Kim Yuna's Agency Sweats Over Japan's Contaminated Water Controversy: "Not a Political Statement"

Criticism from Political Circles Leads Agency to Clarify Statement
"Take Responsibility for Your Words," Harsh Criticism from People Power Party

The side of singer Kim Yuna has expressed their position following sharp criticism from the ruling party and other political circles after her recent remarks criticizing the discharge of contaminated water from Fukushima, Japan.

On the 13th, Kim Yuna's agency, Interpark Entertainment, stated, "Regarding the social networking service (SNS) post by our artist Kim Yuna, which has recently become an issue, we clearly state that it was never intended to express a political stance but rather to express concern and regret about environmental pollution."

Singer Kim Yuna's side recently expressed their position after sharp criticism from the ruling party and other political circles continued following her remarks criticizing the discharge of contaminated water from Fukushima, Japan.
[Photo by Kim Yuna Instagram]

They added, "Our company and the artist hope that this will not be linked to politics and cause controversy under any circumstances, and we request restraint from excessive slander, defamation, or insults against the artist, which are illegal acts."

On the 24th of last month, Kim Yuna of the band Jaurim voiced criticism regarding Japan's start of discharging contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Kim Yuna posted a photo with the words 'RIP 地球 (Earth)' and wrote, "For the past few days, I have been engulfed in anger. The cinematic dystopia of Blade Runner + 4 years is beginning to become reality. The landscape of LA in the movie where radioactive rain does not stop and no light comes through. On a day like today, I think about hell."

Kim Yuna's SNS comment section became a hot topic as both supportive and critical opinions poured in simultaneously.

In response, criticism of Kim Yuna's remarks continued from the ruling party. Former Saenuri Party lawmaker Jeon Yeo-ok said, "When the Fukushima nuclear accident occurred in 2011, 'untreated contaminated water' was discharged. This time it is 'treated water.' Why were you silent then and angry now?" she sharply questioned.

Later, on the 12th, Kim Ki-hyun, leader of the People Power Party, targeted Kim Yuna, saying, "Aren't there too many entertainers without common sense? Why do these things happen? Isn't it ultimately because of bullying, stigmatization, and cartel-like division of interests? It is a bad practice that must not be repeated."

Jang Ye-chan, the youth supreme council member of the People Power Party, also stated, "Whether it is Kim Yuna or anyone else, they have the freedom to say what they want, but I hope they realize that they must bear heavy responsibility for public statements."

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