SM Entertainment Releases Apology Regarding Indoor Smoking Incident Involving NCT's Haechan

On January 11, 2023, allegations surfaced accusing NCT's Haechan of smoking indoors, a violation that carries a fine in South Korea. Subsequently, SM Entertainment issued a press statement confirming Haechan's actions and stating that he would be held accountable for covering the imposed fine. This development has sparked concerns among fans.

SM Entertainment issued a statement extending profound apologies for the distress caused by Haechan's thoughtless actions.

The agency has confirmed Haechan's indoor use of an electronic cigarette by reviewing a video of NCT 127’s dance practice posted on January 10th. They have now received a fine notice from the pertinent health department related to the incident and have assured swift settlement of the fine. SM Entertainment also underscored their dedication to implementing specific measures to prevent the recurrence of such issues in the future.

SM Entertainment Statement
"After the release of NCT 127's latest behind the scenes practice video content on January 10, we confirmed that Haechan was seen smoking an e-cigarette indoors. Today, we received notice of a penalty charged for this violation of smoking laws from the local health center, and so we intend on paying the fine."

The representative continued, "We would like to deeply apologize for causing many people concerns with such careless actions. We will take precautions so that the same mistake does not happen again."

(With AI Inputs)

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