Rapper and actor Yang Dong-geun attended a Christian event hosted by pastor Son Hyun-bo, known for his conservative views, and performed a praise concert, which has sparked mixed reactions from internet users.
On the 1st, Yang Dong-geun posted a video of the performance on his social media with the caption, "Wash it Whiter than snow."
In the video, he performed praise with the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) group K-Spirit during a summer camp for youth and young adults at the Busan World Church. The video was also accompanied by subtitles that read, "It was such a blessed time."
Known for his devout Christian faith, he has consistently participated in faith activities, but the reason this performance has become controversial is that the event was hosted by pastor Son Hyun-bo.
Pastor Son led the 'Save Korea' rally last year, opposing the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol and advocating for the declaration of martial law on December 3rd. He has also been involved in controversies related to remarks on conspiracy theories about election fraud.
Due to this background, mixed reactions continue among internet users. Some defended Yang Dong-geun, saying, "It's a religious activity, so what's the problem?" and "It's just a form of expressing faith," while others expressed concern, stating, "Isn't appearing with Son Hyun-bo a political statement?" and "I was a fan since he was young, but I'm disappointed."
Meanwhile, Yang Dong-geun, who started as a child actor, gained fame through dramas such as 'You're All Surrounded,' and recently appeared in Seasons 2 and 3 of the Netflix series 'Squid Game.' He has not personally disclosed his stance on impeachment or martial law.
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