BLACKPINK's Jennie Issues Official Apology for Indoor Smoking Controversy
Jennie of the K-pop group BLACKPINK has officially apologized for indoor smoking. Her agency, OA Entertainment, released the following statement on the 9th:
"We sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable with Jennie's behavior in the content released on the 2nd."
Jennie's Reflection and Personal Apology
The agency conveyed Jennie's personal reflection and apology as follows:
- Jennie is reflecting on her indoor smoking.
- She regrets causing discomfort to the staff members.
- She has personally contacted and apologized to the staff who were present at the time.
Apology to Fans and Promise for the Future
OA Entertainment apologized to fans and outlined future plans:
"We also apologize to fans who may have felt disappointed, and we promise to repay your support with more mature and better behavior in the future."
Origin and Development of the Controversy
The controversy unfolded as follows:
- On the 8th, a scene was shared on Twitter (X) showing Jennie using what appeared to be an e-cigarette while getting her hair and makeup done.
- The scene was part of a video titled 'A Moment in Capri with Jennie' on Jennie's personal YouTube channel.
- Criticism arose not only due to indoor smoking but also because she was seen exhaling smoke towards the staff, which was deemed disrespectful.
- The indoor smoking scene has since been edited out of the video.
Indoor Smoking Controversies in the Entertainment Industry
Jennie's incident is the latest in a series of indoor smoking controversies in the Korean entertainment industry. Other celebrities who have faced similar controversies include:
- Lim Young-woong
- EXO's Do Kyung-soo
- NCT's Haechan
- Actor Ji Chang-wook
- TV personality Gian84
- Director Jang Hang-jun
Most of these individuals received fines and issued public apologies for their actions.
