"I am Korean" Kim Hee-chul, following the flag controversy.. Why mention voting rights and North Korea regime? [Star Issue]

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Super Junior member Kim Hee-chul expressed his frustration over the interpretation of his remarks concerning the South Korean flag and voting rights as reflecting political leanings.

On the 12th, Kim Hee-chul posted a lengthy message on his social media: "I understand those who are angry at my sudden apology from a few days ago, asking why I apologized. My intention was expressed too indirectly, so that is understandable."

Previously, he had raised concerns about a banner displaying the South Korean flag upside down. He stated, "People say it's because the flag is lit from below, or due to space issues, or printing problems, yet they criticize and blame me for pointing out the inverted flag. Did I stand on one side and oppose the other?" he questioned.

He continued, "It's only natural to be upset when you keep seeing an upside-down flag. Aren't we all citizens of the same Republic of Korea?" he emphasized.

Kim Hee-chul also mentioned his family history. He said, "I deeply loved my late grandfather." He added, "My grandfather was separated from his family during the Korean War (the 25th War). He was left alone at a very young age and became part of a divided family." He further stated, "It is impossible to support the North Korea regime that invaded the South."

He also shared his thoughts on elections and voting rights. Kim said, "When it comes to the National Election Commission, voting rights, or allegations of election fraud, I don't understand why people in South Korea, where there is freedom of choice, become so sensitive and attack each other over who I vote for, whether I raise one finger or two, or whether I wear red or blue."

He further emphasized, "Of course, I get angry when I'm not even given the chance to vote."

Especially regarding interpretations of his remarks through political factionalism, he said, "I only brought up the upside-down flag and voting rights. Why do right-wing and left-wing labels suddenly appear here?" He added, "At least any Korean should feel angry about these two issues."

Finally, Kim Hee-chul concluded, "Before being an entertainer who receives both love and hate from everyone, I am a lovely citizen of the Republic of Korea born in Gangwon Province."

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