'Baekhyun apologizes for controversy over indoor smoking'Using it for unconsciousness, apologizing for the inconvenience'
Sep 16, 2024
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On the 16th, a video of Baekhyun smoking an e-cigarette while talking with acquaintances at a restaurant spread on social media, sparking controversy. In the video, Baekhyun was with people believed to be staff members, and he was also seen emitting cigarette smoke. The video spread through the online community, leading to criticism of indoor smoking among fans.
Accordingly, the agency INB100 sincerely apologizes to all those who felt uncomfortable about Baekhyun's indoor smoking," he said in an official statement. The agency said "Baekhyun and the staff were not aware that Macau was an area where e-cigarettes were prohibited""After the performance, as conversations with the staff ripened during meals, I unconsciously used e-cigarettes.", he explained.
The agency then said, "Baekhyun is bowing down and deeply apologizing for disappointing many fans for his careless behavior."I will be careful not to let this happen again in the future, and I will do my best to show you my mature self."," he added.
Baekhyun has recently continued his solo career by releasing his fourth mini album 'Hello, World', and the album surpassed 1 million cumulative sales based on Hanteo Chart in five days after its release, making it a million seller as his third solo album.
Regarding the indoor smoking controversy, Baekhyun again expressed his apology through his agency and vowed not to disappoint his fans again.
▶ Hereinafter, Baekhyun's indoor smoking-related position specialized
Hello. This is INB100.
We sincerely apologize to anyone who has experienced inconvenience related to indoor smoking by our artist Baekhyun, who is currently circulating on the Internet.
At that time, Baekhyun and our staff were not aware that Macau was prohibited from bringing in e-cigarettes at all. Meanwhile, while eating with the staff after the Macau concert, I unconsciously used e-cigarettes as the conversation ripened.
Baekhyun is deeply sorry that he disappointed many fans with his careless behavior.
We and Baekhyun will continue to take greater care to prevent this from happening again, and we promise that we will not disappoint our fans with this situation.
We will also do our best to show you a more mature side.
Once again, I sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people and making them feel uncomfortable. I'm sorry.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
