According to Sports Kyunghang, recently, videos and photos have been circulating on social media showing male singer Baekhyun (EXO) smoking an electronic cigarette in a restaurant when he went to Macau (China) to hold a concert last June. There were many other staff members around him.
The image of Baekhyun smoking indoors has been criticized by netizens. Many people think that Baekhyun is disrespectful to the staff by blowing smoke right in front of them while talking.
Baekhyun was previously known to be a smoker. In photos taken with acquaintances, the male singer was caught holding a cigarette many times.
However, if Baekhyun smokes indoors, there is a possibility that he will be fined following complaints.
On the evening of September 16, the management company INB100 sent an apology on behalf of Baekhyun. The company said: "We sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable about smoking in artist Baekhyun's home.
At that time, Baekhyun and the staff did not know that Macau (China) banned e-cigarettes. During the dinner after the concert, while talking enthusiastically, he unconsciously used an e-cigarette.
Baekhyun bowed his head in apology for disappointing many fans with his careless behavior.
We and Baekhyun will pay more attention to prevent this from happening, we promise not to disappoint the fans. Baekhyun will also try harder to show a more mature side of himself.”
Last August, another EXO member, D.O., was caught smoking an electronic cigarette in the waiting room of MBC. The male idol's behavior was reported to the Mapo District Health Center by staff and he received a fine.
In July this year, Jennie of Blackpink also faced a wave of criticism when a video of her smoking an e-cigarette in her room and in front of her makeup artist went viral. Jennie later admitted her mistake and apologized through her management company OA Entertainment.
