A quiet tap of the ‘like’ button has landed The Glory star Song Hye Kyo in the middle of a political firestorm.
On June 8th, online communities lit up with chatter after it surfaced that Song had “liked” a social media post related to President Lee Jae Myung’s personnel policy, posted back when he was still the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.
Given the sensitive reactions to celebrities’ political expressions during the recent presidential election, this latest incident is generating significant attention. The discovery is particularly noteworthy considering the fraught climate at the time, when even the colors stars wear or the number of fingers they hold up in photos required careful consideration, making Song’s actions stand out even more.
Online reactions are sharply divided. Supporters are responding with blue heart emojis and comments like “We support you” and “That’s our Song Hye Kyo,” while critics are voicing concerns with statements like “Celebrities should be cautious about political expression” and “I’ll take this into account when choosing what shows to watch.”
Some have also questioned why her action is being labeled as “conviction,” expressing discomfort with the idea that a simple social media like is being politicized at all.
Beyond the polarized takes, many commenters expressed fatigue over how quickly public actions are framed in political terms, revealing growing unease with Korea’s ever-tightening climate around free expression, especially for public figures.
Meanwhile, Song Hye Kyo is preparing for her upcoming role in writer Noh Hee Kyung’s new project Show Business (working title).
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