In a significant turn of events, many Korean celebrities have made their voices heard during the rally calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. This display of support has sparked widespread attention and raised questions about the role of celebrities in political affairs.

"Celebrity Solidarity in the Face of Political Tensions"

Veteran Singer Lee Seung-hwan's Act of Solidarity

Veteran singer Lee Seung-hwan, who had previously canceled his concert shows due to President Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law, held a free concert in front of the National Assembly on Saturday. He sang many of his hit songs and replaced the words with "impeachment," showing his firm stance. He stated, "I'm a professional singer for Korean presidents' impeachment protests." This is not his first such act; he had also staged a concert in 2016 during mass protests calling for former president Park Geun-hye's impeachment. His words carry weight, as he represents a generation with a sense of reality. He hopes that the day will come when such rallies and donations are no longer necessary.

His concert became a symbol of support, with people gathering to show their unity. The atmosphere was charged, and his performance added to the momentum of the impeachment movement.

Girl Group NewJeans' Act of Kindness

Members of the girl group NewJeans, although not present at the rally in person, showed their support in a unique way. They prepaid for 110 rolls of gimbap, 250 drinks, and 200 bowls of different types of hot soup at several restaurants around the National Assembly neighborhood. This gesture was aimed at providing free food for rally participants with a "K-pop lightstick." Their message was clear: "Korea is really cold. We prepared warm food for you so we hope you keep yourself full." Their actions demonstrated that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Their support extended beyond just the physical act of providing food. They expressed their solidarity through social media, saying, "We're watching everything. We see that so many idol fans are making an effort, not just the Bunnies. We support you. We hope you stay safe." This showed that they were closely following the events and were committed to standing by their fans.

Singers IU and Yuri's Act of Care

Singers IU and Yuri of Girls' Generation also prepared food and hand warmers for their fans participating in the rally. IU's agency EDAM Entertainment said on Friday, "We prepared food and hand warmers in hopes that Uaena's frozen hands will be warmed even just a little while they hold their I-Ke at the rallies in this cold weather." Uaena is the name of IU's fan club, and I-Ke is the name of the fan club's lightsticks. A total of 200 packets of bread, 200 cups of coffee or other drinks, 100 packets of tteok, and 200 bowls of gukbap have been prepaid by the singer's agency. These acts of care showed their concern for their fans and their willingness to support them in difficult times.

Yuri also prepaid for rolls of gimbap, which fans could claim as long as they were carrying Girls' Generation lightsticks. This further demonstrated their unity and support for the cause.

K-pop Stars' Social Media Voices

K-pop stars, who usually remain silent on sensitive political issues, also voiced their opinions on social media. Former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae-yeon wrote, "Am I not in a position to talk politics? Then what position is appropriate to talk about politics? As a citizen and as a person, I'll decide for myself. I'll say what I want when I want." Her words showed that even within the K-pop industry, there are those who are willing to speak out and express their views.

Ateez's Wooyoung also expressed his feelings on social media with a candle emoji, representing a candlelight vigil. He said, "Sometimes it's tough not being able to say what you truly feel." His post featured Girls' Generation's debut song "Into the New World," which was sung continuously by the protestors on Saturday. This showed that music can be a powerful tool for expressing emotions and solidarity.

The actions of these Korean celebrities have not only shown their support for the impeachment cause but have also highlighted the influence that they can have in society. Their acts of solidarity have inspired many and have become an important part of the political landscape.