean family！

[@emilymi1674]

@@jwjames8707 Thank you so much!! We are still fighting!

[@sallychan4290]

Thank you Korea🇰🇷

[@KwongBaby]

Real Hong Kong national anthem

[@krislokki7355]

Glory to Hong Kong is the true national anthem. No mistake

[@OceanicPearlz1]

Glory to Hong Kong 🇭🇰 ❤️to half of my family, ancestors birthplace 🇭🇰 Love from The USA 🇺🇸 🫶

[@dbadagna]

Whoever selected "Glory to Hong Kong" did the right thing.

[@tomancheung4259]

What a great National Anthem !

[@stevelamwk]

This is beautiful. Salute!!!

[@alexlau1005]

A real national anthem of HONG KONG. Glorious to HONG KONG !

[@wyo5062]

Hong Kong national anthem: Glory to Hong Kong☺

[@JohnnyLai]

So awesome, Thank you South Korea for your courtesy. It's a great respect for Hing Kong team and people.

[@jwjames8707]

We Koreans are with you HK. Never give up. We will fight for democracy and freedom together!

[@chuchu4090]

Korean , you did a great job 👏 👍 Glory to Hong Kong .

[@jameschan3479]

All Hong Kong people love this Hong Kong anthem!

[@闲云野鹤-g5w]

OK，just have some action instead of beautiful imagination

[@iluvmusicqwe]

It's pretty cringey

[@walterfeng509]

Thank you，Korea !

[@zizoo4776]

This is National Anthem of Hong Kong .

[@harrisoakley711]

Glory to Hong Kong is the true anthem.

[@ycyukiip]

It's so touching, thank you Korea❤❤❤

[@heichinglam9652]

Thank to Korea we love you ❤️ send hug from hk

[@freedomlau6366]

"Glory to Hong Kong" is a right song for Hongkongers and will be Hong Kong Anthem. Asia Ruby has nothing wrong

[@JgvnkhgbbKhrfhutfhk]

Rugby *

[@minghon8642]

The HK Anthem is so much better and meaningful

[@boyleschmidt1465]

Lyrics: We pledge no more tears on our land. In wrath, doubts dispell’d we make our stand Arise! Ye who would not be slaves again: For Hong Kong, may freedom reign! Though deep is the dread that lies ahead Yet still, with our faith, on we tread Let blood rage afield! Our voice grows evermore: For Hong Kong, may Glory reign! Stars may fade, as darkness fills the air Through the mist a solitary trumpet flares: Now, to arms ! For Freedom, we fight, with all might we strike! With valour, wisdom both, we stride!’ Break now the dawn, liberate our Hong Kong In common breath: Revolution of Our Times! May people reign, proud and free, Now and evermore Glory be to thee, Hong Kong!

[@perlamono2941]

😭😭🇭🇰🇭🇰

[@sealobo]

I was told that the Hong Kong people approved this song by a simple majority.

[@MarYo88888]

Then those are a lie!

[@raymil]

@@MarYo88888 CCP gives you lies

[@t-rexproductions4047]

If you define majority by British rule when those Brits never gave us a chance to vote for 150 years, then yes, it's a very simple majority!

[@Cursed_Mark]

@@t-rexproductions4047 "never gave us a chance to vote" The CCP threatened to invade if democracy was ever introduced there.

[@kitfun4054]

@@t-rexproductions4047 Britain planned to hold democratic elections in hk, as it did in other colonies, after WWII. The proposal was brought by former governor Sir Mark Aitchison Young in the '50s. It was opposed steadfastly by CCP which threatened to send troops across Lowu to HK if the British proceeded as planned. It didn't hesitate to initiate a war just to stop hk from having true democracy. This bit of history was well documented and was released from the British archive of confidential/classified info some 10 years ago. If anyone is to blame for HK's absence of democracy, CCP is.

[@goldenone1456]

As the English players are not a Chinese nationality , they are representing Hong Kong but not China. Most of the Hongkonger wanted "Glory to Hong Kong" since 2019 to be Hong Kong national anthem.

[@yavaweswai2216]

U really believe that?

[@simonchan7967]

@@yavaweswai2216 For sure the English players were not play for CCP China, right?! Otherwise, they would live in China, not Hong Kong!!

[@wowcorrymom633]

홍콩 국가 웅장하니 좋네요~ 앞으로도 자주 들었으면^^....Glory to Hong Kong ❤❤❤

[@nange3401]

선수들은 싫어한다

[@wowcorrymom633]

@@everbright2011 웅 안물안궁 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@c.t.1344]

@@everbright2011 that's probably just an easy target for the south korean nationalists and would only lead to even more international coverage in news outlets across most parts of the political spectrum, leading to even more ridicule directed at C.P.R.C. (---> even more RMB to be spent on diplomacy and "harmony" "security" and "stability" in a post-covid economy lol y'all need to keep up with the world and keep it up... As uttered in the fantastic speech by Mr. John Lee (Ka-Chiu), "Go for it. Get in front, not behind." /hj

[@beyond8964]

Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong.❤❤❤

[@andyfps5508]

@@everbright2011 알빠노?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@namari82]

THIS IS THE RIGHT ANTHEM OF HK

[@giggleusers4400]

Hello Korea ! You've done well Many thanks from Hong Kong

[@Maria.Vancouver]

Thank you Korea❤

[@HumAIn-w5y]

We Koreans strongly support Hong Kong's democracy and freedom. We know the thirst for true freedom. We heard China protested strongly. Who cares?

[@kum2019]

Thank you Korea for let Hong Kong's real national anthem launch in public. ❤

[@musesam2]

The one and only one national anthem of HK

[@perlamono2941]

Definitely.

[@건달신선]

Hang in there Hong Kong, We love your national anthem. " Glory to Hong Kong "

[@abc2390986]

To be honest this is why I often consider Korea being a far more gutsy country than Japan. They didn’t have the ball to play this song while here the Asian Rugby organisers are just like in your face China.

[@perlamono2941]

Thank u.

[@yau1013]

Thank you Korea ❤

[@katekate4660]

Thank you very much, Korean 🙏

[@christianv-h3278]

I applaud the people who made this happen. Glory to Hong Kong! 🇭🇰✊

[@boyleschmidt1465]

It is a beautiful, moving and powerful music.

[@uitrcu3418]

Thank you Korea!

[@ICYJJJJ]

Beautiful. Glory to Hong Kong!!!

[@gcklo]

The real national anthem of Hong Kong!

[@MoonTour08120]

well done

[@skypinkk]

Thank you Korean, love from Hong Kong!

[@TheHollandHS]

A protest for hong kong is temporary A song for hong kong is forever

[@Serendipity1881]

Amazing! Long live an independent HK!

[@闲云野鹤-g5w]

still not born yet

[@vueport99]

Musically it's a much better song

[@KohenChia]

SALUTE. Hong Kong forever!

[@alexwong402012]

This is the real national anthem that truly represent Hongkongers

[@selectyoutuification]

“Glory to Hong Kong” is definitely the right anthem for a Hong Kong team.

[@berniethekiwidragon4382]

This song resonates with us more than one that talks about building a new Great Wall with our flesh and blood.

[@robertlui9420]

We are HK

[@Arere326]

As a Hong Konger, I would like to say thank you Korea❤❤❤ 진짜 감사합니다🙇🏻‍♀️ Glory be to thee Hong Kong🇭🇰 願榮光歸香港

[@jwjames8707]

Glory to hong kong! Support from Korea!

[@Arere326]

@@jwjames8707 thank you so much🥰

[@BabyEli79]

Hong Kong forever, keep fighting for the real democracy, we always by your side friend!

[@pokepork7747]

Sending love to Koreans for supporting the freedom and democracy of Hong Kong.

[@additome]

This song make me feel I’m a real HongKonger

[@davidpopofu1]

It's a right song for HONG KONG people ( Glory to Hong Kong )

[@conneryspring]

Stand with Hongkong 🇬🇧

[@kt4197]

This makes me like kimchi, Korean BBQ and K Pop much more than before.

[@davidlieng5395]

香港國歌好好聽👍👍👍

[@joyfulwing]

Thank you Korea

[@aiden0002]

香港人加油！

[@tan2733]

香港 加油 응원합니다. 홍콩 시민분들 힘내세요. 한 명의 한국인으로써 저는 홍콩인의 민주화를 위한 투쟁을 강하게 지지합니다. 我作爲一個韓國人,強烈支持香港人爲實現民主化而進行的鬥爭。

[@boyleschmidt1465]

The Korean history to fight for freedom is Hong Kongers role model.

[@yavaweswai2216]

那你想一下要是韓國拿冠軍然後播北韓國歌或者日本帝國的歌啊？

[@Jason-gy7xu]

@@yavaweswai2216 佢都可以播㗎，用行動表達對現今極權香港的不滿。

[@yavaweswai2216]

@@Jason-gy7xu 好哦，到時候韓國拿冠軍播了朝鮮國歌看他們怎樣🙂

[@yavaweswai2216]

@@Jason-gy7xu 還有，香港現在那裡極權？要是真極權的話你會在這裡？

[@colinshum5216]

Bravo🎉 it’s a win for Hong Kong no matter the outcome

[@cooper2871]

Bravo!

[@yau1013]

Real Hong Kong national anthem !!! Hong Kong independence !!!

[@kickyouranux]

This glory to HK song is much better than the official Chinese one🫡

[@6shing]

can't hold my tears listening to this. one day it will come

[@stanw5559]

poor little puppy 😂😂😂

[@bonho8913]

Can't blame the guy. This anthem is what comes out of Google search too!

[@noelmomomo]

Thanks Koreans!

[@ollikwan1]

Thanks Korea!

[@AkiZukiLenn]

Glory to Hong Kong is anthem for Hong Kong people, to Hong Kong as a nation, period.

[@davidpopofu1]

All the HK Team memebers were very enjoying during broadcasting the HK National Anthem (Glory to Hong Kong). We always support such song.

[@KururuW]

That's the right song, representing true, free Hong Kongers, not the disgusting totalitarian Chinese anthem.

[@superlogistics1]

Beautiful🎉❤

[@tomderbyshire5795]

The HK Govt recently ' deplored the playing of this anthem ' thus acknowledging it was an anthem. ! Much nicer tune ! ( and words)

[@qrsx66]

Many thanks to all involved in this "mistake."

[@TheETchild]

Thank you Korean ❤

[@gto-kn7yi]

《願榮光歸香港》確實是香港的國歌 .Thank you Korea

[@ericpun_hker]

何以 這土地 淚再流 何以 令眾人 亦憤恨 昂首 拒默沉 吶喊聲 響透 盼自由 歸於 這裡 何以 這恐懼 抹不走 何以 為信念 從沒退後 何解 血在流 但邁進聲 響透 建自由 光輝 香港 在晚星 墜落 徬徨午夜 迷霧裡 最遠處吹來 號角聲 捍自由 來齊集這裡 來全力抗對 勇氣 智慧 也永不滅 黎明來到 要光復 這香港 同行兒女 為正義 時代革命 祈求 民主與自由 萬世都不朽 我願榮光歸香港

[@RoseMary-my9ip]

😥😥

[@chickenboyssss]

Thank you Korean🎉

[@dailyukraine_korea]

Free Hong Kong!

[@lamlam0u0]

GLORY TO HONG KONG