On December 14, 2024, the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol was passed in the National Assembly, leading to his immediate suspension from office. In the vote, all 300 members of the assembly participated, with 204 votes in favor, 85 against, 3 abstentions, and 8 invalid votes. Citizens gathered in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, cheered and celebrated the news.

Many celebrities also shared their reactions. Singer Park Hyo Shin posted on social media, saying, "I pray that today brings comfort to all of us." Lee Seung Hwan celebrated with the message, "Power to the people!" Actors Lee Dong Wook and singer Ahn Ye Eun shared the Girls’ Generation song 'Into the New World', sending hopeful messages. Actor Kim Jae Wook posted a scene from the movie 'The Wolf of Wall Street', writing, "Well done." Actor Choi Min Sik, during his award acceptance speech at the 'Busan Film Critics Awards', expressed regret and apologized to younger generations for the current political situation, saying, "I’m truly sorry."

Singer IU and Girls’ Generation member Yuri provided food to citizens and fans who attended the impeachment rally, along with the girl group NewJeans. Singer Jang BeomJun also released his new song 'When a War Breaks Out' on the day of the impeachment vote, saying he hoped it would bring warmth and comfort to those working hard to protect everyone’s daily lives during the cold winter.

Singer Lee Chae Yeon shared her thoughts, saying, "As a citizen and an individual, I know what to do. As an artist, it’s my role to speak up. I truly appreciate the concern, but let’s aim for a better world where we can love freely." Netizens reacted positively to her statement, leaving comments such as "She’s amazing and spot on," "So articulate," "This is exactly right,"  and "I see her in a new light, she’s likable." 

Before the impeachment, President Yoon declared martial law on December 3, attempting to take control of the National Assembly. However, the martial law was lifted the next day after the National Assembly passed a resolution to cancel it. Following this, opposition parties submitted a second impeachment motion, which was passed on December 14 under strong public pressure, marking a significant moment in South Korea's political history.

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