Netizens are praising her.
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It was previously reported that on Tuesday, December 3, the President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol declared “emergency martial law” via a televised briefing, vowing to do so “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” He accused the opposition of “controlling parliament,” of “sympathizing” with North Korea and of immobilizing the government through anti-state actions.
The National Assembly immediately called for the lifting of the president’s emergency martial law. All 190 members present (out of 300) voted unanimously to block martial law.
As martial law was lifted, South Korea prepared to impeach President Yoon. The vote was scheduled for Saturday 7 December.
Demonstration for democracy in front of the National Assembly atm. The impeachment vote will take place tomorrow at 5pm local time https://t.co/Tm7JbmOOAV
— The Blue Roof (@BluRoofPolitics) December 6, 2024
Now, the National Assembly is expected to hold another impeachment vote on President Yoon at 5pm on Saturday, December 14. The initial impeachment vote was held once on December 7. It was ultimately canceled due to “lack of quorum.”
BREAKING: Your impeachment motion was overruled for lack of a quorum pic.twitter.com/yfys2nBaPx
— Raphael Rashid (@koryodynasty) December 7, 2024
Kim Sang-wook of the People Power Party says he will support Yoon’s second impeachment vote and call for his party’s buy-in.
Second vote scheduled for Saturday 14. https://t.co/Ou7v5v9yOZ
— Raphael Rashid (@koryodynasty) December 10, 2024
Demonstrations and protests calling for President Yoon’s impeachment took place during this period. Protesters have gone viral for using K-Pop glow sticks in their protests.
Artists are now taking notice of glow sticks. Singer UI he prepared meals for his fans who joined the demonstrations calling for President Yoon’s impeachment.
OP is an exol who is protesting in front of the national assembly, when GD’s song ‘crooked’ plays in the crowd, he said the atmosphere changes suddenly like at MAMA and MMA 😭😂 Look at those fandom glow sticks raised with enthusiasm!pic.twitter.com/hlCGB0XGCl
— pinoy (@puppiesbreads) December 7, 2024
some heartwarming news: South Korean citizens are bringing their K-pop glow sticks to Yoon’s impeachment protests instead of candles pic.twitter.com/k993aNmUhw
— heaven 🎀 (@kittysmimi) December 5, 2024
thanks to the uaenas who raised their glow sticks with pride and courage, IU saw and heard you https://t.co/tmFHkRp8fB
— 🍧 (@chatshirelore) December 13, 2024
His agency, EDAM Entertainmentannounced via his fan café on December 13, “When it’s cold, we wanted to warm the hands of ‘UAENA’ (the IU fandom) who hold their IU (light sticks) during the gathering, which illuminate their surroundings. So we prepared food and hand warmers.” His team prepared 100 bowls of soup and beef bone soup (gomtang), 100 separate portions of rice soup (ttokguk), 100 pieces of bread, 100 pieces of tteok (rice cake) and 100 drinks.
HI,
This is EDAM Entertainment.In the cold season, we wanted to warm the hands of ‘UAENA’ (the IU fandom) who hold their IU (light sticks) during the gathering, which illuminate their surroundings. So, we packed food and hand warmers. Please pay attention to your health and safety and visit designated stores after reviewing the details below.
[Important Notes]
- This event will run from Saturday, December 14, 2024, while supplies last. Please check the available collection times at each store in the following guide before your visit. (Opening hours and pickup times may vary by location.)
- Even if you’re not a member of the official fan club, anyone attending the rally can receive food (or drinks) and hand warmers on a first-come, first-served basis. Just say you’re “Uena” at the store.
- The event will end once supplies run out, so please take note.
- While real-time updates on supply availability may not be possible, status will be updated in the original listing once confirmed in store. Please understand that there may be delays in the update, depending on the situation on the ground.
— EDAM Entertainment
Netizens praised IU for taking a stand and helping her fans protest. They hope that IU’s actions will encourage more celebrities to use their platform for good.
IU is currently trending in South Korea “아이유 언니” or “Sister IU” because IU and her agency provide free food and hot compresses at designated restaurants for those attending President Yoon’s impeachment rally tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/SpeSCiHfAZ
— grandma (@liltweetyxx) December 13, 2024
IU and Edam entertainment will support food parcels and hot compresses for those attending the protest starting tomorrow, which fan club members and non-members can request.
They want everyone to be safe and warm. https://t.co/ARkQE3WoM1 pic.twitter.com/Ky8XDd7Ucq
— Words by IU (@wordsbyIU) December 13, 2024
In my honest opinion she is the undisputed queen of this generation. Taking a political stand in one of the most critical periods for your country can’t be easy… BUT after all you are IU.
He is paving the way for his other idols to step up and join together. More power to her! https://t.co/V6lB0RV9Pa
— ❖ASTRAL BLAST⁴ˣ⁴ ✭ 솔라 ℂ𝕆𝕃𝕆𝕌ℝ𝕊 ✭ (@AstralBlasts) December 13, 2024
IU has prepared hot compresses, food and drinks for Uaena (even non-Uaena) who are going to protests/demonstrations in the cold tomorrow 😭 she is the best 😭 https://t.co/zub1PYM8Y0 pic.twitter.com/sPsqPVsQTr
— 시카유 🐥 (@melloviciousiu) December 13, 2024
IU is true K-Pop royalty!
