In brief
In a lively display of dissent, South Korean protesters are using music, including a catchy protest tune based on "Feliz Navidad," to call for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol amid political unrest.
Tens of thousands of South Koreans have transformed the streets into a vibrant stage for protests against President Yoon Suk Yeol, with music playing a pivotal role. They dance to traditional beats, perform trot music, and even belt out the adapted version of “Feliz Navidad” that includes the lyrics: “Impeachment is the answer.” The song, created by musician Baek Jae Gil, has taken social media by storm, amassing millions of views across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. Artists and protesters alike gathered outside the National Assembly in Seoul to express their demands, turning the protest into a festive and impactful event. Baek, a veteran of the pro-democracy movement, has witnessed the evolution of protests in South Korea. He recalls his first demonstration in 1989, a moment of struggle that paved the way for his current fight. With the festive anti-Yoon anthem resonating among the younger generation, it appears that music is uniting voices against political turmoil in South Korea.
