On April 4, the Constitutional Court of Korea made a unanimous decision to uphold the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to a wave of celebrations among prominent figures in South Korea's entertainment sector who shared their reactions on social media.
The announcement of Yoon's removal from office was made by Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung Bae at 11:22 a.m. on April 4, with all eight justices concurring. The National Assembly had submitted the impeachment motion 111 days earlier on December 14, following Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law on December 3.
Actress Kim Gyu Ri humorously marked the occasion by posting a photo of ramen topped with scallions – a playful reference to the Korean word “pa myun,” which means both “dismissal” and “scallion noodles.” Actor Kim Eui Sung shared a celebratory message along with a group picture from his film 'Lobby,' inviting everyone to watch it.
Actress Shin So Yull celebrated the court's decision, calling it a dismissal of Yoon’s dictatorship and urging everyone to embrace a new beginning together. Musical actress Kim Ji Woo expressed her relief as her weeks-long migraine vanished, while actress Park Ji Young showed her support for the ruling by sharing the news of Yoon's dismissal.
The entertainment industry in South Korea, along with the general public, has shown a collective sigh of relief, happiness, and a revitalized belief in democratic principles following this significant ruling.