G-Dragon Responds to President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Martial Law Declaration and Impeachment Vote Criticism

G-Dragon’s December 14 Post Captures Attention

On the evening of December 14, G-Dragon, the internationally acclaimed K-pop icon, shared a captivating post on his secondary Instagram account. He accompanied the words, “Love meee, don’t make me cryyy” with a compelling image of himself passionately singing in what appears to be a dressing room. The lyrics referenced are taken from the popular song “Coward”by the band Buzz.

(241214) UPDATE @ 8lo8lo8lowme Instagram postSTREAM HOME SWEET HOME#GDRAGONxHomeSweetHome #GDRAGON2024 #지드래곤 @IBGDRGN pic.twitter.com/fYDUhn5Zkx

— G-DRAGON INTERNATIONAL (@gdragonintl) December 14, 2024

One particularly entertaining highlight from the post is G-Dragon’s playful imitation of Min Kyung-hoon’s renowned vocal technique, where he humorously holds the microphone to his forehead—an iconic move associated with Kyung-hoon’s signature falsetto.

Context of Political Commentary

Earlier, G-Dragon had attracted significant attention for what many perceived as a critical stance towards the recent declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk-yeol. On December 4, writer and musician Ha Sang-wook shared a screenshot of his poem titled “Just go away on your own, please,” leading to widespread conjecture regarding its intended critique of the president.

President Yoon’s declaration of martial law came during a live address on the night of December 3, which sparked considerable public dissent. However, this declaration was rescinded in the early hours of December 4, following the National Assembly’s approval to lift it.

In the midst of this political turmoil, the speculation intensified when G-Dragon liked Ha Sang-wook’s post, indicating his possible discontent with the government’s actions. As protests erupted outside the National Assembly demanding President Yoon’s impeachment, G-Dragon focused on promoting peace through his December 6 upload of a video labeled “Love and Peace.”

The Vote for Impeachment

On December 14, the political climate shifted as the National Assembly held a pivotal vote regarding the impeachment motion against President Yoon. The motion successfully passed with 204 votes in favor, 85 against, three abstentions, and eight invalid votes cast by 300 lawmakers. Many protesters celebrated the outcome singing anthem-like songs, including Girls’ Generation’s “Into the New World” and G-Dragon’s own track, “Crooked.”

In a daring and enigmatic move during this time of public celebration, G-Dragon cited the lyrics from Buzz’s “Coward,”stating “Don’t make me cry.” This seemingly cryptic gesture has piqued curiosity regarding its deeper meaning.

Recent Releases and Future Projects

In a thrilling return to the music scene after a seven-year hiatus, G-Dragon has recently unveiled his solo tracks “POWER” and “HOME SWEET HOME.” Additionally, he is collaborating with producer Kim Tae-ho to launch a new variety show, tentatively titled “GD and Friends,” which is expected to premiere next year.

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