Controversy over the misuse of gift certificates from NCT Jaemin's fans... Public outrage over large mart employee's inappropriate conduct

Controversy has arisen over allegations that a large mart employee used 100,000 won mobile gift certificates, which Jaemin presented to fans for White Day, for personal purposes. It has been revealed that some of the 30 gift certificates—a "reverse tribute" prepared by Jaemin using his own money—were already marked as used at a branch in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, before the store opened. Although the employee admitted via social media to exchanging nine of the certificates first, they instead expressed dissatisfaction, further fueling the fans' anger. The mart is currently investigating the exact circumstances and has promised to prevent a recurrence, but it is a very unfortunate situation as it appears Jaemin's precious sentiments toward his fans have been tarnished. We understand that this incident must be upsetting given his comeback on the 25th, but we hope that Jaemin's sincerity has been properly conveyed to his fans.