On the 9th of last month, Kim Heung-guk posted a video titled “Heung-guk’s Real Talk. Book Introduction with Senior Reporter Hong Seong-kyu, ‘Youth Cho Yong-pil'” on his personal YouTube channel ‘Kim Heung-guk’s Jump In TV.’
Although the video has been public for about a month, as issues regarding President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration and impeachment proposal continue, some fans have asked for Kim Heung-guk’s opinion on the current situation in the comments.
The reason for this interest is that Kim Heung-guk is known as a representative “conservative right-leaning entertainer.” He supported a People Power Party candidate in the general elections this year and received a plaque of appreciation as a celebrity supporter for the People’s Power Party in June.
In response to a comment asking, “Mr. Kim Heung-guk, what do you think about the martial law declaration? We want to hear your high political opinion,” Kim replied, “Only Yongsan would know. I’m an entertainer. Let’s hope the country gets better. I love Korea.”
He also responded “silently” to comments asking for his thoughts on the martial law declaration, why he hadn’t spoken up, and for a piece of his mind on the state of the nation.
Moreover, Kim Heung-guk liked comments such as “Heung-guk, quickly lead the Marines and protect President Yoon Suk-yeol. He’ll get impeached,” and “Immediately lead the Marines and protect the president.” He has also been actively engaging in debates with netizens by replying to comments criticizing him.