“If disaster relief funds are released, a second green onion panic will come”…Scratching criticism continues through SNS
Singer JK Kim Dong-wook is heating up SNS with his outright criticism of Lee Jae-myung government’s disaster relief policy. His bold remarks towards the president ahead of the G7 summit are stirring up online opinions.
“Is disaster relief an express train to crazy inflation?”…Sharp economic warning
Singer JK Kim Dong-wook has once again drawn a sharp knife of criticism towards the Lee Jae-myung government. The latest target is the ‘disaster relief fund’ that is being considered by the government.
On the 9th, he took to his Instagram and began by saying, “How could the economy be fine? I’m really worried.” He then raised the question, “Is the disaster relief fund really the best way in this reality?”
He particularly warned of the aftermath of the disaster relief payment strongly. “The moment it is in your hands, the country’s prices will soar crazily, and there will be people going crazy with green onions again,” he said, invoking the past controversy of ‘a single bunch of green onions’ price debate, and expressed his concerns about escalating inflation bluntly. This is interpreted as remarks that not only criticize but also stimulate the public’s anxiety about the economic ripple effects that the policy may bring.
“Instead of love songs, songs of the world”…Continuing ‘sharp mode’ even after elections
JK Kim Dong-wook’s ‘bitter remarks’ are not new. On the 3rd, when Lee Jae-myung’s presidency seemed confirmed, he lamented, “In the end, we are forced to carry tunes that shouldn’t have been included,” and “It seems the time to sing about the world we shouldn’t experience will increase, more than love songs,” foreshadowing a critical musical activity towards the upcoming regime.
His remarks are becoming more assertive over time. His SNS has turned into a battlefield of debates against criticisms directed at him and the present government.
“Just check if G7 invite was received”…Facing backlash over ‘leftist wretches’ comment
Recently, he even used vulgar expressions like “these leftist wretch ○○” towards those who sent him critical direct messages.
He particularly lashed out on the 7th, saying, “Go and check if he was invited to the G7 in Canada and then DM me.” However, it was confirmed that President Lee Jae-myung was officially invited to the G7 summit to be held in Canada on the 15th, embarking on his first overseas trip. Once this was known, his remarks have been critiqued as ‘premature targeting’ disregarding factual details, spreading a backlash mainly across online communities.
Whether the unwavering ‘political outspokenness’ of a soul singer who once dominated an era will garner public support or meet resistance as excessive criticism remains to be seen.
