"Return to Entertainment" Kim Heungguk Says, "Criticized for Not Visiting Yoon, Only Contacted When Needed"

"They only contact me when they need something, and once it's over, there's nothing"
Criticized for not visiting Yoon... "Would anything change if I spoke up?"

Singer Kim Heungguk is cheering for candidate Kim Moonsoo at a focused campaign rally held on May 20 at the Express Bus Terminal Station Plaza in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

Kim Heungguk, a broadcaster known as a prominent conservative supporter, spoke about his reasons for stepping away from political activities. He explained that he became disillusioned with the political world, as he would always step up to help whenever asked, but after the elections were over, politicians would pretend not to know him.

On the 21st, Kim Heungguk appeared on YTN Radio's "Kim Junwoo's One Shot Match" and shared his reason for returning to the entertainment industry, saying, "I decided that it was right for me to go back to my original profession." He also expressed his disappointment, stating, "They only contact me when they need something, and once it's over, regardless of the result, no one looks for me or reaches out. It's worse than being treated like a dog."

Kim Heungguk recalled, "The late Lee Juyeol once said, 'Politics is just comedy.' I have helped many entertainers when the political world asked for support." He lamented, "Shouldn't they at least consider which entertainers have helped the most, or which ones are politically compatible, and give them proportional representation or a constituency accordingly?"

When asked what he would do if he visited former President Yoon Sukyeol, who is currently in a detention center, he replied, "People are criticizing me for not visiting. (Former President Yoon) must be going through a lot, but since I have said I will not participate in politics, others should take responsibility." In April 2022, Kim Heungguk had expressed his support for Yoon Sukyeol, then President-elect, by performing an uppercut ceremony together.