As of April 4, Korean-Canadian singer JK Kim Dong Wook did not hold back his thoughts regarding the Constitutional Court’s decision to impeach former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
In a social media post on the 4th, Kim wrote, “Never never never change,” followed by a longer statement: “I used to watch videos predicting the fall of South Korea by 2060 and thought, ‘No way, not that soon.’ I hoped that something would change before then. But now, my perspective has shifted. I’m increasingly convinced that our downfall could come even sooner than the world anticipates.”
He went on to commend the younger generation who opposed the impeachment: "To the 2030s generation—your efforts to fight against anti-state forces deserve applause and recognition. Though we may be heading toward a time of despair rather than hope, we must keep questioning what fuels our passion and what keeps us alive.”
Earlier that day, the Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment motion against Yoon Suk Yeol. Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung Bae declared, “President Yoon Suk Yeol is hereby dismissed.” The ruling came 122 days after Yoon declared martial law on December 3.
On April 3, JK Kim had already revealed his stance by sharing an image of the South Korean flag with the caption, “Protecting the president is protecting the country! What about the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO)?”
Born in 1975, Kim is a Korean-Canadian artist active in South Korea. He has previously shared that he was born in Samyang-dong, Gangbuk District in Seoul, attended Gongyeon Elementary School and Hagye Middle School, and dropped out of Daejin High School in his second year before immigrating to Canada. As a result, he acquired Canadian citizenship, is exempt from military service in Korea, and does not hold voting rights in the country.
In his post, Kim emphasized the importance of legal means in political discourse:
“Fighting isn’t about fists or shouting profanities. It’s about upholding the law against pro-North Korean forces who disregard legal boundaries. The will of patriotic citizens who act within the rule of law will echo across the world. I trust in the president’s painful yet wise decision, and believe this moment will be reflected in his skyrocketing approval ratings.”
He added, “This week’s poll will surpass 50%. I’m sure it’ll exceed the 51% support seen during former President Roh Moo Hyun’s impeachment. This is the beginning of a true national restoration. Let’s stay strong!”
Kim also shared an image reading “breaking the law,” mocking opponents of the impeachment decision:“Imagining pro-North sympathizers celebrating is honestly a bit laughable. In a nation ruled by law, those who illegally broke into government facilities and were peacefully escorted by authorities to the CIO are the ones committing insurrection. The people will soon recognize who the real threats to national security are.”
Meanwhile, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office has confirmed that a complaint filed against Kim for violating the law prohibiting foreign nationals from engaging in political activities in Korea has been assigned to its Criminal Division 7. This division is currently investigating high-profile cases, including allegations against Prosecutor General Lee Won Seok and former People Power Party leader Han Dong Hoon.
The complaint followed a netizen’s claim that JK Kim had violated political activity restrictions, with confirmation that a prosecutor had been assigned to the case.
Reacting to the news, JK Kim said, “This is my first time being officially accused of anything. Did they really say I organized a mass protest on the 3rd? That’s incorrect. Don’t we all remember the countless Chinese nationals who participated in Korean protests? I wonder how they’re doing.”
He continued, “Since when did South Korea become a country that suppresses freedom of expression? That’s something we all need to think about.”
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