American Expat Explorer Explains K-Pop Political Protests in Korea!
American Expat Explorer Explains K-Pop Political Protests in Korea!
After living in South Korea for 14 years, I am absolutely amazed at the political events happening in this country! From impeachments hearing, to K-pop protests, there have been some experiences to note here in this country. But what fascinates me is how K-pop now has a big influence in politics. And I don’t mean K-pop influences people to vote in Korea, but how K-pop stars are now voicing their opinions and standing with the Korean people! As an American expat having lived in Korea for 14 years, this is truly an amazing event to witness in the history of Korea!
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The political landscape in Korea these days is very exciting, As an American expat, it's so interesting to witness such a historical event that may never come to pass again! What do you all think about these times?!
President Yoon's No-Fly Ban: https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1172237.html
President Yoon's likely scenarios: https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20241205050097
K-pop artists joining protests: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/398_388120.html
둘째, 대한민국은 양심에 따라 믿는 바를 표현할 수 있는 자유가 보장된 나라입니다. 지금의 시위도 그 자유를 지키고 더 확대하기 위한 것입니다. 프란시스님이 시위에 참가 하든 아니든 저는 님의 선택을 존중하고 한국 정부도 이를 비자 발급의 기준으로 삼지는 않을 것이라고 생각합니다
the very same events in about 8 yrs ago, many foreigners also appeared at the place to see what happened as watchers !
셋째, 한국인들도 그리고 민주(정치)제도도 완벽할 수는 없습니다 한 가지 확실한 것은 역사적으로 한국인들은 불의에 저항하여 더 낳은 세상(정치제도)을 만들려 했고 이 "갑작스런 비상계엄" 사태는 함께모인 국민들의 저항으로 빠르게 정상화 될 것입니다. 산책하며 생각도 같이 하게하는 영상 재미있게 보고 있습니다 감사합니다 ^^ 프란시스
"Democracy is about correcting your mistakes….", I can't agree more to that!
As a Korean in my 20s, I never expected to witness the impeachment of a South Korean president twice. In 2017, the first female pesident Park, was removed from office following massive protests, partly fueled by public outrage over the Sewol Ferry disaster. Now, in 2024, president Yoon's handling of the Itaewon tragedy has further deepened the nation's discontent, including the martial law.
Martial law was a thing in the 80s where my grandparents generation experienced so it's shocking for us too. I hope this chaos ends by this Saturday and be the last protest. I recommend u to check out president Park protests cus the population is not comparable to yoon.
모자만 보면
알레스카인데 ㅋㅋ
잘 봤습니다.
한국 근현대사 공부해 보면
중심에는 학생들과 국민들이 있었죠.
잘 될겁니다. 추운 날 따뜻이 지내세요.
SK politics in very short brief
Geography: East-Conservatives / West- Liberals,
Distribution of population: Rural-Conservatives / Urban- Liberals
Education relatively: less educated: Conservatives / more educated- Liberals
but in this case(martial law) it's not about Conservatives vs Liberals, it is about RIGHT or WRONG
I feel there are much deeper issues going on, which you probably don’t wish to explore on your YouTube channel.
Korean society is a reflection of what is happening between the National Assembly and the President.
Korean society is not prepared to change or doesn’t know how to, but somehow they expect the politicians to change.
It’s not going to happen.
Wow the Kazakh outfit is good and warm. I thought it looked like an Afro and suddenly had you singing ABC by the Jackson 😂
You are correct, that it is a domestic issue and as long as you do t hold Korean passport I think observe not participate.
I like your take on Kpop and political activism and In my opinion it has to do with Asian cultural difference as well as the Loyalty to their homeland and patriotism. I watch a lot of Kdrama and they are always about loyalty and pride for the country and siding so it makes sense they protest well.
In other countries I heard the French are experienced protestors but they are from different history and cultures.
Thank you for the thought provoking content .
Also I think In Korea the popular songs about country and homeland should influence people’s thinking. It is the same in Mongolia we have songs about love for the country and family. I was very surprised that most love songs in the US is only between man and a woman and so on.
대통령 계엄도 헌법에 보장되고 있으면, 단 과연
국가안보가 위태로운 상황이냐 판단의 여지가
있고 시위도 헌법에 보장된 언론 표현의 자유
이고 어떤 것이 정의냐는 각자의 판단입니다
이번주에도 k시위 취재 부탁해요~
한국의 국격은 국민에서 국민으로부터 나온다!
Observe from a distance! You are correct you could jeopardize your job.
Korea is much more civilized than America. They are respectful.
Love your hat and coat!💙🕊️
if we can distinguish people for democracy and constitution, and people for anti-democracy and anti-constitution, we will know this is not a political problem but more fundamental and basic thing which make a nation's regime. We people are the only owner of this country and have right to decide our democratic regime to go on.
Throughout their long history, Korean students have always been very proactive in their fight for freedom and democracy for hundreds of years (like the March First Movement, etc.) And they often used music to promote solidarity. The only difference among generations is obviously their choices of music/ songs. In the 1960's their choice of songs were more solemn I'd say. But this young "M-Z" generations aren't familiar with older Korean songs and chose to use K-pop songs/ parodies that are more upbeat. Proof that these younger generations are in tune with current politics (to the surprise of many older generations) and more hopeful and positive in their messages. They are NOT "influenced" by K-pop, but rather using it for their best expression/ message of hope and resilience.
I think that having intelligent Kpop music, such as Ateez and many of the rappers has helped the South Korean youth to feel like they have a voice in their country.
It's often through art that societal changes are inspired.
President is not above law!
There is law to protect the country’s best interests.
Koreans are strong and always come through especially difficult times 👍👍👍
I'm from the generation of political protests in the 80s. The protests were often violent, mostly because the army responded with extreme brutality. However, we had protest songs that became our voice. These songs were banned by the government, and many of the artists were imprisoned, but we still sang them! And I still remember the lyrics.
The hat is nice :)! Thank you for the good video☺️☺️
I think Korea history issue to young gen care the politics other countries is not interesting
Until 80s, Korea had censorship and there were a lot of songs expressing resistance and unity of general public used in protests. The time has passed and the younger generation is no longer familiar with such songs, and protests gradually became peaceful as the public were no longer supporting the violence. So when this crazy martial law has occurred, the young generation joined the protest for the first time in their lives, and they used k-pop instead of the old songs in the already built peaceful protesting tradition. That's how I view the current protests.
폭력은 폭력을 낳는다는 것을 역사를 통해 배웠기에 시위도 평화적으로 하는 거예요~
노동자를 위한 민중가요부터 요샌 젊은 청년들이 집회에 나와서 kpop을 부르거나 캐롤송도 탄핵을 담은 가사로 바꿔부르기도 하죠~
원래 흥과 한이 민족이라서 사람들이 모이면 즐기면서 해결하려 합니다 ㅋㅋ
한국 연예계 종사자들도 예전에는 미국처럼 정치에 관심을 많이 표현했지만 어느 순간 정치적 의견을 표현하기만 해도 블랙리스트에 올라갔기 때문에 관심 표현하는 사람들이 줄어들었습니다. 한강 작가, 봉준호 감독, 몇몇 웹툰 작가 등이 블랙리스트에 올라갔죠.
In 2013, then-President Lee Myung-bak clashed with protesters and fired water cannons and tear gas at citizens in the cold winter under the pretext of suppressing violent protests. There were actual deaths as a result. We do not engage in violent actions during protests so as not to provide a pretext for clashes. It was a harsh suppression that always occurred during the presidency of the right-wing regime. Even if the political police on the side of power are in charge of the protest site, they cannot stop legitimate, peaceful protests. My husband and I took our elementary school-aged daughter and one-year-old daughter to eighteen impeachment rallies in the cold winter to impeach Park Geun-hye. At the time, we were safe except when the extreme right-wingers, waving the American and Korean flags and supporting the dictator's daughter, verbally and physically abused and threatened the children for holding impeachment posters when they were near the protest site. Impeachment is an act of using the power granted by the people for personal gain or ignoring and endangering the safety of the country. And it is a demand of the people when the separation of powers is not maintained.(separation of legal, administrative, and judicial powers)
Yoon Seok-yeol has violated all of them. Article 1 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea
①The Republic of Korea is a democratic republic.
②The sovereignty of the Republic of Korea
resides in the people,
and all powers emanate from the people.
from these professors you'll understand Korean people better.
https://youtu.be/0gHchhLjPBg?si=1QbaYJ4V5gBh3Cjq
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ9yg3_GTMEj31HvzLhGw2Bg4A25_NAK7&si=jIpSfu3ukRyTyqso
70~80년대에는 소위 민중가요 라고 불리는 많은 노래들이 있었고 과거의 민주화투쟁의 한가운데에 그 민중가요들이 큰 자리를 차지했다. 그러나 그 시절은 시위대를 향한 독재세력의 거대한 폭력이 있었고, 그러한 폭력의 시대를 겪었던 사람들은 폭력은 더욱 심한 폭력을 불러올 뿐이란걸 알기에, 이제 우리는 평화적으로 그러나 대규모로 시위하는것을 선택했다
한국을 좋아해줘서 정말 고마워요. 항상 좋은 일 가득하고 추운 날씨에 감기 조심하세요.
Yes. Our ancestors use sarcastic ways to make fun of people who are in power from a long, long time ago. Singing and dancing are big parts of protesting. Many stories ridicule powerful people with singing and dancing
A true democracy indeed! Francois you need to thank your parents for raising you right on the daily young man. Good job and keep it up sir. 👍
Also be careful of the hat… That things a chick magnet! 😁
p. s.
'you better join n enjoy them 2gather 'coz most protests iin Korea are like festivals
President and government officials are serving the people of Korea not being rulers. Koreans earned their democracy. You are free to go to the protest if you want because it’s free country.
The very important word in the Korean subtitle is mistranslated, so I'm a little nosy…. –;;
It's not martial arts, it's martial law… It's a video about martial arts, and there's a subtitle…
( 계엄)Martial law
내용이 정말 좋아요
잘 봤어오
President Yoon Seok-ryul is understandably impeached, but the opposite party, Democratic Party Chairman Lee Jae-myung, is also a serious criminal suspect and an evil criminal who has already been convicted in the first trial of the court. Moderate people do not support the party as long as there is Democratic Party Chairman Lee Jae-myung
Have you ever seen any country National Assembly Congres opened at Saturday?😊Have you ever seen any country National Assembly Congres opened at Saturday?😊
You’re totally entitled to get involved in the Korean politics! You have lived there many years and paid tax. The politics there affects your life. You may not be able to vote and it’s all the more reason why.
니네 나라 가라
You look like Ronaldoinho in thumbnail.