[All] BTS RM Smoking in a Non-Smoking Area in Japan?! Cigarettes, Weekly Bunshun, Rap Monster, RM, Jungkook, Suga, Comprehensive Summary of the Controversy

Recently, controversy is growing as allegations have been raised that RM smoked in Shibuya, Japan.

 

This incident began with a report by the Japanese weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun, and the repercussions have grown as it was mentioned that it was not just simple smoking, but also violation of a no-smoking zone, littering of cigarette butts, and disregard for on-site intervention.

 

 

 

1. Start of the incident, Shibuya route after the Tokyo Dome concert

 

The controversy began with reports regarding their movements after the concert. BTS concluded concerts at the Tokyo Dome on April 17 and 18, which drew approximately 110,000 people, and subsequently, Weekly Bunshun covered and revealed the members' individual travel routes. During this process, it was first revealed that RM had engaged in the so-called "bar ladder" while moving between bars and izakayas in the Shibuya area.

 

Subsequently, the behavior at the event led to problems, escalating beyond simple reporting on private life into a controversy.

 

 

 

2. Allegations of smoking in non-smoking areas, and even cigarette butt littering raised

 

The key point of the Weekly Bunshun report is the smoking scene. According to the report, RM smoked a cigarette on a street in Shibuya with no-smoking signs, and Witness accounts of continued smoking even in building hallways without designated smoking areas This came out. Also Testimony that a cigarette butt was thrown on the floor, and a female clerk at the scene cleaned it up and wiped the floor. It was also revealed together.

 

The controversy intensified, particularly with the inclusion of claims that smoking continued despite security guards stopping it multiple times.

 

 

 

3. Why Is Japan's Shibuya Smoking Regulation a Problem?

 

The reason this incident has escalated is due to Japanese regulations. Shibuya in Tokyo is, in principle, an area where street smoking is prohibited, and fines may be imposed for smoking outside of designated smoking areas. This is not merely a matter of personal smoking, but a situation involving both public etiquette and violations of regulations.

 

In particular, since Japan has a strong culture sensitive to public etiquette, it appears that the local reaction also spread rapidly.

 

 

 

4. Past smoking and controversies, issues extending to RM, Jungkook, and Suga

 

The reason this controversy has escalated is that past cases are being mentioned again.

 

Prior to his military enlistment, RM accidentally uploaded a photo of himself smoking to his personal social media account, which he quickly deleted, and he has also indirectly revealed his feelings through the lyrics of songs released afterward. Additionally, he faced a controversy regarding his manners after being spotted smoking in a public place during an overseas schedule; however, at the time, there were also reactions arguing that it was a matter of privacy, citing the fact that outdoor smoking was not illegal in those countries.

 

Jungkook also became a topic of conversation after being caught smoking during his schedule for the Qatar World Cup and his visit to Los Angeles, USA. He later personally mentioned in a live broadcast, “I smoked a lot, but I tried to quit.” In Suga’s case, the controversy was related to drinking rather than smoking; there was a case where he was booked for violating the Road Traffic Act after it was confirmed that he was intoxicated while using an electric scooter.

 

As controversies regarding private lives are repeatedly mentioned, albeit in different forms for each member, the recent RM case is also showing a trend where his past image is being re-examined beyond mere suspicions.

 

 

 

5. Current Situation, Official Stance, and Key Points to Watch

To date, HYBE and RM's side have not released a separate official statement regarding this controversy.

Photos and eyewitness accounts have been released, but the exact context of the situation has not been verified.

 

Therefore, the course of this incident could change significantly depending on three factors: the verification of the facts, the agency's response, and further media coverage. As the artist is a global figure, attention is focused on how their future response will unfold.

 

 

 

 

FAQ

Q. Did RM really smoke in a non-smoking area?
Suspicions were raised by a Weekly Bunshun report, but the facts have not yet been confirmed.

 

Q. Is street smoking illegal in Japan?
Some areas, such as Shibuya, are no-smoking zones, so you may be subject to a fine.

 

Q. Is it true that you even littered cigarette butts?
There are eyewitness accounts and reports, but they have not been officially verified.

 

Q. Has the agency released a statement?
As of now, there is no official statement from HYBE or RM's side.

 

 

 

 

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