Yoon’s supporters pour hate on K-pop star IU, call her ‘spy’ for backing impeachment
Angry allies step up campaign against South Korean singer by sharing lists of companies she endorses and calling for boycotts
His supporters left inflammatory messages such as “Are you satisfied now?” and “Is this the lawless world you wanted?” after his detention at the Seoul detention centre on charges of inciting rebellion.
Their onslaught stems from IU’s public support for protests calling for Yoon’s impeachment. Last month, IU prepaid for food, drinks and supplies at cafes near Yeouido, Seoul, where impeachment rallies were held.
IU’s Instagram was flooded with insults on Thursday, including accusations like “IU is a leftist,” “Is this what you wanted?” and “Is IU a Chinese spy?”
IU’s fans quickly came to her defence, leaving supportive comments and drowning out hateful messages. Some fans wrote, “Haters will face consequences,” and “What did IU do wrong to deserve this?” Others filled her page with supportive posts to counteract the negativity.
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South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol arrested after weeks-long stand-off
Supporters of Yoon have escalated their campaign against IU by sharing lists of companies she endorses, encouraging boycotts, and even suggesting reporting her to the CIA as a spy.
