I was shocked while watching the news yesterday.

The breaking news was that Charlie Kirk was assassinated while giving a speech at Utah Valley University.

He was an internet broadcaster, political commentator, and the founder of Turning Point USA. Known for his controversial statements and extreme views, the fact that he suddenly fell to gunfire on stage is shocking.

First, Kirk participated as a speaker at a Christian conservative event called "Build Up Korea 2025" held at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea, last week. The event took place from September 5 to 6, with the slogan "Restoring Liberal Democracy and Christian Values to Make Korea Great Again." Jack Posobiec, classified as a neo-Nazi, and Alex Bruesewitz, a key figure in the Trump camp, also took the stage.

One of Kirk's statements in Korea criticized the Lee Jae-myung government's church raids, which was reported to have been said with the message, "We are watching" from the U.S.

One of Kirk's mentors, Pastor Rob McCoy, also testified publicly that "Charlie Kirk heard about the persecution of churches in Korea and conveyed it to the U.S. President."

Charlie Kirk was the face representing the American conservative movement, especially Trumpism.

He created the organization Turning Point USA, which rapidly grew with a content strategy targeting young people.

He operated a channel with 3.34 million YouTube subscribers, focusing on shorts to quickly spread his message.

Of course, he also had a separate YouTube account in his name, where he would delve deeper into his thoughts and claims with longer videos. His ideology can be summarized in one word: alternative right. He was a figure who precariously straddled Trumpism, strong nationalism, opposition to gun control, opposition to abortion, anti-LGBT sentiments, male supremacy, and even white nationalism.

He is also known for hurling insults at Martin Luther King and George Floyd, and for controversial statements like "submit to men" directed at Taylor Swift. He did not shy away from extreme remarks like 'homosexuals should be stoned to death.'

In particular, he relentlessly attacked universities, calling them "a scam." Using the humanities and social sciences as an example, he argued that most graduates work in fields unrelated to their majors, and that only a tiny fraction actually utilize their degrees, claiming it fits the definition of 'deceiving others for profit,' or a scam. This aligns with the views of Andrew Tate, who outright stated that "the school itself is a scam."

Thanks to these extreme statements, Kirk secured a solid fandom among young men, but at the same time, he faced constant criticism socially.

Nevertheless, he did not remain just an internet broadcaster.

He showed pro-Israel tendencies and distanced himself from anti-Semitism, claiming that the separation of church and state does not practically exist according to evangelical Christian beliefs. Furthermore, he emphasized that Christians should lead in seven areas: politics, religion, media, business, family, education, and arts & entertainment.

During the process of the 47th U.S. presidential election, he was one of the most active supporters of Trump. He was the most active among non-political activists in the Trump camp and was the only one invited to speak at the celebration event after the inauguration of the 47th president on January 21. This indicates that he was recognized for his influence within the Trump camp.

The assassination of such a figure during a speech will undoubtedly have significant repercussions in American politics. Supporters will be furious, while opponents will watch this incident with a strange bitterness. Personally, I found it hard to agree with his statements and ideology.

However, it is undeniable that he delivered a strong message to the younger generation and drew political participation through YouTube and social media.

Looking back, Charlie Kirk's emergence was a symbol of how extremely divided American society has become.

A figure who evokes both praise and criticism simultaneously.

The traces he left will remain long in the internet and as a page in American politics.