by Journalist Ha Jiwon
Baekhyun has issued an apology regarding the indoor smoking controversy.
On September 16, Baekhyun's agency, INB100, stated, "We sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable about our artist Baekhyun smoking indoors."
The agency explained, "Baekhyun and our staff were completely unaware that electronic cigarettes were banned in Macau. During a meal with staff after his concert in Macau, the conversation became lively, and Baekhyun unconsciously used an electronic cigarette."
The statement continued, "Baekhyun deeply regrets disappointing many fans due to his careless behavior and sincerely apologizes. Both the agency and Baekhyun will be more cautious to ensure that such incidents do not happen again, and we promise not to disappoint our fans with similar situations in the future."
Previously, a video showing Baekhyun smoking indoors at what is presumed to be a restaurant spread online, causing controversy.
Here is the full official statement from INB100:
Hello, this is INB100.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable about our artist Baekhyun smoking indoors.
At that time, Baekhyun and our staff were completely unaware that electronic cigarettes were banned in Macau. During a meal with staff after his concert in Macau, the conversation became lively, and Baekhyun unconsciously used an electronic cigarette.
Baekhyun deeply regrets disappointing many fans due to his careless behavior and sincerely apologizes.
Both the agency and Baekhyun will be more cautious to ensure that such incidents do not happen again, and we promise not to disappoint our fans with similar situations in the future.
We will also do our best to show a more mature image.
Once again, we sincerely apologize for causing concern and discomfort to many people. We are very sorry.
-His unconsciousness is at fault here.
-It is forbidden to smoke indoors here in South Korea. If he smoked out of unconsciousness, does it mean that he is also used to smoke indoors in South Korea???????
-He smoked indoors... And with people aroundㅋㅋㅋ...
-Isn’t the default to not smoke indoors?ㅎㅎ...
-It’s surprising that he did the same thing that his teammate got criticized for.
-Unconsciously during a lively conversation < It just means he often smokes indoors.
-?? It sounds like he smokes indoors regularly.
-They need to write better statements.
-Unconsciously? That means he probably does it all the time, and when caught, he just apologizesㅋㅋ
-Don’t smoke indoors, whether in Korea or elsewhere.
-They should hire a new person to write their official statements.
-Why smoke indoors, especially in a restaurant?
