Following G-Dragon, actress Go Hyun-jung also showed her support by commenting with a candle emoji on a plea shared by director Byun Young-joo.
On December 6, Byun posted a declaration from a student group at Ewha Womans University, saying, “Regardless of what tomorrow brings, we must stand firm and uphold our dignity.” The statement condemned the events of December 3, when President Yoon declared martial law and military forces blocked the National Assembly.
The students stated, “For the first time, we witnessed martial law stepping out of history textbooks. We saw soldiers’ boots at the National Assembly and guns pointed at citizens.” They appealed, “We can no longer tolerate any deaths of our generation. Please protect the youth, the blue spring and Seoul’s spring.”
Byun, a graduate of Ewha Law School, shared the statement with her support. Notably, Go Hyun-jung left a comment symbolizing peaceful protests with a candle emoji. Byun and Go are set to work together in SBS’s drama “The Mantis”.
Before Go, G-Dragon also expressed disapproval by liking a post by Ha Sang-wook on December 4. The post featured a page from Ha’s poetry book that read, “Just shut up and go away.” Though Ha did not add any comments, many interpreted it as criticism of Yoon’s martial law declaration.
Several celebrities have also directly voiced their concerns. Actress Lee El shared a poetic reflection on Instagram about the ongoing protests in Gwanghwamun following the martial law declaration. The next day, she posted a student council statement condemning the illegal martial law.
Rapper E Sens expressed frustration on his SNS, “I know nothing about politics, but how can someone who declares martial law and threatens their people lead our country? If Yoon’s martial law hadn’t been nullified, we’d all be censored and punished by now.”
President Yoon declared martial law on December 3 at 10:29 PM but rescinded it early on December 4 after the National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding its termination. However, the political turmoil continues, with an impeachment motion against Yoon scheduled for a vote on December 7.
Actress Go Min-si encouraged participation in candlelight rallies, posting “3 PM” alongside a candle emoji. Organizations like the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions and civic groups planned a large-scale protest near the National Assembly on December 7 to demand reform and defend democracy.
In a public address, President Yoon apologized, stating, “The martial law declaration stemmed from desperation as the nation’s leader, but I regret causing unease.” He pledged accountability and assured, “There will never be a second martial law.”
Source: Daum, Daum
