Watch: Fire by BTS plays as South Korean citizens protest outside National Assembly amid political crisis
South Korean citizens protested demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol got a K-pop spin after BTS' song Fire blasted through the air, infusing a wave of new energy among determined protestors. Many protestors also brought ARMY bombs and lightsticks of other fandom, creating a visual spectacle for the onlookers.
BTS, the South Korean supergroup that's taken the world by storm, is also a national treasure. Comprised of seven charismatic members - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook - BTS has been spreading the K-pop magic globally, making their homeland, South Korea, beam with pride A recent display of the boy group's popularity can be seen in a viral video where protestors are seen grooving to BTS' track Fire.
South Korean protestors groove to Fire by BTS
In a viral video, BTS' Fire, a song from their first compilation album, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever (2016), can be heard playing outside the National Assembly in Seoul.
Bundled up in their winter gear, protestors outside the National Assembly in Seoul transformed into a sea of energetic BTS fans as the son blasted through the air. ARMY Bombs twinkled like stars, while flashlights pulsed in perfect sync, creating a visual spectacle for onlookers.
Sharing the video, an X user wrote, "South Korean citizens were playing Fire by bts while protesting in front of the National Assembly, demanding President Yoon＊s impeachment."
Fans react to the viral video
Fans also reacted to the video with enthusiastic cheers in the comment section, highlighting BTS' impact in the country.
"This is so great to see, this shows the real achievement. Am happy to see that but at the same time don＊t want to spoil the mood, people still criticize BTS and other groups even without going through all the details," one user wrote.
This is so great to see, this shows the real achievement. Am happy to see that but at the same time don＊t want to spoil the mood, people still criticize BTS and other groups even without going through all the details.
〞 Arsh Kaur (@ArshKaur04) December 7, 2024
"Protests look 100x more interesting in South Korea with lightsticks and K-pop music playing," another user mentioned.
Protests look 100x more interesting in South Korea with lightsticks and K-pop music playing.
〞 Somniator ?? Dead Boy Detectives Era ? (@greywarenr0nan) December 8, 2024
A third user wrote, "It's very cool how citizens from different fandoms brought their lightsticks with them. From what I've seen on the tl, it seems they are playing several popular K-pop songs. *also another reason why fan wars are toxic and dumb af."
It's very cool how citizens from different fandoms brought their lighsticks with them. From what I've seen on the tl, it seems they are playing several popular kpop songs.
〞 That_One_Eyelash (@That1Eyelash) December 7, 2024
*also another reason why fan wars are toxic and dumb af.
"Well, apparently they DID write a protest song. We just didn＊t know it," wrote another fan.
Well, apparently they DID write a protest song. We just didn＊t know it.
〞 DK ? ? (@DKandDaisy) December 8, 2024
Why are South Korean citizens protesting?
Protesters gathered outside South Korea's National Assembly on Saturday, demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal as lawmakers voted on his impeachment. The impeachment motion was sparked by Yoon's declaration of martial law on December 3, which he was forced to lift within hours after widespread criticism.
While the impeachment motion failed to pass due to a boycott by the ruling People Power Party (PPP), protesters have vowed to continue their fight.
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As an Entertainment Content Writer with 3+ Years of experience, I have been keeping a keen eye on who wore what. A self confessed Koreaboo, I am your fangirl next door. Ps: I take pride in saying that I grew up watching "It's Controversial" as a kid.
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