Other Korean celebrities also expressed their call for President Yoon’s impeachment.
As South Korea kicks off its first post-martial weekend, with tens of thousands of citizens taking to the streets to protest, calling for the president’s impeachment Yoon Suk Yeol…
Viral clip: South Korean president addresses public for first time since martial law
…May Youth actress Go and seewho took on the role of nurse Kim Myung Hee, has since shown public support. May Youth is set in 1980 in Gwangju, where there was a military dictator Chun Doo Hwan massacred approximately 600-2,300 Koreans after martial law was implemented.
The actress took to Instagramposting an update on the stories which reads: “3pm.”
The candle emoji was an obvious clue linking the update to the nationwide protest that occurred at 3pm in front of the South Korean National Assembly.
Yes, the demonstration outside the National Assembly demanding President Yoon Seok-yeol’s resignation has begun in earnest
— MBC News (MBC News) (@mbcnews) December 7, 2024
A protest calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s resignation has officially begun in front of the National Assembly.
— MBC News
As one of the first Korean celebrities to publicly express their stance on the situation, Go Min Si’s update is receiving huge praise.
- “She was always very vocal.”
- “Myung Hee-ssi! Go Min Si is a truly incredible actress.”
- “This must not have been an easy move to make as a celebrity. She’s so awesome. What a woman.”
- “Oh…”
- “She’s amazing.”
- “How beautiful!”
- “I’m rooting for Go Min Si.”
- “He’s a truly incredible person.”
- “My Myung Hee!”
- “He has my highest regard.”
In addition to Go Min Si, over 2,500 K-Movie industry workers and 77 film organizations released an official statement condemning the declaration of martial law. Actors, like Luna So Ri, Kang Dong won, For Ye Jin, Eun Bin Park, Kim Go Eunand directors, like Bong Joon Hothey would sign the statement calling for the suspension and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office.
Read more about May Youth Here:
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