Lee Dong Wook has again become a hot topic among netizens thanks to his statement encouraging participation in the election. On June 1, 2025, through a fan communication platform, Lee Dong Wook casually answered questions about his participation in the election, "Yes, I participated in the early election. I went straight away on the first day."
On the day of the main vote, Lee Dong Wook revealed that he had other schedules, but continued his strong statement about the importance of voting. He drew attention with a message to fans, "For those of you who say there are no worthy candidates, as I always say, voting is to prevent the worst.
If there is no best, vote for the second best. If there is no second best, vote for the less bad to prevent the worst." Previously, Lee Dong Wook was also in the spotlight for openly supporting the demonstrations demanding the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
He expressed his concerns about fans who participated in the action, saying, "Spring will definitely come." This statement gained him a lot of attention. In an interview regarding the film 'Harbin' amidst the heated political situation, Lee Dong Wook explained his stance on speaking about political issues as a public figure.
"It's not about the burden as a public figure, but I really want to support the fans who are there (demonstration). They are struggling in the cold weather. Since I can't be beside them, I want to cheer them on. I think many people feel the same way," he said, which then garnered support from many parties.
However, his political statements have also drawn controversy. Lee Dong Wook has been attacked by some netizens and even became the target of sarcasm from singer JK Kim Dong Uk. In a post featuring screenshots of Lee Dong Wook's messages, JK Kim Dong Uk wrote, "What does he know? Haha.
Same name is normal, but this is the first time I feel embarrassed to have the same name as someone like this." The comment sparked a wave of backlash on social media. Despite facing negative comments and criticism, Lee Dong Wook remained consistent in his stance.
He continued to encourage participation in the election and did not hide his views, which earned him great support from fans. Netizens also praised her attitude with comments such as, "Her words are really cool," "Many people are being sarcastic, but she doesn't care, I salute her," "That's right, choosing is like this," and "Proud to be her fan."
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