BTS’ Jungkook Trends After His Smoking Pictures At A Parking Lot Go Viral On The Internet Breaking The ‘Squeaky Clean’ Image Of K-Pop Stars, ARMY Comes To Defend, “Smoking Is Not A Crime”

BTS’ Jungkoook has now returned home after wrapping up his overseas schedule in the United States. During his short trip, the singer aimed to promote his recent single, ‘Seven’, feat. Latto and starring Han So Hee; however, his visit seems to have mired in controversy after a few pics of the K-pop idol smoking went viral. Now, one may ask how can smoking cause controversy. Well, for the unversed, K-pop icons are known for their squeaky-clean images – something that can be idolised.

BTS for the large part can be credited for breaking stereotypes and emerging triumphant in their pursuit of diminishing the stigma around K-pop. At a time when all K-pop stars were presenting the perfect façade, the Bangtan Boys unleashed their bare souls in front of their fans, winning accolades from all corners.

Coming back to Jungkook, the ‘Left and Right’ singer was at the helm of controversy after his recent pics wherein he was seen smoking went viral. Amid the mayhem, ARMY ( a term coined for BTS fans) was quick to shield their golden maknae, asking haters if smoking is a crime. The now viral stills of Jungkook showed him smoking in Los Angeles donning a casual black T-shirt and jeans while standing in a parking lot where he was accompanied by a few friends.