Bong Tae-kyu Speaks Out Amid Impeachment Turmoil: 'Let's Not Get Tired'

On December 8, 2024, actor 봉태규 (Bong Tae-kyu) took to social media to offer words of encouragement to the public during a tumultuous political period in South Korea. He posted a brief message stating, '지치지 맙시다' ('Let's not get tired'), accompanied by a candle emoji.

His message comes in the wake of the automatic dismissal of the impeachment motion against President 윤석열 (Yoon Suk-yeol), which failed to even reach a vote. Following President Yoon's declaration of a state of emergency on December 3, the National Assembly convened on December 7 to discuss the impeachment motion after addressing a special investigation law concerning First Lady 김건희 (Kim Geon-hee).

However, members of the ruling party, 국민의힘 (People Power Party), left the assembly before the vote on the impeachment motion could take place, leading to its automatic dismissal due to insufficient attendance. As citizens took to the streets with candles in hand, expressing their disappointment, Bong Tae-kyu's message resonated as a call for resilience and solidarity.