Im Si-wan, Jung Hyo-sung (former Secret), and other stars who remember Liberation Day with fond memories... ”We will never forget the noble sacrifice”

On the 15th, which marked the 79th anniversary of Korea's Restoration Day, a number of stars took to heart the meaning of the day through SNS.

Jung Hyo-sung (former Secret) said "It's the day when the light was restored on the 79th anniversary. The Republic of Korea, which has kept hope alive despite various hardships and adversities," and posted an illustration of the Taegeuk flag together.

TV personality Jang Seong Kyu said, "We will never forget the noble spirit of sacrifice of the martyrs who gave their noble lives for the independence of the Republic of Korea."

Meaningful events also followed. This year marks the fifth year that singer Sean has organised the 81.5km donation marathon in commemoration of Gwangbokjeol. The marathon was organised by Sean with the help of marathon participants and sponsors in order to build a house for the descendants of independence veterans in 2020.

Sean celebrated the anniversary of the Gwangbok Festival this year with actors Im Siwan, Yoon Seua, Jin Seong-kyu, Im Semi, Lee Siu, director Kwon Eun-ju, a former marathoner, former footballers Lee Young-pyo and Cho Won-hee, wrestling gold medallist Jung Ji-hyun and track and field coach Jang Hojung. Marathon.

Im Siwan and Sean were shown wearing athletic uniforms embroidered with the Taegeuk flag as a silent reminder before the start of the marathon. In particular, Sean drew attention with his marathon number '1945', meaning the year 1945.

Netizens reacted to the stars' SNS relay reflecting on the meaning of Kwangbokseok, saying that they would never forget, that they raised the Taegeuk flag and that it was an important 15th August.