North Korea situation causes fans to worry about celebrities in the army

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

With the news of Kim Jong Il‘s death, South Koreans have been voicing their anxiety and speculations of what the future may hold. Naturally, concern for soldiers on active duty have been raised, especially from the numerous fandoms that have their favorite celebrities in the army.

Celebrities currently serving active military duty include Rain, Hyun Bin, Jung Tae Woo, Im Joo Hwan, Wheesung, T-Max‘s Kim Joon, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Dong Gun, Kim Ji Suk, Park Hyo Shin, Kim Heechul, Hwanhee, and Untouchable. With all active soldiers put on red alert, it’s likely that these celebrity soldiers will also put on alert as well.

A source from The National Defense Public Relations Department stated, “With the news of Kim Jong Il’s death, the public relations department (in which the celebrity soldiers serve) have cancelled some of their events… However, [the celebrity soldiers] are carrying out the duties they have been assigned.”

The celebrities serving in the public relations department are Lee Jun Ki, Park Hyo Shin, and Lee Dong Gun.

Hip-hop duo Untouchable, who are currently serving in the military band, are scheduled for 100 days of vacation. However with the sudden news of the North Korean dictator’s death, it is not yet clear whether the two will be able to take their vacation.

Untouchable’s agency stated, “The two members of Untouchable are supposed to come out for their first break at the end of this year, but in case [they aren't able to], we are a little worried for them. We just hope that they will perform their duties with good health.”

Currently, there are no celebrity soldiers who are serving on the front line. Although Hyun Bin was originally stationed as a combat soldier, he’s been serving in the public relations department since November.

Rain, who is currently serving as an assistant instructor, is also carrying out his normal duties and has not seen much change so far. Wheesung has also been appointed as an assistant instructor and is currently undergoing additional training.

T-Max’ Kim Joon and Paran‘s Lion, who entered service in September, are currently serving as a conscripted police officer and a member of the Air Force band, respectively.

Yeah cause we all know that the most important thing is for Oppa to be ok. Who cares for the people living in North Korea or the "regular" soldier... go get lost

 Source: allkpop
            Nate

Comments

[unreal.livejournal.com]

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

That's actually a beautiful gif

[iamtheliquorr.livejournal.com]

LOL perfect first comment

[jesymphony.livejournal.com]

That gif is glorious /right click save.

[angel-9-lives.livejournal.com]

...do you happen to know/remember where that gif is from? *wants to see the full performance*

:X

[silveretude.livejournal.com]

*le sigh*

[sjuminuter.livejournal.com]

(http://imgur.com/SiUF1)

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

I want to marry your icon

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

as everyone knows the only thing that matters if for oppa to be okay.
why even bother if a "normal" soldier dies or if something happens to the citizens of north korea? all it matters is that oppa is alright! -___________-

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

Exactly. I mean who cares if there's a war? It could be fun. Oppa could sing army song that would be so cool

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

sure. they'll send Rain to the first line to sing "Rainism" or even "Love Song". I'm sure people would care more about that than having people dying and suffering.

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

Such a good idea. And their singig ability would melt the cold-hearted north korean army. I mean they're so powerful.

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

maybe they could send Donghae and Eunhyuk. even thought they aren't on the army they could sing "Oppa Oppa".
I'm positive that would make everything better.

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

Should we email all those amazing tatics to the SK gov?

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

maybe. or maybe, instead of male idols, it should be a girl group like SNSD or Kara. that will surely stop all men from both sides.

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

Only if they're wearing the "Mr. Taxi" outfit

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

that would fix everything in a blink of an eye.

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

It might even cure cancer, for real

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

and we just found that now.
well, better than never.

[tuscanpoo.livejournal.com]

[donutism.livejournal.com]

oh

[iamunchien.livejournal.com]

they need to sort out their priorities.

[valieleen.livejournal.com]

Meh. The original article was published on a Korean web portal, so the chances are high that this was in reference to Korean fans and most of those people probably have friends or family themselves who are currently enlisted. Nobody is saying that those fans are only worried about their favourite idols, that is merely what this article happens to be about.

[rylee900.livejournal.com]

Mte.

[xmare-imbrium.livejournal.com]

Exactly. I haven't seen anyone go like "OMG WILL OPPA BE SAFE??" But some people use every opportunity to act like they're smarter than everyone. *rolls eyes*

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

Go to akp.
There you may read stuff like:
"In which band was this guy?" (about Kim Jong Il)
"Who is this guy" (still about Kim Jong Il)
"OMG Oppa's gonna die"

So yeah that type of people does exist.

[xmare-imbrium.livejournal.com]

Ah, sorry then.:( I should be surprised.. but it's allkpop. I still think it's normal for fans to worry about their idols. But it seems some people are taking this too far.

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

It's "normal" to worry but what is abnormal is that it would be their first thought.
It's like the Tsunami all over again. Right after the tsunami I told one of my friend about it and her first reaction was "Is YamaPi ok?". Seriously?

So to be worried about them yes, but it's really insensitive to scream that and cry about it when so many people are suffuring from the situation and will suffer from it.

This is a very sensitive subject, North Korea is a dangerous country with nulear weapon, no one knows how this might end so although worrying about idols might be legit it's not a good time.

[es2pido.livejournal.com]

[fallingstarryuu.livejournal.com]

lol they're celebs. as if they'll be fighting out there in the front lines

[rylee900.livejournal.com]

Urgh ffs. >:/

I have a feeling this is all gonna blow over and things will resume as normal though.

[pancakeonmyhead.livejournal.com]

just the celebrities.
wow.

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Silly Kpop stans, as if Oppa would fight on the frontline.

[honeebs.livejournal.com]

Nice update >.< how about all the soldiers that protect your selfish asses.
A+ National Defense. Great quotes, keeping the stupid stupid.

[xkeirafanx.livejournal.com]

Outsider is in the army too for almost a year now btw.

And my first thought was actually not "Omg, what will happen to my oppa?" but more like "What will happen in NK now?"

[jasmineakaiumi.livejournal.com]

ALREADY A YEAR????????????????????????
That passed SO quickly :|

[xkeirafanx.livejournal.com]

Ikr? Feels like only a month that we had that article on his last concert before he left...

[jasmineakaiumi.livejournal.com]

I know! He's going to be out before we know it!

[xkeirafanx.livejournal.com]

It makes me feel happy that the wait will seem less long.

[laeryn.livejournal.com]

Uhm, I think being worried about their oppas doesn't mean they are not worried about everyone else, not necessarily :|

[yolleh.livejournal.com]

(http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u247/funkster228/?action=view&current=f0066582_491482ef6076f.gif)

[embroideredkiss.livejournal.com]

Heechul but no Kangin? Harsh.

[montchi92.livejournal.com]

Mte.

[itsbrendaa-sj.livejournal.com]

i hope nothing happens. and peace remains. please.

not only for idols in the army

for all the soldiers in the army

and for south korea

ngl though, Rain, Hyun Bin, T-Max‘s Kim Joon, Lee Jun Ki, Kim Heechul, Hwanhee <3