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Near the National Assembly in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, the atmosphere was heated on December 7th as citizens protested against the rejection of President Yoon SukYeol’s impeachment motion. The rally drew an estimated 1 million people according to organizers, and 159,000 according to unofficial police estimates, with chants for democracy filling the air. News of lawmakers from the People Power Party leaving the main hall added to the calls for participation in the vote.
The entertainment industry also saw many celebrities participating in the candlelight rally. Rapper GeeGu verified his attendance, stating, “Don’t take democracy lightly.” Actor EL shared a message saying, “Warm up, reorganize, and back to the National Assembly.” Lee JuYoung, known for the film ‘Maggie’ and the drama ‘Itaewon Class,’ also shared photos of her participation.
Actor Ok JaYeon from the JTBC drama ‘The Uncanny Counter’ posted a photo of a candle on social media with the caption, “Why are people like this?” Actor Shin SoYul and musical actor Kim JiChul, a couple, urged voting through social media, while Park BoYoung indirectly cheered on her fans participating in the rally.
Singer Lee SeungHwan, along with Loossemble’s HyeJu and Yves, also expressed their thoughts and communicated with fans. Many stars, both directly and indirectly, raised their voices and showed interest in social issues.
Ultimately, at 9:26 PM, National Assembly Speaker Woo WonShik announced that the vote was not established at the main assembly. This event will remain an important example of how celebrities in Korean society are engaging with social issues. Observers are keen to see how their actions will unfold in the future.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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