BTS and Bong Joon-ho Highlighted in Korean Election Exit Poll Countdown: “Let’s Move Forward Together”

Redefining Democracy: MBC’s Election Coverage on June 3

On June 3, MBC delivered an innovative election broadcast titled “Back to Democracy, Choice 2025.” The program integrated AI-enhanced visuals that artfully connected South Korea’s historical struggles for democracy to contemporary cultural achievements. As the clock struck 7:58 PM, Korea’s leading networks — KBS, MBC, and SBS — were poised to unveil the anticipated joint exit poll results, showcasing familiar faces from Korea’s cultural landscape.

One of the highlights featured BTS’s leader RM, whose powerful message from his 2018 address at the United Nations General Assembly resonated deeply. His powerful words, “Instead of dreaming while looking at the stars, let’s all take one more step forward, ” were presented to motivate voters and reflect South Korea’s evolving position on the global stage.

Bong Joon-ho's historic Oscar win with Parasite.

Furthermore, the broadcast showcased Bong Joon-ho’s groundbreaking moment at the 92nd Academy Awards, where his film Parasite made history by clinching four major Oscars, including Best Picture, the first for any non-English language film. This segment illustrated the powerful link between artistic excellence and civic duty.

The emotional presentation captivated audiences, merging the realms of art, music, and political involvement into a distinctly Korean narrative.

Exit Poll Results and Insights

In tandem with the cultural segments, the joint exit poll results revealed that Lee Jae-myung was leading with 51.7% of the votes, while Kim Moon-soo followed with 39.3%, showcasing a substantial 12.4-point difference. Candidates like Lee Jun-seok, Kwon Young-kook, and Song Jin-ho trailed significantly, garnering 7.7%, 1.3%, and 0.1% respectively.

This comprehensive poll, conducted by the reputable Korea Research, Ipsos, and Hankook Research International, surveyed over 80, 000 voters across 325 polling stations nationwide and reported a margin of error of ±0.8% at a 95% confidence level.

Revenue figures for K-Pop groups like BLACKPINK and EXO.

The inclusion of cultural icons such as BTS and Bong Joon-ho highlighted the program’s message: Korea’s journey toward democracy and its ascent in the global community is a collective effort. It calls upon all citizens to “take one more step forward” in this shared quest for progress.

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