Fandom lightsticks extensively utilized in protests against Yoon Suk Yeol as K-pop songs blare and even idols step forward to show support

IATFB 12/08/2024 K-Entertainment Leave A Comment

While I had hoped that following the failure of his coup attempt, President Yoon Suk Yeol would resign or get impeached (then imprisoned), of course things haven’t gone that smoothly.

After he lifted martial law following his failed coup, he gave a short “my bad” apology for declaring martial law, and then the impeachment vote against him failed when members of his party walked out to deny the two-thirds needed to impeach. They are now preparing to try again this coming Wednesday, but until then the people of South Korea are making their voices heard.

Well, you can probably see the connection to the entertainment world in that latter video, right? Yes, light sticks are protest tools now more than ever, to the point where older generations are getting tutorials on them with roll calls.

Amazing times, we live in.

One of the standout stars of the lightstick protests is Epik High’s Park Kyu Bong, which has gone viral for expressing … well.

They’re in complete support.

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Of course, K-pop itself was a part of it as well. SNSD’s “Into The New World” is a staple as a protest song at this point, ranging from SNU to Tokyo.

This is a pretty comprehensive review of K-pop songs used…

…but not to worry, they cover all genres.

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In addition to Epik High mentioned above, other celebrities have come out in support as well. LOONA’s Hyeju actually went down to protest herself and talked about it with fans as well.

Lee Chae Yeon supported the protest via candle emoji and then left a pointed message to those who say she shouldn’t talk about politics.

STAYC posted support for the protests via candles on social platforms, as did B1A4 members CNU and Gongchan, and LOONA’s Yves, while PENTAGON’s Kino expressed pride in seeing his group’s lightsticks at the protest.

Many other actors and actresses also showed support at the protest or on social media, and 2518 of them signed a petition calling for Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment and arrest.

It’s not really the point of all this, but feel free to leave any other idols/celebs you know have shown support in the comments.

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Quite honestly though, the stuff unrelated to K-pop at the protests was even better, as they’re just trying to enjoy themselves since they might be out there for the long haul.

Amazing work.

For those interested in reading up on the politics, I found this useful.

To give one an idea of the confusion at the moment … well, these are the kinds of questions being asked.

Answers are not great.

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