Amid record-high early voting rates, celebrities' early voting confirmations attracted attention. Photo by actors Jung Woo-sung and Kim Gyu-ri SNS
[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] As the early voting rate for the 21st general election recorded an all-time high of 26.69%, early voting certifications and encouragements from actors to idols have been drawing attention.
On the first day of early voting, actor Jung Woo-sung posted a photo of the voting stamp on the back of his hand on his SNS, certifying his early vote without comment. Similarly, Kim Gyuri also posted a photo of the back of her hand and encouraged voting by saying, "As a citizen of the Republic of Korea, please make sure to exercise your precious vote, which is both a duty and a right."
Meanwhile, Kim Eui-sung posted on SNS, "The safest place in the world right now is a voting station in Korea," along with a photo certifying his early vote. Lee Da-hee posted several photos with the 'Early Voting Station' sign clearly visible in the background and left the comment, "Cuties, unnie finished the radio and went to vote early."
Lee Ki-woo attracted attention by posting a photo taken at an angle showing his alma mater building clearly, along with the message, "Be someone who is indispensable. Early voting at my alma mater after 20 years." Also, singer Lee Juck shared a certification shot of the early voting sign and commented, "There were really many people when I went during lunch time."
Recently, Park Seo-joon, who finished 'Itaewon Class,' posted an early voting certification photo wearing disposable gloves and a mask with the comment, "Vote completed." IU, also wearing a mask and a baseball cap pulled down, posted a certification photo taken in front of the early voting station with the short but powerful phrase "!Vote!"
In addition, Jo Kwon, Lee Chang-min, Kim Jung-nan, Kim Ji-hoon, the couple Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun, the couple Kim Ga-yeon and Lim Yo-hwan, and musical actors Kim So-hyun and Son Jun-ho also posted early voting certification photos on their respective SNS accounts.
Meanwhile, Ryu Jin, Chaeryeong, and I.N, who were born in 2001 and voted for the first time this year, shared special impressions through their agency JYP Entertainment. First, Ryu Jin said, "I voted for the first time in the 21st National Assembly election, and I feel really excited and happy. I will continue to exercise my precious sovereignty well as a citizen of the Republic of Korea."
Chaeryeong said, "I approached it with the mindset that each vote can decide the future of Korea," adding, "It was my first vote in life, so it felt amazing and I was quite nervous." I.N shared, "Now that I am old enough to vote this year, it feels amazing and fulfilling to cast my precious first vote."
The early voting for the 21st National Assembly election was held over two days on April 10 and 11, and the official election day is Wednesday, the 15th.
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