Go Hyun-jung and Go Min-si Join G-Dragon in Lighting Candles Against “Martial Law”

Celebrity Voices Unite Against Martial Law in South Korea

Recent political unrest in South Korea has prompted several prominent figures, including actress Go Hyun-jung and musician G-Dragon, to express their dissent against the government’s declaration of martial law. Following the call to action from director Byun Young-joo, Go Hyun-jung added her voice by commenting with a candle emoji, symbolizing peaceful protest.

A Student Movement Responds

On December 6, Byun shared a statement from a student organization at Ewha Womans University, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in the face of adversity. The declaration condemned President Yoon’s martial law announcement, made on December 3, following which military forces restricted access to the National Assembly.

The students articulated their concerns, noting, “For the first time, we witnessed martial law stepping out of history textbooks. We saw soldiers’ boots at the National Assembly and guns pointed at citizens.” They urged the public, “We can no longer tolerate any deaths of our generation. Please protect the youth, the blue spring, and Seoul’s spring.”

Solidarity Among Stars

Byun, an alumna of Ewha Law School, publicly supported the students’ statement. Their collaboration in the upcoming SBS drama The Mantis highlights their shared values. Notably, just days earlier, G-Dragon displayed his disapproval by liking a post from poet Ha Sang-wook, which included a pointed message reading, “Just shut up and go away.” This post was widely interpreted as a critique of the martial law declaration.

Celebrity Reactions Amplified

Numerous celebrities are also taking a stand. Actress Lee El shared poignant reflections on the protests occurring in Gwanghwamun following martial law and subsequently posted a statement from the student council denouncing the declaration.

Rapper E Sens voiced his frustration on social media, stating, “I know nothing about politics, but how can someone who declares martial law and threatens their people lead our country? If Yoon’s martial law hadn’t been nullified, we’d all be censored and punished by now.”

Political Landscape Shifts

While President Yoon’s martial law was rescinded the morning after its declaration, the political turmoil continues, with an impeachment motion against him set for a vote on December 7. During his public address, Yoon expressed regret over the situation, asserting, “The martial law declaration stemmed from desperation as the nation’s leader, but I regret causing unease.” He assured the public that there would not be another instance of martial law.

In addition to these reactions, actress Go Min-si encouraged public involvement in candlelight rallies by posting a message suggesting a gathering time of “3 PM” alongside a candle emoji. Several organizations, including the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, are organizing major protests near the National Assembly to demand democratic reforms.

Conclusion

The combination of these celebrity endorsements and public activism reflects a growing movement against governmental overreach in South Korea. As the sentiment towards martial law becomes increasingly critical, it encourages a collective demand for transparency and accountability in leadership.

“Expel and Arrest Yoon Suk-yeol” – A collective statement from a group of over 2,500 film industry professionals, including notable figures like Bong Joon-ho and Son Ye-jin, further underscores the mounting pressure on the administration.

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