Yoon Suk-yeol Impeached: Reactions from Korean Celebrities

On December 14, 2024, the National Assembly of South Korea voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, with the vote taking place at 4 PM. All 300 members of the assembly participated in the voting process. The results showed 204 votes in favor, 85 against, 3 abstentions, and 8 invalid votes, leading to the approval of the impeachment motion. Following this decision, President Yoon has been suspended from his duties, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stepping in as acting president.

Immediately after the impeachment was confirmed, actor Ahn Bo-hyun expressed his excitement on a private messaging platform, posting multiple thumbs-up emojis with the message, "It passed!!!!!". P.O (표지훈), a member of Block B and actor, shared with fans, "Hoo, we can breathe a sigh of relief. Let’s all have a happier evening today!" He later posted a photo of a candle on his personal social media.

Actor Kim Jae-wook shared a video of Leonardo DiCaprio clapping from a film on his social media, reflecting his joy, while singer Park Hyo-shin wrote, "I pray that today can be a comfort to us more than any words can express."

Actor Lee Dong-wook also shared a screenshot of himself listening to Girls' Generation's "Into the New World" on the fan community platform Bubble, stating, "It feels like spring is getting closer. I hope you all have a warm end to the year." Previously, after a rally for impeachment, he had sent a message encouraging warmth and hope, quoting, "Take me to the magic of the moment on a glory night where the children of tomorrow dream away in the wind of change."

Additionally, actress Park Ji-young captured a moment of herself watching the news coverage and wrote, "Impeachment confirmed. We did it, everyone!" Former B.A.P member Jung Dae-hyun expressed his support for those protesting in the cold, urging them to stay warm and drink hot tea.

Broadcaster Hong Seok-cheon posted a photo of a flower basket on his Instagram with the message, "Congratulations, you worked hard!" Actress Ok Ja-yeon attended the protest and shared a photo of herself giving a thumbs-up. Seohyun from Girls' Generation added a line from the song "Into the New World" alongside a book by author Han Kang, saying, "We will be together no matter how long it takes."

Many other celebrities have also taken to social media to express their joy over the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.