NCT‘s Haechan has allegedly been spotted smoking indoors.
NCT’s Haechan | ARENA
NCT 127 recently returned with their special album, “Be There For Me” in late December and have been promoting it in different ways since.
NCT 127 | SM Entertainment
On January 10, NCT 127’s account shared behind-the-scenes footage of the dance practice of “Be There For Me.”
During portions of the video, Haechan is seen holding something up to his mouth and inhaling. There is no smoke from Haechan after the item, allegedly a vape, but it is not uncommon to “swallow” smoke so as to not disturb others.
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While smoking is a personal choice adults are allowed to make, there are multiple regulations in Korea regarding indoor smoking. Earlier this year, EXO‘s D.O was allegedly fined after a video clip of him smoking indoors circulated online.
National Health Promotion Act (9-4-16), smoking is prohibited in all commercial, factory, and mixed-use facilities over 1,000 square meters in size.
— Mapo-gu Public Health Center on the alleged fine D.O received.
Multiple NCT members have been caught smoking or holding smoking devices over the years, and fans usually react with comedy.
NCT’s Johnny holding a vape. NCT’s Taeyong holding a vape. | NHK
nct smoker line +1 OKAYYY https://t.co/5lnMnU9Skl
— lillie (@mfalrens) January 10, 2024
Haechan is currently on a health-related hiatus following a diagnosis of tonsilitis, which you can read more about below.
