“Youth of May” Actress Go Min Si Shows Support For Korean Protesters
As South Korea kicks off the first weekend post-martial law, with tens of thousands of citizens pouring out onto the streets in protest, demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol…
Viral Clip: South Korean President Addresses The Public For The First Time Since Martial Law
…Youth of May actress Go Min Si, who took on the role of nurse Kim Myung Hee, has since shown public support. Youth of May is set in 1980 Gwangju, where military dictator Chun Doo Hwan massacred an estimated 600 to 2,300 Koreans after implementing martial law.
The actress has taken to Instagram, posting a Stories update that read, “3 PM.”
The candle emoji was an obvious clue linking the update to the national protest happening at 3 PM in front of the South Korean National Assembly.
네, 국회 앞에서 윤석열 대통령 퇴진을 촉구하는 집회가 본격적으로 시작됐습니다.https://t.co/tqM0s8eu8q
— MBC News (MBC뉴스) (@mbcnews) December 7, 2024
A protest calling for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol has officially begun in front of the National Assembly.
— MBC News
As one of the first handful of Korean celebrities to publicly express their stance on the situation, Go Min Si’s update is receiving tremendous praise.
- “She has always been very vocal.”
- “Myung Hee-ssi! Go Min Si is such an incredible actress.”
- “This could not have been an easy move to make as a celebrity. She’s so amazing. What a woman.”
- “Wow…”
- “She’s amazing.”
- “How cool!”
- “Rooting for Go Min Si.”
- “She’s such an incredible person.”
- “My Myung Hee!”
- “She has my utmost respect.”
In addition to Go Min Si, over 2,500 K-Movie industry workers and 77 film organizations have also put forth an official statement condemning the declaration of martial law. Actors, like Moon So Ri and directors, like Bong Joon Ho, have reportedly signed the statement calling for the suspension and dismissal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office.
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