Stars becoming more vocal in political matters Posted : 2021-03-15 08:58 Updated : 2021-03-15 16:48 Political retaliation once discouraged stars from speaking out; now politicians' hardcore supporters can put gag on celebrities By Park Han-sol Unlike Hollywood where actors often feel free to criticize or mock politicians, the atmosphere in the Korean entertainment industry has long been quite different. For celebrities, commenting on people in power has been a long-held taboo. Several celebrities have found their careers coming to abrupt and unexpected ends after criticizing politicians. And watching stars pay the price for their politically motivated comments became a warning for the others to keep their mouths closed