Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostThe Olympic cauldron is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. Feb. 9, 2018.
François-Xavier Marit, AFP, Getty ImagesView of the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Pyeongchang Stadium on February 9, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostPolice officers are securing PyeongChang Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony. February 9, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostNorth Korean cheerleaders are waiting beginning of the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. February 9, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDragon performed by dancers celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. February 9, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostWhite Tiger performed by dancers celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. February 9, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostPerformers celebrate Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games with the traditional Korean dance at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. February 9, 2018.
Harry How, Getty ImagesPerformers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Maddie Meyer, Getty ImagesGeneral view of the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostA youth cover her self with South Korean flag during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. February 9, 2018.
Ryan Pierse, Getty ImagesFlag bearer Erin Hamlin of the United States leads the team during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Matthias Hangst, Getty ImagesTeam USA athletes are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostFlag bearer Pita Taufatofua of Tonga leads the team during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. February 9, 2018.
Lars Baron, Getty ImagesThe North Korea and South Korea Olympic teams enter together under the Korean Unification Flag during the Parade of Athletes during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostThe North Korea and South Korea Olympic teams enter together under the Korean Unification Flag during the Parade of Athletes during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium February 9, 2018.
Quinn Rooney, Getty ImagesDancers perform during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Lars Baron, Getty ImagesA performer plays with fire during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Richard Heathcote, Getty ImagesPerformers entertain the crowd during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Ryan Pierse, Getty ImagesGeneral view of the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostPresident of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach speaks during the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. February 9, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSingers perform during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. They are singing imagine February 9, 2018.
Quinn Rooney, Getty ImagesSu-mi Hwang performs during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Matthias Schrader, Associated PressThe Olympic torch is carried into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.
David J. Phillip, Getty ImagesThe Olympic torch is carried to the cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Pool - David J. Phillip/Getty Images)
David J. Phillip, Getty ImagesKim Yu-na performes before lighting the Olympic Cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostThe Olympic Cauldron is lit by Olympic gold medal figure skater Yuna Kim during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. February 9, 2018.
Jamie Squire, Getty ImagesA general view of the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
David J. Phillip, Pool/The Associated PressA young performer participates in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.
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The Olympic cauldron is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. Feb. 9, 2018.
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