Super Junior’s Siwon stops foreign tourist from smoking at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Super Junior member Siwon is receiving attention for politely asking a tourist to stop smoking at the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace. The article also touches on Siwon's recent public engagement with South Korean social and political issues.
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The incident highlights the intersection of celebrity behavior, cultural preservation, and the increasing tendency for public figures in South Korea to express political opinions.
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Super Junior member and actor Siwon drew attention after personally asking a foreign tourist to stop smoking while visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace.
On August 18 KST, Siwon uploaded a video titled “A Rainy Palace Tour, Gyeongbokgung (feat. Yang In Eok )” to his YouTube channel.
In the video, Siwon toured various areas of Gyeongbokgung with volunteer palace guide Yang In Eok, learning about the history of the royal palace and its cultural heritage.
While the two were discussing one of the palace’s decorative guardian figures, Siwon noticed a foreign tourist apparently preparing to smoke nearby.
Siwon immediately approached the tourist and politely said, “Excuse me, please,” gesturing for them to stop smoking.
The tourist appeared to understand his request and immediately lowered the cigarette. Siwon responded, “Thank you,” before returning to the tour.
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