IU Provides Food And More For Protesters At South Korean President’s Impeachment Rallies

Previously, it was reported that on Tuesday, December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law” via a televised briefing, promising to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” He accused the opposition of “controlling the parliament,” “sympathizing” with North Korea and immobilizing the government through anti-state actions.

President Yoon Suk Yeol | Kim Hong-Ji/AP

The National Assembly quickly demanded the President’s emergency martial law to be lifted. All 190 attending members (out of 300) voted unanimously to block the martial law.

Speaker of the National Assembly Woo Won Sik

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While the martial law was lifted, South Korea has been preparing to potentially impeach President Yoon. The vote was expected to take place on Saturday, December 7.

Democracy rally in front of the National Assembly atm. Impeachment vote will be tomorrow at 5 pm local time https://t.co/Tm7JbmOOAV

— The Blue Roof (@BluRoofPolitics) December 6, 2024

Now, the National Assembly is scheduled to hold another impeachment vote on President Yoon at 5 PM on Saturday, December 14. The initial impeachment vote was held once on December 7. It was ultimately scrapped due to a “lack of quorum.”

BREAKING: Yoon impeachment motion scrapped due to lack of quorum pic.twitter.com/yfys2nBaPx

— Raphael Rashid (@koryodynasty) December 7, 2024

People Power Party's Kim Sang-wook says he will support Yoon's second impeachment vote and demand for his party to join.

Second vote planned for Saturday 14th. https://t.co/Ou7v5v9yOZ

— Raphael Rashid (@koryodynasty) December 10, 2024

During this period, rallies and protests have been held for President Yoon’s impeachment. Protestors have gone viral for using K-Pop lightsticks in their protests.

IU | EDAM Entertainment

The artists are now noticing the lightsticks. Singer IU has prepared meals for her fans who have joined the rallies calling for President Yoon’s impeachment.

OP is an exol who is holding protest in front of the national assembly, when GD's song 'crooked' plays in the mid of crowd, she said the atmosphere suddenly changes like at MAMA and MMA 😭😂 Look at those fandom lightsticks raised enthusiastically!pic.twitter.com/hlCGB0XGCl

— pinoy (@puppiesbreads) December 7, 2024

some heartwarming news: south korean citizens are bringing their k-pop lightsticks to yoon's impeachment protests in lieu of candles pic.twitter.com/k993aNmUhw

— sky 🎀 (@kittysmimi) December 5, 2024

thanks to uaenas who raised their lightsticks proudly and bravely, IU has seen and heard you https://t.co/tmFHkRp8fB

— 🍧 (@chatshirelore) December 13, 2024

Her agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced via her fan cafe on December 13, “In the cold weather, we wanted to warm the hands of ‘UAENA’ (IU’s fandom) holding their I-Us (lightsticks) at the rally, which brighten up the surroundings. So, we prepared food and hand warmers.” Her team prepared 100 bowls of soup and beef bone soup (gomtang), 100 separate servings of rice soup (ttokguk), 100 pieces of bread, 100 pieces of tteok (rice cake), and 100 drinks.

Hello,
This is EDAM Entertainment.

In the cold weather, we wanted to warm the hands of ‘UAENA’ (IU’s fandom) holding their I-Us (lightsticks) at the rally, which brighten up the surroundings. So, we have prepared food and hand warmers. Please be mindful of your health and safety, and visit the designated stores after reviewing the details below.

[Important Notes]

1. This event will run from Saturday, December 14, 2024, until supplies run out. Please check the available pickup times at each store in the following guide before visiting. (Operating hours and pickup times may differ by location.)
2. Even if you are not a member of the official fan club, anyone attending the rally can receive food (or beverages) and hand warmers on a first-come, first-served basis. Just mention that you are ‘Uena’ at the store.
3. The event will end once supplies are exhausted, so please take note.
4. While real-time updates on the availability of supplies may not be possible, the status will be updated in the original announcement once it is confirmed at the store. Please understand that there may be some delays in updating, depending on the situation on the ground.

— EDAM Entertainment

| Daum Cafe

Netizens praised IU for taking a stance and helping her protesting fans. They hope IU’s actions will encourage more celebrities to use their platform for good.

IU currently trending in South Korea “아이유 언니” or “Sister IU” because IU and her agency provide free food and hot packs at designated restaurants for those attending President Yoon’s impeachment rally tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/SpeSCiHfAZ

— nyanya (@liltweetyxx) December 13, 2024

IU and Edam entertainment will support food packs and hot packs for those attending the protest starting tomorrow which fan club members & non-members can claim.

They wish everyone will 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 stance at one of the most critical period for her country can't be easy…BUT she is IU after all.

She is paving the way for her other idols to come forward & join. More power to her! https://t.co/V6lB0RV9Pa

— ❖ASTRAL BLAST⁴ˣ⁴ ✭ 솔라 ℂ𝕆𝕃𝕆𝕌ℝ𝕊 ✭ (@AstralBlasts) December 13, 2024

IU prepared hot packs, foods, drinks for uaena (even non uaena) going to the protest/rallies in the cold tomorrow 😭 she's the best 😭 https://t.co/zub1PYM8Y0 pic.twitter.com/sPsqPVsQTr

— 시카유 🐥 (@melloviciousiu) December 13, 2024

IU is truly K-Pop royalty!

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