IU and NewJeans have been praised for their thoughtful support of impeachment protestors in South Korea, providing hundreds of free meals and drinks during ongoing demonstrations. The generous gestures reflect solidarity with citizens participating in the protests, which continue despite the recent vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Details of NewJeans’ Contributions
NewJeans announced their initiative through their new Instagram account, offering meals and drinks at multiple locations for protestors using the code “Bunnies.” Their contributions included:
- 110 portions of kimbap and 100 drinks at Oto Kimbap.
- 50 grain lattes, 50 americanos, and 50 lemonades at Cuff Cafe.
- 100 bowls of samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup).
- 100 bowls of dumpling and beef soups.
IU’s Generous Offerings
IU, through her team at EDAM Entertainment, supported protestors under the code “UAENA,” her fan club name. Her donations were available to everyone, not just fan club members, and included:
- 100 portions of rice cakes and 100 drinks at Wonjo Gongju Rice Cakes.
- 200 bowls of gukbap (soup with rice).
- 100 portions of bread and 100 drinks at Rolling Pin.
- 100 assorted pastries at Bread Factory Sudan Red Bean Bread.
Public Reaction
Both IU and NewJeans earned widespread admiration from netizens for their generosity, highlighting their commitment to societal issues. Protestors expressed gratitude, emphasizing how such gestures provided not only sustenance but also moral support during the ongoing demonstrations.
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