Baekhyun’s agency has addressed the controversy surrounding his indoor smoking incident.
On September 16, a video of Baekhyun vaping inside a restaurant in Macau gained attention online. The video shows Baekhyun having a conversation in a corner while smoking, along with some people who are presumed to be staff members.
In response, Baekhyun’s agency INB100 issued a formal apology as follows:
Hello. This is INB100.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who experienced discomfort due to the recent indoor smoking controversy involving our artist Baekhyun.
At the time, Baekhyun and our staff were completely unaware that electronic cigarettes were prohibited in Macau. During a meal with the staff after performing in Macau, Baekhyun unconsciously used an electronic cigarette as the conversation deepened.
Baekhyun feels deeply sorry for disappointing many fans due to his careless actions.
Both Baekhyun and our company will be more vigilant to ensure that such incidents do not occur again, and we promise not to disappoint our fans in the future. We will also strive to act more maturely.
Once again, we sincerely apologize for causing concern and discomfort. We are truly sorry.
