BTS’s RM Faces Backlash Over Smoking Video Shared Amid Vacation
RM sparked controversy after a video allegedly showing him smoking outdoors leaked online on June 20. The idol appears to look directly at the camera in the clip, which went viral fast.
Fans are divided. Many defended RM’s choice to smoke, a fact known after his previous “accidental” Instagram post. However, a large portion criticized the video’s spread as a privacy invasion. BTS members are currently on vacation post-military discharge, and some accuse overzealous fans of stalking them.
Twitter users slammed the incident, highlighting the hypocrisy in how the fandom treats privacy:
Gels:
“55k likes for a video that invades Namjoon’s privacy, congrats to army for proving once again that they don’t give a fuck about the boys’ privacy”J&J ?!:
“this is how i know army don’t actually gaf abt ‘protecting bts’ privacy’ bc this has +55K likes but if someone tweets ‘OMG KM WERE FEEDING DUCKS’ w/o pics they get reported for ‘invading their privacy’. yall only moral police ppl when its smth you’d rather go abt ur day wo seeing”dali⁷ꪜ:
“I find it weird tht ppl are ok with spreading stalker content or vids the boys don’t know are being taken just bc you’re horny for them smoking cigs ”
RM has openly addressed his smoking in a new song, but this video reignited debate within the fandom.
RM is currently vacationing in Europe, away from the spotlight since BTS’s military returns. The situation is being closely watched by fans and industry insiders alike.
