Jeong Jun, Who Said He Would Not Engage in Politics, Encourages Voting Saying "The Blue Sea Is Beautiful"

Actor Jung Joon. Photo by Jung Joon Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Actor Jung Joon encouraged voting in the 21st National Assembly election (April 15 general election) by posting a photo of a blue sea. Recently, Jung Joon has been at the center of controversy due to comments related to political leanings.

On the 13th, Jung Joon wrote on his Instagram account, "Have a happy week and be sure to exercise your right to vote!!" along with "The blue sea is beautiful."

The photo posted with the text showed a view of the blue sea.

Some netizens who saw this reacted negatively, saying things like "The intention is obvious," "Isn't it a violation of election law for a public figure to reveal political colors during the election period?" and "Personally supporting is fine, but shouldn't public endorsement be cautious?"

Other netizens responded that there was no problem, saying, "The issue is overinterpreting a single post," "Is there a law that celebrities cannot be involved in politics?" and "Celebrities are also citizens who can be interested in and participate in politics."

Actor Jung Joon posted on his Instagram on the 13th encouraging voting. Photo by Jung Joon Instagram capture.

Earlier last month, The United Future Party announced its intention to file complaints for defamation and insult against 21 malicious commenters, including Jung Joon.

The United Future Party also revealed that Jung Joon had repeatedly posted insulting comments on portal sites regarding United Future Party leader Hwang Kyo-ahn and related articles.

Afterwards, Jung Joon posted an apology on his Instagram, stating, "I have no intention of using my expressions politically or being involved in politics even a little," and "If United Future Party members felt uncomfortable seeing my past comments, I apologize for that as well."

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