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Korean Celebrities Mark Liberation Day: G-Dragon, Siwon, Park Bo-gum Proudly Display National Flags

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean celebrities, including G-Dragon, Super Junior's Siwon, and Park Bo-gum, commemorated Korea's Liberation Day on August 15.
  • They shared posts on social media featuring the South Korean flag and messages celebrating the anniversary of independence from Japanese colonial rule.
  • Various celebrities participated in events and made donations to honor independence activists and their descendants.

South Korean celebrities marked the nation's Liberation Day on August 15 with patriotic displays and commemorative messages. The anniversary celebrates Korea's independence from Japanese colonial rule 81 years ago.

Global K-pop star G-Dragon shared a clip of BIGBANG member Taeyang's song "Ringa Linga" on his social media, with lyrics that translate to "Republic of Korea, raise your hands, as if celebrating liberation." Park Bo-gum and Sean of hip-hop duo Jinusean participated in an "815 RUN" event. This run aims to honor independence activists and raise funds for improving living conditions for their descendants.

Republic of Korea, raise your hands, as if celebrating liberation.

— G-DragonA message shared on social media accompanying a song clip on Liberation Day.

Other notable figures also joined in the commemoration. Actress Kim Yoo-jung, actor Lee Dong-wook, and actor Kim Nam-gil posted the South Korean flag on their Instagram stories. Singer Gabee, known for her role in the dance competition show "Street Woman Fighter," donated 8.15 million Korean won (approximately $18,400 USD) to express gratitude to independence activists and their descendants.

Super Junior member Choi Siwon and WINNER member Kang Seung-yoon also shared the national flag on their social media platforms, joining the collective remembrance of the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation.

It is all because of you that the Republic of Korea has achieved today.

— GabeeA statement made upon donating to honor independence activists and their descendants.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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