BTS' RM faces smoking controversy after Japan media report

RM of BTS has been swept into controversy after a Japanese tabloid reported that he smoked and discarded cigarette butts in a designated no-smoking area in Tokyo — sparking mixed reactions among fans and online communities. In a report by Japanese weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun on Wednesday, RM was said to have been spotted multiple times smoking in a non-smoking zone around Shibuya, Tokyo, where he had been staying during the group’s world tour. The report said RM spent time with acquaintances moving between izakayas and bars. The report claimed that despite the absence of designated smoking areas inside the establishments, he and his group allegedly smoked in building corridors and discarded cigarette butts on site. The outlet published photos alongside detailed descriptions of the situation. It also cited witnesses saying a building security guard warned RM at one point, while another female staff member later cleaned up the cigarette butts. In Japan, smoking regulations are strictly enforced, with many public streets designated as non-smoking zones and limited, clearly marked smo

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