Baekhyun’s Agency responded to the controversy surrounding his smoke accident at homewhich has recently sparked discussion online.
Baekhyun Addresses Smoking Incident at Home
On September 16, Video surfaced showing Baekhyun vaping inside a restaurant in MacauThe clip, which has gained popularity, shows Baekhyun in conversation with others, presumably staff members, while vaping in a corner of the restaurant.
In light of the incident, Baekhyun’s agency, INB100, released a statement addressing both the video and the rumors that followed.
“At the time, Baekhyun and our staff were completely unaware that e-cigarettes were prohibited in Macau.. During a meal with the staff after the performance in Macau, Baekhyun unconsciously used an e-cigarette as the conversation deepened,” the statement read.
“Baekhyun feels deeply sorry for disappointing many fans due to his careless actions,” he added.”Both Baekhyun and our company will be more vigilant to ensure that similar incidents do not happen again, and we promise not to disappoint our fans in the future. We will also commit to acting in a more mature manner.”
The agency previously stated that it would take strong legal action against those who spread malicious rumors and misinformation about the EXO member. INB100 stressed its commitment to protecting Baekhyun’s reputation and well-being, saying it would not tolerate defamatory posts or comments online. It vowed to take stern action against anyone responsible for spreading false information.
This announcement comes at a pivotal time in Baekhyun’s career, as he continues to enjoy immense success with his latest solo release. ‘Hello World’. Released on September 6, the mini album set a new personal record for the artist, selling a whopping 893,214 copies on its first day, surpassing the previous record of 868,840 copies for his 2021 album “Bambi,” all in just 24 hours. The title track, “Pineapple slice” they performed similarly well, reaching #1 on iTunes Top Songs chart in 24 regions, including Argentina, Thailand and Fiji.
