Kim Heung-guk bursts out in anger, “Why are you the only one keeping me?” There is also suspicion of the existence behind the accusation.

Singer Kim Heung-guk, who has been loved by the nation for several hit songs such as ‘Tiger Butterfly’, is one of the people whose Marine Corps background has always been followed in various entertainment programs and articles. In the early 2000s, he was appointed as a public relations ambassador at the ‘World Marine Corps Comrades Festival’ held in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and in 2011, he appeared with his junior in the Marine Corps, actor Hyun Bin, and used a camera flash at the ‘3rd Seoul Restoration Memorial Marine Corps Marathon’ held in Seoul. received.

He also likes soccer, and has shown his cheerful personality by enthusiastically following him to international competitions as well as domestic professional soccer stadiums. Perhaps because of his strong image of being close to the Marine Corps, he has not raised a clear voice against ‘Special Prosecutor Corporal Chae’ ahead of the April 10 general election for the National Assembly. It is also known that Kim Heung-guk received a lot of criticism.

Kim Heung-guk appeared in the Marine Corps’ characteristic red top and hat in a 1 minute and 30 second video posted on his YouTube channel ‘Deuldae TV’ in November of last year. He said, “As you all know, I had no idea that Director Park’s incident would last this long,” and said that he was receiving criticism from many senior and junior Marines, asking, “Why does someone who loves the Marine Corps so much keep his mouth shut?”

“I am not in a position to step forward right now,” he said carefully, adding, “I love the Marine Corps as much as anyone, but I just hope that this incident is resolved as soon as possible so that their reputation can be restored and they can be reborn as a Marine Corps that is loved by the people.” At the same time, he said, “I have lived a very proud life as a member of the Marine Corps,” and hoped, “I hope that this matter, which is in the public interest, will be resolved as soon as possible and my honor will be restored.” While giving his greetings at the end of the year, Kim Heung-guk also saluted, saying, “I pray with both hands that our Marine Corps will come together as one and be reborn as a Marine Corps that is loved by the people.” Overall, he was seen as hoping for a speedy resolution of the situation.

Kim Heung-guk once again received attention from the media as it became known that he was producing a documentary film titled ‘When Magnolia Blooms’, which tells the story of the late former President Park Chung-hee and First Lady Yook Young-soo, with the goal of releasing it this summer. At the movie production presentation held at the Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 14th of last month, a ‘shaving head performance’ was held to pray for a box office success. At the meeting, he mentioned that he plans to release a song and even a book about former President Park and his wife.

Kim Heung-guk, who publicly declared his support for the People Power Party, actively supported the ruling party candidates during the general election, and after the election, he reportedly sent a video of congratulations to the Marine Corps elected candidates. On Channel A’s ‘Political Signal’ on the 24th, he said, “I sent a video to Pohang candidate Lee Sang-hwi, and Icheon candidate Song Seok-jun went and campaigned in person. Actually, I’ve heard of those two people, but I’ve never met them.”

Kim Heung-guk, who revealed that he also sent greetings to the unsuccessful candidate, responded to the host’s remark that ‘you seem to have a special affection for the Marines’ by saying, “There are a lot of changes in the fortress.” In response to the host’s response as if asking for a specific meaning, he said, “I see senior and junior members of the Marine Corps attacking me, scolding me, and doing this,” or “I think it should be sorted out as soon as possible, considering all Marines and Marines around the world.” Judging by his words, it was heard that he indirectly mentioned the ‘Corporal Chae incident’ on the radio.

In response to the host’s specific question, “You said you received a lot of criticism about Corporal Chae’s case, were there attacks from senior and junior Marines asking, ‘Why don’t you take a stand?'” Kim Heung-guk said, “Can’t you do that during the election period?” Instead of answering, he said, “You have to do it after it’s over.” He did not seem to deny having been attacked, going so far as to claim that “every morning when I am attacked I feel like I am from the other side” and that “there is no one on our side like that.” It appears that he referred to the democratic camp as the ‘opposite side’ and the People Power Party as ‘our side.’

Kim Heung-guk countered by saying that even if one were to raise one’s voice, it would be more effective to do so as a group of Marine Corps comrades rather than as an individual. The argument is that if an organization that can move a large number of people appears, it will be easier to form a unified public opinion. In particular, when looking at the part where he emphasized, “Am I an ordinary person?” and “I am also a celebrity, and I can go out or not go out when I think about it,” it seemed like his position was that he was being unfairly pressured in a society that recognizes individual freedom.

In the same context, Kim Heung-guk said, “The political issue of special prosecution is a matter for those (related) people to deal with,” and also asked, “Should I do that while working as a prosecutor or police officer?” He then expressed his anger by saying, “Whether I use a lawyer or an expert, I have to be the only celebrity who used to be a Marine.” He added, “There are other people, so why are you the only one doing this to me?” He added that the entire process must be viewed and responded to until a conclusion is made on whether or not the special investigation will be successful.

At the end of the broadcast, as if venting all of his accumulated anger and frustration, Kim Heung-guk said, “The way I see it, we need to look into the fact that this is being dragged on during the election period.” Kim Heung-guk, who was suspicious of “who is behind the scenes,” asked, “Why is the election being held?” To the host’s additional question, ‘Do you mean whether it was made into an issue?’, he answered “Yes.”

Reporter Kim Dong-hwan [email protected]

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