His social media exercise has triggered some buzz.
Round 10:25 PM on December 3, 2024 (KST), South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared on nationwide tv and declared “martial legislation” for the primary time since 1979, solely to withdraw it six hours later after extreme backlash from the general public and a profitable Nationwide Meeting movement to nullify the order.
Whereas the martial legislation declaration has triggered vital disruptions in all facets of the nation, together with the leisure trade, celebrities haven’t been as vocal in criticizing President Yoon as most people. However it seems that BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon may need hinted at his stance.
On December 4, KST, author Ha Sang Wook posted an image of his poem on social media, which learn, “Please, simply go away by yourself.” This line was taken from Ha’s poetry assortment, Not Turning Off the Lights Earlier than Mendacity on the Mattress.
Whereas the put up didn’t straight point out President Yoon or the martial legislation declaration, given its timing, many understood it to be directed at Yoon Suk Yeol. It additionally mirrored the rising requires the South Korean President’s impeachment, each among the many public and throughout political events.
Apparently, G-Dragon’s Instagram account was noticed amongst those that “appreciated” the put up, resulting in speculations that it was his means of exhibiting assist for the Korean public’s present sentiments.
Whereas G-Dragon’s response could be speculative at greatest now, his music took heart stage whereas the general public handled the sudden shock of the martial legislation declaration. Within the hours following the announcement, G-Dragon’s 2013 album Coup D’état grew to become the highest searched time period on South Korean serps. Key phrases associated to the album additionally dominated Melon‘s search rankings, changing into essentially the most searched phrases at the moment.
In the meantime, different idols like BIBI and MONSTA X‘s I.M. have been considerably unintentionally roped into the martial legislation declaration state of affairs. Learn extra about it right here.
