Recently, TV personality Jonathan Yiombi garnered attention and praise as he revealed he plans on becoming a naturalized Korean citizen.

Jonathan Yiombi is the second son of Patrick Thona Yiombi, a former politician and diplomat of the Democratic Republic of Congo. On February 13, 2008, Jonathan Yiombi fled to South Korea with his mother and brothers. Jonathan made an appearance in the KBS docuseries 'Screening Humanity' back in 2013 and began gaining attention from the public.

Starting from that time, Jonathan appeared on various television programs such as the talk show 'Three Wheels,' ' Happy Together 4,' 'Radio Star,' and more. Jonathan gained much love from South Korean citizens with his bubbly personality and passion for Korea.

He is now receiving much applause from South Korean netizens when he revealed that he will become a naturalized Korean citizen. He sat down with his YouTube channel subscribers and his fans through a YouTube live to celebrate his 400,000 subscriber number.

He explained he will be preparing to become naturalized in Korea and will be joining the mandatory military service once the naturalization is finalized. Jonathan explained he would definitely go to the mandatory military service as the country had protected him and accepted him.

Korean netizens praised Jonathan and joined an online community to give their two cents. Netizens commented, "Oh wow, I can't believe he is becoming Korean," "We will welcome you with arms wide open," "Aww I can't believe he's going to the military," "Wow, I really like him," "He's already Korean to me," and "Welcome!"