K-pop Stars and Actors Cast First Votes as Election Law Allows Participation from Age 18

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Several young celebrities in South Korea have participated in the nation's 22nd legislative election, exercising their voting rights for the first time.

The election law, amended in 2020, permits all Koreans aged 18 and above to vote.
 

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Notable figures such as Jang Wonyoung and Liz from the girl group IVE, along with Bae from Nmixx and J from StayC, were among those eligible to vote for the first time. Additionally, members of boy bands such as Treasure and Ghost9, as well as actors like Kim Su-an and Lee Re, also cast their inaugural votes. Minji of New Jeans appeared in an advertisement by the National Election Commission aimed at encouraging younger generations to participate in the electoral process. 

▲ Members of 82Major / Courtesy of GREAT M EntertainmentThe voter turnout report from the previous general election in April 2020 revealed varying levels of participation across age groups. While voters in their 60s demonstrated the highest turnout at 80 percent, those in their 20s and 30s recorded comparatively lower turnout rates of 58.7 percent and 57.1 percent, respectively.

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