On December 13, a day earlier than the impeachment vote in opposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol, a number of Democratic Party lawmakers, together with Floor Leader Park Chan Dae, gathered on the steps of the National Assembly constructing in Yeouido, Seoul. Holding mild sticks of their palms, they demonstrated their resolve to push for the president’s impeachment.
This was following tendencies of protesters holding up lightsticks from varied Okay-pop fandoms in the course of the protest demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment. Last week, lots of of 1000’s gathered throughout Seoul for the rallies with Okay-pop followers bringing their lightsticks as an alternative of the normal candles.
This development went viral on-line as Okay-pop followers confirmed off their repurposed lightstick and even politician Lee Hoon Gi purchased a light-weight stick to hitch the general public on this motion.
Now many politicians and lawmakers have bought these lightsticks, as soon as solely used within the Okay-pop tradition, gathering collectively for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Notably, Democratic Party lawmaker Jung Jin Wook was seen holding a mild stick from NCT with a “Yoon Suk Yeol Impeachment” sticker connected to it. Lawmaker Choi Min Hee carried a NewJeans mild stick.
Other mild sticks from common artists and teams equivalent to EXO, BTS, SHINee, and IU had been additionally noticed on the scene. Alongside the Okay-pop artist mild sticks, distinctive objects like a blue star-shaped mild stick and a lengthy sword-shaped mild stick had been additionally used, including a colourful and symbolic ingredient to the protest.
Korean netizens commented:
“So cool. It seems like they’re thanking individuals of their 20s and 30s”
“I can’t see something aside from Politician Jung Cheong Rae’s sword lol.”
“These two are hilarious — the enormous indignant Winky Bong and the lightsaber.”
“I’m crying as a result of it’s so stunning. Protect democracy.”
“It’s sort of chaotic, however truthfully, this picture feels prefer it captures the essence of South Korea lol. Democratic Party members holding idol mild sticks whereas calling for impeachment — what a sight.”
“Did they collect up all of the idol-loving nieces, nephews, and cousins round them for this or what? lol.”
“Jung Cheong Rae’s sword is the good one lol. His presence is totally overwhelming.”
“I find it irresistible. It’s nice to see them perceive and interact with youth tradition like this.”
“It feels just like the adults are supporting the unconditional love of younger individuals, and for some purpose, that makes me emotional. It’s as in the event that they’re saying they’ll create a world the place younger individuals, who’ve selflessly devoted their immense like to the nation, can as soon as once more love freely and with out fear. It seems like a real second of intergenerational connection.”
“This is so good to see.”
“This is humorous however it’s additionally touching.”
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