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Korean Pop Legend Na Hoon-ah Criticizes Emergency Decree in Farewell Concert

Hwang Sujin Reporter / Updated : 2024-12-18 14:18:19
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Daegu, South Korea – Legendary Korean singer Na Hoon-ah has recently revealed that he expressed his concerns about the controversial emergency decree imposed by President Yoon Suk-yeol during his final concert tour.

During a performance on December 7th at Daegu EXCO, Na Hoon-ah shared his thoughts on the political climate while singing his popular song "Gong" (Ball). Accompanied by the song's signature "tiriri" sound, he told the audience, "I couldn't sleep a wink for several nights. I wondered if I should even hold this concert. With the assembly banned due to the emergency decree, I was so worried. I only felt relieved after the decree was lifted and had a drink."

Na Hoon-ah's heartfelt message resonated with fans, who have long appreciated his candidness and social commentary. The singer is known for incorporating personal reflections and social critiques into his performances, particularly when singing "Gong," a song with philosophical lyrics about the human condition.

In a previous concert in Goyang last year, Na Hoon-ah used the same song to criticize politicians, urging the audience to hold themselves accountable for electing their representatives. During the Daegu concert, he continued this theme, asking rhetorical questions about the location of the National Assembly and the homes of politicians.

"What is the fundamental purpose of politics?" Na Hoon-ah asked the audience. "It is to protect the lives of the people and ensure they don't go hungry. This is what the National Assembly should be deliberating on night and day."

Na Hoon-ah's farewell concert tour, which began after his sudden retirement announcement in February, has been met with overwhelming support from fans. The singer, who debuted in 1966 with the hit song "Cheonri-gil," has been a beloved figure in Korean music for decades. Despite numerous offers to enter politics, Na Hoon-ah has consistently declined, choosing instead to focus on his music.

"If you really want to serve the nation and the people, then I should be singing," he once said, declining a political offer.

Na Hoon-ah's final concerts will be held in Seoul from January 10th to 12th, bringing an end to a legendary career.

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