Viral Clip: MONSTA X’s I.M Becomes First K-Pop Idol To Break “Martial Law Declaration” News

An unprecedented experience for him and all other K-Pop idols.

To the list of all his “firsts,” MONSTA X‘s I.M has now added “delivering breaking news on martial law declaration,” an unprecedented experience for him and all other K-Pop idols.

The rapper and KBS‘s Cool FM radio show host has been leading the beloved “Kiss The Radio” program starting in July 2024. As scheduled, on December 3, 2024 (KST), I.M began DJing the late-night radio broadcast, on air from 10 PM to midnight.

MONSTA X’s I.M | @im_kisstheradio/Instagram

Half an hour into the program, at around 10:30 PM, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and sending Korea into panic.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declares “Emergency Martial Law”

I.M then reported it live mid-program, becoming the first K-Pop idol to ever deliver breaking news on a President declaring martial law in realtime. Biting his lips after speaking into the mic, I.M looked like he had a lot on his mind.

Here’s breaking news. This evening, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared- has declared emergency martial law.

— I.M

As Korea tries to move past the frightening event that shook the nation overnight, I.M’s breaking news report has since drawn attention. A clip of him delivering the news has gained over 3.5M+ views:

몬키라 #아이엠 #창균 241203
🐱: 속보 전해 드립니다, 오늘 오후 윤석열 대통령이 비상계엄을 선포했습니다. pic.twitter.com/DIgSxx1xda

— 꿍순이 (@kkungsun57526) December 3, 2024

K-Pop fans felt for the idol, commenting on how “terrified” he must have been, given that he hails from Gwangju—one of the most significant cities when it comes to Korean history with martial law—and that he has three fellow MONSTA X members enlisted and serving their duties at this time.

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• “Oh, no. It must have been so frightening for him…”
• “The thing is, he has THREE hyungs enlisted right now.”
• “If he’s from Gwangju, I can only imagine how he must have felt about the news. He must have been terrified.”
• “Aw…”
• “T-T”
• “Oh, no. He’s from Gwangju, too? I can’t fathom how scared he must have felt.”
• “Aw, Changkyun! T-T”
• “He’s from Gwangju?! OMG, it must have been so frightening for him.”
• “Aigoo. He must have been so scared.”

The emergency martial law was revoked around 4:30 AM on December 4, 2024 (KST) as President Yoon presided over the Cabinet meeting to approve its lift.

Read more about what happened here:

Why Did South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declare The 6-Hour Emergency Martial Law?

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