She was addressing a fan’s remark.
Former IZ*ONE member-turned-soloist Lee Chaeyeon has taken a agency stand amid the continued political turmoil.
On December 7, KST, Chaeyeon posted a prolonged message on a fan communication platform, immediately addressing a fan’s remark that implied she shouldn’t be vocal about politics due to her movie star standing.
You’re saying it isn’t my place to speak about politics? Then what sort of place permits somebody to speak about politics?
— Lee Chaeyeon
Lee continued her response in follow-up messages, including that she feels the urge to talk up as a result of she is a citizen, however much more so as a result of she is a star with a giant platform.
As a citizen and as a member of society, I’ll resolve for myself. I’ll elevate my voice as a result of I’m a star. I actually admire your concern, however let’s attempt to dwell in a greater world collectively. A world the place we are able to love freely.
— Lee Chaeyeon
Chaeyeon’s remarks got here within the context of South Korea’s ongoing political turmoil. Residents and opposition politicians are pushing for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment after he tried to determine martial legislation on December 3, KST. Whereas the singer’s stance was brave by itself, it has garnered much more consideration for sharply contrasting singer Lim Younger Woong’s response to comparable considerations.
On December 8, KST, a netizen posted their alleged interplay with Lim by means of Instagram DMs, asking him why he didn’t care to talk up within the present scenario. Lim surprisingly responded by saying, “Am I a politician, although? Why would I voice something?”
Lim’s response has precipitated some severe harm to his public picture, turning the Korean disenchanted in him. In distinction, Chaeyeon’s response has gained her extra help and appreciation from not solely Korean followers however from netizens all around the world.