"Why Are They Being Arrested Without Cause?"... Actor Choi Jun-yong and Spouse Cry Out Over Yoon's Detention

Tears After the Pre-Arrest National Address Video
Wife Breaks Down in Tears Upon Hearing News of Arrest

Actor Choi Jun-yong, who publicly supported President Yoon Suk-yeol, and his wife shed tears upon hearing the news of President Yoon's arrest. On the 15th, Choi Jun-yong conducted a live broadcast for about 20 minutes on his YouTube channel. During the broadcast, he said, "Did everyone get any sleep last night? I didn't either," and added, "I was at the store, but once things settle down a bit, I will rush to Gwacheon. We will protect our president." He continued, "Since it has come to this, I plan to go all the way with you," and said, "We must not retreat. We will advance."

Actor Choi Jun-yong, who publicly supported President Yoon Seok-yeol, and his wife shed tears upon hearing the news of President Yoon's arrest. On the 15th, Choi Jun-yong conducted a live broadcast for about 20 minutes on his YouTube channel. YouTube channel 'Choi Jun-yong TV'

He then said bitterly, "What crime did the president commit? My mother called me this morning and said, 'What crime did our president commit to be arrested?' She was heartbroken," adding, "I think everyone feels the same way." During the broadcast, he played a national address video recorded by President Yoon just before his arrest, saying, "He was worried about our people until the very end." After the video ended, his wife, Ms. Han, who is 15 years younger and was behind him, burst into tears, saying, "I am so angry." Seeing this, Choi Jun-yong said, "My wife is crying behind me. I also have tears welling up in my eyes." After his wife left the room, Choi Jun-yong also showed tears.

Choi Jun-yong announced, "I will send a coffee truck in front of the Gwacheon Public Officials Corruption Investigation Office to support President Yoon," and added, "We plan to prepare about 1,000 cups of coffee, so please come and warm yourselves up." However, later through his YouTube community, he said, "I received notice that the coffee truck event planned for today is impossible due to the lack of a suitable location," and added, "I will announce again next time."

Meanwhile, Choi Jun-yong debuted as an SBS public recruitment actor in 1992 as part of the 2nd class. He became known through dramas such as Yain Sidae and Anaeui Yuhok. Choi publicly declared his support for President Yoon from the 20th presidential election in 2022 when Yoon was a candidate, and he also attended Yoon's inauguration ceremony to certify this. After the impeachment crisis triggered by President Yoon's declaration of martial law, he participated in anti-impeachment rallies and made statements supporting martial law.