'Yoon Supporter' Yutong on Seobu District Court Riot: "Awake Lawyers, Please Help the Youth"

"Unable to Contain Their Frustration, Resorting to Violence"
Some Defend the Riots, Even Broadcasting the Chaos at the Western District Court Live

President Yoon Suk-yeol has been dishonored as the first sitting president in constitutional history to be detained on charges of 'leader of a rebellion,' amid which some entertainers who have supported President Yoon are causing controversy by seemingly defending the violent incidents involving Yoon Suk-yeol supporters.

On the 21st, actor Yoo Tong uploaded a video titled "The Four Enemies, Inciting Riot, Don't Be Afraid" on his YouTube channel 'Yoo Tong TV' on the 20th. Yoo Tong mentioned the recent violent incidents involving President Yoon's supporters at the Western District Court, saying, "My heart aches," and appealed, "Our youth could not contain their frustration and resorted to violence. Awake lawyers, please help them."

Actor Yu Tong and Yu Tong's video broadcast during the violence incident at the Seoul Western District Court. YouTube channel 'Yu Tong TV'

He further emphasized in the comments, "United we live, divided we die," and "Violence is the poison of democracy. It is like giving knives to the communists. We must protect freedom and democracy through peaceful demonstrations." Previously, Yoo Tong also streamed the chaotic scene at the Western District Court live on his YouTube channel, but deleted the footage when the police began a full investigation, fearing that the perpetrators' identities might be exposed. It has not been confirmed whether Yoo Tong personally filmed the video.

Not only Yoo Tong, but actor Choi Jun-yong attended the rally at the Western District Court and introduced fellow actor Noh Hyun-hee as a "patriotic conservative." On the 18th, Choi Jun-yong conducted a YouTube live broadcast in front of the Western District Court. On that day, the pre-trial detention hearing (warrant review) for President Yoon, who is charged with rebellion and abuse of power, was held at the Western District Court. Choi Jun-yong introduced Noh Hyun-hee, saying, "She has been famous as part of the Taegeukgi Corps since the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye," and Noh Hyun-hee praised Choi Jun-yong as a "truly courageous patriot."

Not only Yutong, but actor Choi Jun-yong also attended the Western District Court rally and introduced his colleague Noh Hyun-hee as a "patriotic conservative." On the 18th, Choi Jun-yong conducted a YouTube live broadcast in front of the Western District Court. YouTube channel 'Choi Jun-yong TV'

Meanwhile, Noh Hyun-hee mentioned the supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol, saying, "Many patriotic citizens here have not been able to go home even for a day since the end of the year and have been struggling. When talking with them, some have said they came out with the resolve to die after writing their wills." She also noted that many young male supporters were present at the rally, saying, "The 2030 generation will raise our country. I saw a bright light." During the live broadcast, Choi Jun-yong shouted slogans like "Dismiss the warrant" and harshly criticized the police officers present at the scene, calling them "X-sae" (a vulgar term).

Earlier, Chief Judge Cha Eun-kyung of the Seoul Western District Court conducted the pre-trial detention hearing (warrant review) from 2 p.m. on the 18th and issued an arrest warrant for President Yoon, who is charged with rebellion and abuse of power, around 2:50 a.m. on the 19th. The Seoul Western District Court explained, "There is a risk that the suspect may destroy evidence." After Chief Judge Cha issued the arrest warrant, dozens of enraged supporters of President Yoon stormed the Seoul Western District Court. The police have arrested and are investigating dozens of Yoon supporters who engaged in violent riots.

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