Famous entertainment news agency BACKGRID released photos on September 8 of BTS member Jungkook smoking outside a restaurant in Los Angeles, sparking controversy on social media.
According to the website report, three SUVs and two minibuses were arranged to transport Jungkook and his large group of friends to a restaurant called Matsuhisa. This restaurant is known for frequent celebrity sightings, such as Hailey Bieber, and is often captured by paparazzi.
Although Lainey Gossip cannot confirm the reason for Masakuni's visit to Los Angeles, there is a strong possibility that he is attending the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards 2023, scheduled to take place on September 12th in New Jersey.
On September 5th, Masakuni flew from South Korea to the United States. This year, his song "Seven," a collaboration with rapper Latto, has been nominated for "Song of the Summer" at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
The controversial photos of him smoking have sparked debate on various forums. Some viewers have expressed discontent with his behavior and demanded that he quit smoking.
However, many fans have defended Yao's right to make his own lifestyle choices, arguing that as a 26-year-old, as long as he does not smoke in designated non-smoking areas or in enclosed spaces that can harm others, his decision is beyond reproach.
This is not the first time Jungkook has attracted attention for smoking. He was previously noticed by viewers during a live stream using an e-cigarette at home.
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