First-generation K-Pop idol faces backlash for ‘smoking’ on the street

First-generation K-Pop idol faces backlash for ‘smoking’ on the street

Some believed this was unnecessary.

Former End.KL Musical member and actress Okay Joo Hyun has caused a stir online with his latest smoking video.

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On November 5, he posted a video with the caption: “Smoking is difficult. I will study hard so as not to disappoint the teachers who helped me.”

In the video, he inhales a vitamin stick and exhales smoke on the street at night.

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It turns out he’s training for the lead role in the musical Mata Hari. He learned to perfect the smoking scene from other actors, but it was more difficult than expected.

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However, the video was met with divided reactions from netizens.

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  • “How is this a controversy?”
  • “This is the beginning of creating a controversy.”
  • “Is this really a controversy?”
  • “It’s not even a real cigarette…”
  • “Seriously…”
  • “Where is this controversy? The problem is people smoking on the street.”
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  • “Did he really have to practice on the street?”
  • “Why don’t you criticize people who smoke on the street, spit and throw away cigarette butts?”
  • “It’s not even a real cigarette.”
  • “It’s not causing anyone harm, so what’s the problem?”

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