Singer Kim Heung-gook responded directly to criticism that he had attended a rally opposing the arrest of President Yoon Seok-yeol.

On the 3rd, Kim Heung-gook responded to a comment left on his YouTube channel, ‘Kim Heung-gook Deulidae TV’, with, “Who are you?”. One netizen responded to Kim Heung-gook by commenting, “Disgrace to the Marine Corps! Disgrace to the Korean entertainment industry! Disgrace to the Korean people! This is Kim Heung-gook”.

Another netizen then responded, “After the Chae Sang-byeong incident, the Marine Corps seniors and juniors decided not to recognize Kim Heung-gook as a Marine anymore. When someone said, “Please don’t mention my Marine seniors and juniors ever again at political gatherings,” Kim Heung-gook responded, “Are you the only ones who are Marines?”

Earlier, in response to sharp comments left on Kim Heung-gook’s Marine Corps-related videos, people responded, “You live well,” and “You do well.”

Meanwhile, Kim Heung-gook raised his voice in attending a rally to “Stop the illegal arrest of President Yoon Seok-yeol” held near the presidential residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 2nd.

He said, “I’m being attacked on YouTube every day,” and “Some people call ‘Tiger Butterfly’ (one of Kim Heung-gook’s hit songs) a ‘martial law butterfly,’ and some call it a ‘civil rebellion butterfly,’ so I can’t live without it. I don‘t know how South Korea has become like this,“ he said. ”They say this week is a critical week for protecting South Korea and President Yoon Seok-yeol. If we just join forces a little more, we can save South Korea.“

Kim Heung-guk then said, ”I respect and love those who are shouting that martial law is legal and impeachment is invalid. You are the owners of South Korea. All seniors and juniors from the Marine Corps all over the country and the world, come to Hannam-dong.“

Meanwhile, the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) attempted to execute an arrest warrant on the 3rd for the charges of instigation of a rebellion and obstruction of the right to exercise rights by abuse of power, but withdrew around 1:30 p.m.
Reporter Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com misty82@donga.com