Right After Korea's President Was Impeached, This Top Actor Sent an Unexpected Message

Actor Lee Dong-wook has sparked major buzz online after sending a message to fans shortly after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was officially impeached.

On the morning of April 4, just after the Constitutional Court announced its unanimous ruling to remove President Yoon from office, Lee posted a message to his fans via the fan communication platform Bubble, “Ah, it finally feels like spring. Winter was too long.”

Although he did not explicitly mention Yoon or the impeachment, many fans and netizens interpreted the message as a subtle celebration of the president’s removal from office.

Lee continued in a lighthearted tone, saying that “There was a forecast for rain today… but the sky’s totally clear. Since the weather’s nice, everyone go out and have fun. Enjoy your Friday night!”

This isn’t the first time Lee has subtly expressed political views. Previously, he showed support for fans attending pro-impeachment rallies by sharing the Girls’ Generation song “Into the New World”—a song not political in nature but often used symbolically at rallies due to its hopeful title.

Lee Dong-wook Currently Starring in ‘The Divorce Insurance’

Lee is currently appearing in tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama ‘The Divorce Insurance’ alongside stars Lee Joo-bin, Lee Kwang-soo, and Lee Da-hee. The show premiered on March 31.

According to Nielsen Korea, the drama’s first episode recorded a nationwide rating of 3.2% average, peaking at 4.3%, ranking No.1 across cable and general programming channels in its time slot. In the Seoul metropolitan area, it reached 3.6% average and a peak of 5.1%, signaling a strong start.

However, the second episode, which aired on April 1, saw a drop to 2.4% nationwide, falling short of expectations with a 0.8-point decrease. Despite the dip, many are hopeful that the show will rebound as the story gains momentum and its star-studded cast takes the spotlight.

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol Officially Impeached

At 11:22 a.m. on April 4, Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae of the Constitutional Court delivered the historic ruling, “President Yoon Suk-yeol is hereby removed from office.”

With the court's decision, President Yoon was immediately stripped of his powers, becoming the second president in South Korean history to be impeached. Under Article 68, Clause 2 of the Constitution, a new presidential election must be held within 60 days.

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