K-Pop Idols Who Publicly Condemned South Korea's President

[@SofondaCox69]

Chaeyeons response is perfect. As a citizen it is a duty to be critical of those in power. Do politics because politics will always do you.

[@VanCityHapa]

I didn’t see her being critical of Moon Jae In during his numerous gaffes and scandals. Where was she? Or is she just your typical Leftoid anti conservative commie progressive whos been brainwashed by mainstream media?

[@AlexiTalksAbout]

Idols helping fans is so heartwarming, I hope news spreads and more people do similar things in the future in these sad circumstances

[@juelitran]

Having IU and New Jeans help providing food for the protesters is really heartwarming.

[@jasminirauch4322]

nj desperate for reputation 🤣🤣🤣

[@Marigold-n7x]

No they're supporting communism

[@mautre]

I HIGHLY DOUBT NJs did it sincerely out of the goodness of their hearts!!! 😂 They 100% did it for "ATTENTION" and to try and fake looking good to the public!!! 🙄

[@Being_a_bean]

I see lots of comments saying nj is just doing this for attention but nevertheless it’s still a good deed and I am proud of their decision ❤😊

[@beniirama4076]

because thats what they really good at; attention seeker. anything to make sure they got public attention afterbalk their drama

[@WhippedForJeonJungkook]

For kpop idols if they speak out about political issues, this can result in public backlash for them which should not be the case because they are all entitled to their own opinions just like everyone is and should be free to voice them

[@vony_baby]

This right here

[@Gojo_ki_pooookie]

But we shouldnt be surprised since being a public figure they r more prone to the backlash from people who dont have same opinion.

[@NovemberRain-7]

Poor kpop idols can't even have a basic human right, like dating, without getting de@th threats or risk of getting kicked out from their group/agency (Riize guy from SM is the most recent example). The hatred is so massive for even such little things...So, I don't blame any kpop artists if they refuse to give any political opinion.

[@S.N_21]

Yeah

[@TEAM__POSEID0N]

Absolutely they should have the right and freedom to speak out about political issues...if they want to. As for "backlash"...the "public" has no obligation to like or support anything an idol says. So if an idol says something stupid or something the public doesn't like, they'll get "backlash". In this case, they really didn't say anything bravely or strongly anyway. The president is extremely UNPOPULAR and martial law is extremely UNPOPULAR...so when the idols make some expressions that generally support the POPULAR position it's not likely that they will get any "backlash". In fact, if they had made statements that strongly support the president and martial law...then they would have gotten huge "backlash" from the public. The video is misleading. It tries to make it sound like the idols are leading the people and influencing the people with strong political statements. That did not happen. The idols are just in line with the general popular opinion of the public and normal people. They aren't leading or influencing anything.

[@피리를-불어라]

I love Chaeyeon's music a lot, it's really great to see her and others speak up like that. She seems like a genuinely good person

[@KpopChick_ttv]

I think it is a good thing that kpop artists are making their voices heard on any number of issues. The global impact of kpop makes what they say matter to many around the world. If a fan or follower agrees or disagrees with what they say that's ok. It doesn't mean they shouldn't say it. I am proud to be a member of society that stands up for what is right and is not afraid to say it.

[@TEAM__POSEID0N]

The report is quite misleading. In reality, nobody said anything particularly risky. Almost all of the images and video clips showing idols speaking into mics really have no connection to the current events. They're just random clips and images from past unrelated things. The narration of the video is talking about idols "speaking out" and "condemning the president" and stuff like that while showing the clips and images...but the clips and images are not showing that because most of the clips and images are from totally unrelated events. And the real words spoken by the idols sort of related to the martial law (M.L.) scandal are basically just telling people to be safe and to not catch cold or they're just a bit ambiguous. The president is already super unpopular, so it's not like the president is going to go after idols for generally giving warm wishes to the people of the country. Like the report about I.M., they make it seem like he was speaking out against the president, but all he did was read an announcement that the radio show gave him to read when M.L. was declared and then the report said that he looked "visibly shaken". Who wouldn't look visibly shaken? It's not something any normal person would celebrate.

[@sofia0181]

My friend, who is korean but lived in the same country as me, was so stressed. She sent me a text when he was impeached telling me, she was so happy and relieved. Most kpop idols are South korean citizens, of course they have the right to share their thoughts and opinions on the situation!

[@sandym4839]

Stressed about what? The prime minister was trying to save the country. Ignorance is not bliss. It is usually not what it seems.

[@RianaSylviaEmper]

​@@sandym4839How did he try to save the country? Who was threatenting the country?

[@CBrown-io9js]

Idols were allowed to speak, because their companies would have lost money from cancelled events under martial law. Entertainers aren't political experts, they are entertainers.

[@TEAM__POSEID0N]

Well, almost all of the clips and images of idols speaking shown in this video are totally unrelated and are random clips/images from past unrelated events. The video narration talks about "speaking out" and stuff like that while the images are shown, which is misleading. None of the idols really said anything risky or brave. 90% or more of the population was against the President and martial law anyway. And the idols didn't say anything strongly. Like the first example of I.M. announcing the martial law declaration when it happened (because the radio show gave him the announcement to read) and then looking "visibly shaken" has nothing to do with the video title ("publicly condemned south korea's president"). Nothing in the report really matches that title or the misleading video narration. One of the first images they show is BTS members in front of a mic. But BTS was not involved in any public statements or announcements relevant to the situation.

[@una-ls6nx]

My political science teacher was telling us about this in class today

[@ro-zeea.8734]

Loved my poli Sci class. 😊

[@vedantkakade7358]

6:21 Despite getting lot of hate from k netz . Still Everglow manage to help the knetizens. Everglow has such a big big heart. And happy that they are the most talked among knetz specially Mia . Hope they will receive positive response from Koreans and international fans.

[@boomingbob1579]

IU always the most generous

[@howjealousareyouisalreadys7209]

So proud of NewJeans! Going through the hardest time in their short career of two years. Not having anyone backing them up and being targeted by everyone but still daring to do something like this is really courageous and brave

[@ro-zeea.8734]

110% in agreement with your statement.

[@leechaeyeonfanboy1944]

Not trying to be a hater, its a great way for them to gain empathy from the general public by doing all this. Felt like its a publicity stunt for them to gain actually.

[@jasminirauch4322]

🤢🤮🤢🤮

[@mautre]

​@@leechaeyeonfanboy1944 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@LexandraLoaiza]

@@leechaeyeonfanboy1944so IU too?

[@Gojo_ki_pooookie]

The idols have EVERY right to voice their opinions. A little bit of backlash is expected when they do so, from the opposing party. Heck, even if we have a different political opinion in our OWN household, we get sarcastic remarks from our own family too😂

[@Soyeji-h5c]

As a citizen she is right.

[@LethaboAkinlusi-r1t]

South Korea!, what is happening with you this year from dating rumors to boycott from boycott to the mistreatment in the military y'all known what I'm talking about, this is just sickening let's come together ❤❤

[@today_what]

3:15 '꺼져라' 라는 의미는 1. '전등을 끄다' 라는 의미도 있고 2. '(눈 앞에서) 사라져라' 라는 의미도 있습니다. 2번의 의미로 쓰일 때는 보통 분노의 감정을 포함합니다. 위 시집에서는 1번의 의미로 쓰인 것입니다. 지드래곤이 어떤 의미로 썼는지는 본인만이 알겠지만, 보통 이런 상황에선 2번의 의미로 추측할 수가 있죠. - 지나가던 한국인이

[@KpopStan-TMF]

FINALLY, THEY CAN SPEAK UP! FIGHTING FOR ALL OF YOU GUYS!!

[@joeblack3623]

Never heard any of them.

[@ioutsoldurfavs]

bro embarrassed his whole country in front of the world😭, i think he should be fired or whatever fancy word ppl call it.

[@selinacastillo7185]

IU is so GENEROUS. ABSOLUTELY love her

[@umarmalik5467]

iu😍

[@salinajonejano]

kpop groups and soloist are amazing i just hope they are okay the whole country

[@aoiumenokouji4172]

Idols risking their whole careers to do what's right for the citizens because they are humans first and foremost while ablume went to LA to torment Keena some more during all of this. Y'all keep saying ablume and new jeans changing the industry when all ablume did was set up Keena, and run away from Korea the minute they could have changed their whole reputation in Korea by standing with the citizens. Even New Jeans having the public turn on them, New Jeans still supported the people but ablume ran. ablume's actions will be noted by their peers in the industry and they will have an even harder time. Lemme guess, they'll spin it as 'they are the victims' or 'the evil company made them leave'.

[@TEAM__POSEID0N]

I don't think anyone really risked anything. The "report" here is very misleading. Yoon is very unpopular in Korea. Obviously the idols...just like 90% of the entire population did not agree with the martial law declaration and it was defeated by the parliament very quickly. The video shows random clips of idols speaking into microphones and makes it seem like the clips are showing them speaking in clear opposition to the president. But almost all of the clips are all from random past events that have no relationship to the president or martial law. The one that showed I.M. during the radio interview may be related to the actual event, but he didn't really say anything in condemnation of martial law or the president. He was given a statement to read announcing the declaration of martial law...and then the report says he was "visibly shaken". That's it. And idols aren't risking anything by telling people to be safe and not catch colds. I'm not saying the idols are doing anything wrong. But the title and theme of this video report doesn't really match the facts.

[@aoiumenokouji4172]

@TEAM__POSEID0N they literally being targeted by Yoon's Goons as we speak. They literally murked an investigator that was about to spill about the dior bag bribery. It is dangerous and does set a precedence for them to get political when they aren't. Under mining their risk when because 'everyone else' doing it doesn't change the risks involved when the smoke clears. And when it does? ablume straight up ran to the US to go terrorize Keena some more is what people will remember. Def could have used the plane fare to feed some citizens but we already know ablume the ones that have been selfish and greedy the whole time so of course they sight seeing in the states the same time as Keena and will play dumb about it.

[@TEAM__POSEID0N]

@@aoiumenokouji4172 Interesting. Do you have any actual evidence showing that they are being targeted by "Yoon's Goons as we speak"....or is that still in the rumor stage? How would you know whether it's "Yoon's Goons" or HYBE's goons? I suspect that Yoon and his supporters have bigger worries to focus on. I get that Kpop fans like to make up fan-fiction and then start believing that their fan fiction is reality. But I live in a world where evidence actually matters. I don't know who "ablume" and "keena" are or what connection they have to Yoon and martial law. Update: Oh...you're talking about the new fifty-fifty stuff. If you think Yoon and the government are focusing on this kind of stuff, you're obviously trapped inside a Kpop fantasy bubble.

[@kimberlyvuong6396]

Lee chaeyeon ❤

[@vony_baby]

I enjoy watching your videos. You make sure you get all the right information, and if not, you find a way to fit in the right information. Keep up the good work

[@KazeNoYurei]

Understandably, they can't or shouldn't speak on matters in other countries. No, not because of a lack of knowledge, but because it's not their country regardless of how big their popularity or platform is. In Korea, however, speak freely it's your home it's your country, and no one can and should take that from you!

[@BEcauseILoveYooh]

Why did declare martial law in the 1st place?

[@ashantythegreat3231]

Exactly!

[@Wony0uny]

I don’t why people think kpop idols can speak on political issues and allegedly they said baby monster couldn’t come out of Japan

[@haseulverse]

YVES AND HYEJU MENTIONED STAN LOONA

[@user-eg3hi4ef2p]

This declartion is amazing the contury is disgusting im disgusted by the reactions everyone one o went against him should be in jail LIFE NO PAROLE THESE PEOPLE IN HIS CONTURY SHOULDVE HAVE LISTENED AND OBEYED

[@Pink_bobacat]

Yikes that's disturbing😰

[@atinydeobij1024]

WOOYOUNG 🙏🏼

[@unicorngirl310]

Under 4 hrs gang🖐️

[@debbiemassicotte9201]

Hey!! Bts has not commented DONT SHOW THEIR PHOTO

[@ristocrats247]

Yoom suk yeol president for life!!!! 😘

[@BarromProskourine-rq5bc]

Why am I always here early?

[@NemoTheBeastGamer]

I heard the Americans forced him to do this so they could subvert parliament and send South Korean arms to Ukraine. This is probably true.

[@CutiePie-v9r]

NewJeans 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻😭😭😭

[@Lizzyses]

Hyejuuuuuu Yvesssss

[@ScarletFoxyt]

Newjeans are so kind and good, but that one group eh could never

[@antonimenton1]

Me when I am delusional

[@howjealousareyouisalreadys7209]

@@antonimenton1 how is it delusional? NewJeans have always been supportive

[@jasminirauch4322]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@mautre]

​@@howjealousareyouisalreadys7209 Supportive of their insane "mama"...

[@lenyjo_]

wht 1 group?

[@JohnT2088]

This channel is fill with exageration. Bunch of lies more than facts 😂

[@TEAM__POSEID0N]

Yes, it's a case of false captioning of images and exaggeration through interpretation. Virtually none of the celebrity/idol images and scenes shown as clips have any connection with the martial law and impeachment situation. They're just random clips from unrelated past events. I feel bad for people who rely on Kpop gossip channels for "news". In this case, they had many situations where the "report" claims that "so and so spoke out against the president"...then deeper in the report it turns out they really didn't say anything. For example, in the first case shown, all that happened was that I.M. simply was on a radio show and given an announcement to read about the declaration of martial law and was "visibly shaken up". Obviously, most idols wouldn't be happy about martial law. But they weren't really making public speeches condemning the president. Like the random clip of Jimin and BTS at a microphone was shown as though it had some connection to this report. But it was totally unrelated.

[@gerlan201]

Lol teenagers with lightstick pushing their political opinions😂 And NJeans opinions are a barometer for what is stupid

[@ro-zeea.8734]

So by you saying "standing up for what's right..." what is the right thing? Because the same Kpop "fans" turn their blind eye to the abuse this entertainers go through and put up with. The fact they are NOT marketed as people but as objects; objects to own and control is ok? If the entertainers were to speak out about it, you and I know, they would get pummeled by this so called "fans". The fact if they are to be found out to be dating or even smoking they will get pummeled as well. Can they talk openly about that? That is just 1 example.

[@hayleebradshaw7036]

Early!!!

[@JohnSmith762A11B]

I don't know why so many people get angry at artists or celebrities voicing their political opinions. You don't lose your right to speak or protest just because you choose an artist's career. Artists are not dumb and generally are some of the most politically aware people in any society.

[@WolfLadyHali]

Because usually idols or artists in general have a lot of influence and if they will carelessly voice an oppinion that they did not investigated deeply enough they can definetly case harm, as their fans tend to accept their opinions without second checking. It seems that this case was special though because it was not so complicated as the president really had so little suoport for his actions, even some of his own political party voted against the military rule, and also the consequences will affect them directly, unlike commenting on some far away politics, so they had more urgency to comment

[@wwxnho9894]

And in America that's just how exactly democrats get mad at republicans for saying something, when democrats actually say a lot themselves. Let people voice their opinions freely without getting mad just because the opinion is different.

[@TEAM__POSEID0N]

Some people get angry when opinions they don't agree with are voiced by artists or celebrities. Those same people usually love it when opinions they agree with are voiced by artists or celebrities. The hypocrisy is pervasive on both sides of any issue when it comes to artists or celebrities speaking out. "Good" opinion = good celebrity. "Bad" opinion = bad celebrity. That's how most people see things. In reality, SOME artists are very thoughtful, insightful, well-read and well-informed. Many are not. Many just go with the group-think flow of whatever sub-culture they are part of and don't want to offend people who can make or break their careers. It's also not unusual that some celebrities are paid or rewarded for saying things to influence the public in one direction or another. In general, virtually nobody really thinks that artists and celebrities don't have a RIGHT to speak or protest. What a lot of people don't like is the attitude that a famous person's opinion is more valid or important than anyone else's opinion just because they're famous or that a famous person's opinion can't be criticized because they're famous. Criticism of an opinion is different from saying that someone has no right to an opinion.

[@MissKoolubsyouu]

Can someone explain what is martial law and why everyone hates it

[@YaseminLoveÖmer]

Martial law means, all rules by military and president, no national assembly, or others institution

[@MissKoolubsyouu]

@@YaseminLoveÖmer can you tell me how is it harmful to civilians. I'm sorry I just don't know more about it 😔

[@powbobs]

Seriously? Educate yourself.

[@powbobs]

@@MissKoolubsyouu How do you not understand that the military and president taking over the country is scary af?

[@Domini86]

​@MissKoolubsyouu it means regular civilians won't have rights for the duration of Martial Law

[@beol_uv]

Second

[@hoangpham-ny9gu]

Third

[@MarkChappell-f8c]

I have $1.8 trillion in S Korean sto!en funds , who do I return it to, please. Yoon or his wife?