Conservative Celebrity Kim Heung-guk's Stance on Current Affairs
Consistently "Silent" When Asked About Martial Law and Impeachment
When Asked About the "Yoon Seok-yeol Resignation Declaration," Responds "Mind Your Own Business"

Singer Kim Heung-guk (65), known as a representative conservative figure in the entertainment industry, expressed his thoughts regarding President Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration of martial law and the impeachment crisis. In a recent video posted on the YouTube channel 'Kim Heung-guk Deulidae TV,' netizens left comments with questions about the recent martial law situation and President Yoon's impeachment, to which Kim Heung-guk also responded.


On June 4th, at the People Power Party Central Party Office in Yeouido, Seoul, singer Kim Heung-guk is giving a greeting speech at the 2024 General Election Support Celebrity Volunteer Group Meeting. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

On June 4th, at the People Power Party Central Party Office in Yeouido, Seoul, singer Kim Heung-guk is giving a greeting speech at the 2024 General Election Support Celebrity Volunteer Group Meeting. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

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On the 5th, when a netizen asked, "Mr. Kim Heung-guk, what do you think about the martial law?" Kim Heung-guk replied, "Only Yongsan would know." To comments such as "What do you think about this martial law?" and "Please say something about the current national situation," he answered, "Silence."


When asked about his view on the declaration calling for President Yoon's resignation, he gave a somewhat heated response, saying, "Mind your own business." To the comment, "What do you think about martial law? I want to hear high and upright political opinions," he replied again, "Only Yongsan would know." Kim Heung-guk also said, "I am an entertainer. I just want the country to do well. I love the Republic of Korea."


Kim Heung-guk has revealed his political stance over the years by calling himself a "conservative right-wing entertainer." In June, he received a plaque of appreciation as an entertainer supporting the People Power Party's general election campaign. At that time, Kim Heung-guk said, "Left-wing entertainers return to their places after the election, but right-wing entertainers still have not returned," and added, "Many conservative right-wing entertainers are hiding nationwide. If a foundation is created where they can comfortably come out for the Republic of Korea and the People Power Party, I would sincerely appreciate it."



In August, Kim Heung-guk also produced the documentary film 'And When the Magnolia Blooms,' which reenacts the life of President Park Chung-hee and the social atmosphere surrounding him at the time. The screening was attended by Hwang Woo-yeo, then the emergency committee chairman of the People Power Party, and congratulatory speeches were delivered by Han Dong-hoon, the party leader, and lawmaker Na Kyung-won. Kim Heung-guk established 'Heung.Pictures' to produce the film, reportedly spending 200 to 300 million KRW on production costs. He also stated, "I received many sponsorship offers, but I did not accept a single penny."


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