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K-Pop Songs by aespa, G-Dragon, 2NE1 and Light Sticks Used By Peaceful Protesters in South Korea
K-Pop songs by aespa, G-Dragon & 2NE1 and light sticks are weapons of choice for peaceful protesters in South Korea calling for President's ouster.
Waving the plastic light sticks that are ubiquitous at K-pop concerts and chanting lyrics to songs by G-Dragon and aespa, tens of thousands have taken to the streets in sub-zero temperatures outside the National Assembly in the capital since Yoon’s short-lived, failed attempt to employ martial law last week, according to a Reuters report. Seoul-based music critic Kim Do Heon told Reuters that the advantage of using the light sticks is how sturdy the blinking toys are, versus the candles that were the hallmark of 2016 impeachment protests over former President Park Geun-hye. Protest MC Park Min-ju said she’s been using K-pop style beats to keep the shivering crowds energized and engaged during the demonstrations, telling Reuters that she cooked up the pop instrumentals and a variety of slogans to “ cheer people up.”
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