Yoon Jong-shin, Kian84 and NewJeans’ Minji: Stars who avoid voting proof controversy through black and white photos and drawings

Amid the ongoing 22nd National Assembly elections on April 10th, the voting proof shots of many celebrities encouraging voting are gathering attention.

First, Yoon Jong-shin shared a voting proof shot through SNS wearing a hat with a “Doraemon” character drawn on it, certifying his participation in voting. The black and white photo makes it impossible to guess which candidate he voted for, and it follows the classic style of a simple voting proof shot where the hand gesture is not discernible.

Following Yoon Jong-shin, Kian84 also certified his participation in voting with a black and white photo.

NewJeans’ Minji drew attention with her unique gesture of certifying her vote with a picture she personally drew.

According to the agency ADOR, both Minji and Danielle, who have voting rights among NewJeans members, participated in voting. Hanni, who is over the voting age, does not hold Korean citizenship, while Haerin and Hyein, born after April 11th, 2006, do not have voting rights.

Netizens are showing praise for the actions of those who certified their votes with black and white photos and drawings, saying, “They erased all political colors” and “They have good sense.”

Meanwhile, Kim Gyu-ri got into trouble after joining the lineup of voting encouragement proof shots.

On April 8th, Kim Gyu-ri shared a proof shot and encouraged early voting through SNS. However, one media outlet reported that Kim Gyu-ri participated in voting wearing a “blue jumper”. Upon seeing this, Kim Gyu-ri hinted at legal action.

Kim Gyu-ri said, “Is it a crime to participate in voting and encourage voting as a citizen of the Republic of Korea? And how can you be sure that I wore a blue jumper? You clearly said it was a blue jumper. You have to take responsibility for that. What exactly should I wear to avoid criticism? Don’t I have the freedom to wear whatever I want? I will take legal action against false information.”

Thus, while the voting proof shots from celebrities encouraging voting stem from their positive influence as public figures, even the slightest details such as hand gestures or attire can lead to significant controversy, leading to a cautious atmosphere.

In this situation, there is growing interest in the actions of celebrities who avoid controversy through black and white photos, drawings, etc.

Meanwhile, the 22nd National Assembly elections began at 6 AM on April 10th and will be open until 6 PM on the same day at designated polling stations nationwide.