Viral Clips Of ARTMS’s Choerry Urging French President Macron To “Quit” Spark Controversy
ARTMS, the girl group famously made up of former LOONA members Heejin, Haseul, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry, are currently on a world tour… and their recent stop in Paris became the subject of heated online discussions.
During the Paris concert, a moment involving Choerry caught widespread attention after clips showed her shouting a political statement in French.
At the request of some fans in the crowd, Choerry enthusiastically yelled, “Macron, démission!” which translates to “Macron, quit!” The chant is widely used by those who oppose Emmanuel Macron‘s presidency in France.
choerry présidente pic.twitter.com/GM8lskBrAU
— ☆ (@neohxh) October 20, 2024
In other clips, the group can be seen dancing along with the audience’s chants of asking President Macron to quit.
ALORS LÀ de toutes les choses que j’ai vues dans ma vie 😭
Choerry vibing to the audience chanting "MACRON DÉMISSION" (telling the French president to resign) 😭😭😭😭😭 #ARTMSinParis pic.twitter.com/CILVEH9qsN
— LOONA France 🌙📞🏹🐈⬛ (@loonatheworldfr) October 20, 2024
The phrase directed at French President Emmanuel Macron delighted fans who were already chanting it at the venue. However, the viral clips have since sparked debate on social media, as many believe the group was unaware of the political meaning behind the chant.
The incident has drawn mixed reactions online. While some fans found the moment amusing, others have raised concerns about the potential consequences of idols being encouraged to say things in languages they may not fully understand. Many argue that tricking idols into making political statements, even unknowingly, could put them in uncomfortable or risky positions.
please don't trick the girls into doing this 😭 https://t.co/ddUKRT6Isg
— Julie 🐈⬛ (@JUaintnoLIE) October 21, 2024
yes this is funny but in Korea even wearing the colour of a political party can get idols into a lot of shit so maybe let's not do this? https://t.co/ZG5UXLNgh4
— bri 💣 SEEING NCTYVES (@wnxwi) October 22, 2024
tricking people into saying things in ur language knowing they don’t understand what u’re telling them to say will always be weird to me https://t.co/4QUhP14wtt
— lu𝜗𝜚 short n sweet💋 (@sooyasdiorr) October 22, 2024
The incident has drawn mixed reactions online. While some fans found the moment amusing, others have raised concerns about the potential consequences of idols being encouraged to say things in languages they may not fully understand. Many argue that tricking idols into making political statements, even unknowingly, could put them in uncomfortable or risky positions.
