IU and Jhope Hide to Avoid Controversy... Cover Fingers, Wear Neutral Colors for Voting Verification

Yoon Eunhye Shares Voting Verification Photo on Social Media
IU and Lee Dongwook Announce Early Voting
Beenzino and Karina Address Political Bias Controversies Themselves

In connection with the 21st presidential election, entertainment industry stars visited polling stations to cast their votes and shared verification photos on social media, encouraging others to participate in the election.

Singer IU and BTS member Jhope shared photos verifying their votes in the 21st presidential election on Instagram.

Singers such as IU, Yoon Jongshin, and Lee Seunghwan, actors Kim Goeun and Kim Euisung, and BTS member Jhope, among others, shared verification photos during the early voting period to encourage voter turnout. In particular, Jhope drew attention by wearing a black hat, mask, and top to avoid any political interpretation of his voting attire.

Singer and actress Yoon Eunhye shared a photo confirming her vote in the 21st presidential election. Photo by Yoon Eunhye Instagram

Singer and actress Yoon Eunhye, on the main voting day of the 3rd, posted a photo in front of a polling station on her social media along with the message, "Everyone, let's make sure to vote today," appealing for participation. She especially covered her finger pointing at the polling station banner with an emoji to prevent any possibility of political controversy.

On this day, writer and broadcaster Kwak Jungeun also posted a photo showing a voting stamp on the back of her hand, stating, "I can't express how much I've been waiting for today," and added, "I've never been so earnest about exercising the power of my precious vote."

Actor Lee Dongwook, during the early voting period, communicated with fans through a platform, saying, "Voting is about preventing the worst," and emphasized, "If there is no best option, choose the next best; if there is no next best, choose the least bad." He also shared that he had completed his early voting.

A photo posted on Instagram by rapper Beenzino on the first day of early voting for the 21st presidential election. Beenzino Instagram

Meanwhile, some celebrities became embroiled in controversy over political bias. Rapper Beenzino, on the first day of early voting, posted a photo wearing red clothing along with the caption "World Red Day" on social media, which led to suspicions of supporting a particular party. Group aespa's Karina also posted a photo wearing a red outfit with the number '2' and later issued an explanation. Karina stated, "I had no such intention at all," and added, "I will be more careful in the future."

Group aespa's Karina posted a photo wearing a red outfit with the number '2' and later issued an explanation. Karina Instagram

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