Celebrities react to court's decision to oust Yoon

Actor Shin So-yul's Instagram Story / Captured from Shin's Instagram account

The Constitutional Court's decision to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol from office has sparked reactions from celebrities on social media.

"A day when both I and the country are saved," singer Lee Seung-hwan posted on social media. "Our Constitution is precise, and our democracy is strong. Long live South Korea!" Lee has been outspoken about his support for Yoon's impeachment. The singer performed at a candlelit vigil calling for impeachment in Yeouido last December and again at a similar event in downtown Seoul on March 27, singing to advocate for Yoon's removal.

Actors Shin So-yul, Lee Dong-wook and Kim Ji-woo, as well as singer JK Kim Dong-wook also shared their opinions.

"Congratulations to everyone," Shin So-yul said in an Instagram Story. "Let's all work hard and live upright lives together from now on. Spring is here now."

Along with the message, she uploaded a photo showing her watching the live broadcast of the Constitutional Court's ruling. In December, she shared a photo from a rally calling for Yoon's impeachment, and wrote, "Singing 'Into the New World' with great energy." The K-pop band Girls' Generation's song "Into the New World" has been one of theme songs among young protesters.

Actor Kim Ji-woo / Courtesy of Imculture

Actor Lee Dong-wook shared a message on the fan communication platform Bubble, saying, "Ah, it's finally spring. Winter was way too long," while actor Kim Ji-woo wrote on her Instagram Story: "The migraine that had been bothering me for a while disappeared as if by magic after hearing the verdict."

Singer JK Kim Dong-wook / captured from Facebook

Not all celebrities welcomed the court's decision.

Singer JK Kim Dong-wook, who has openly supported Yoon, expressed a contrasting view.

"Whenever I see videos predicting that Korea will collapse by 2060, I used to think, 'No way, not so soon,' trying to hold onto some hopeful thoughts that things would change before then. But now? My perspective has shifted — I now believe Korea could collapse even faster than the world predicts," he wrote on his social media.

"To our 20s and 30s!!! I applaud and cheer for your efforts in fighting against anti-national forces and opposing impeachment. Although we’ve reached a reality that feels more despairing than hopeful, I think we need to keep questioning what ignites our passion and what keeps us alive."