A few days ago, Jungkook became the center of attention on SNS after photos of him smoking in Los Angeles went viral. Although smoking is not ilℓєgαℓ, for many people the fact that a celebrity like Jungkook smokes is a controversial topic.

Therefore, there are many opinions starting to be expressed on topics and public forums. Some people expressed opposition to Jungkook's action while others said it was not an action worthy of criticism. But most of the controversy comes from the contrasting attitudes of kσrєαn netizens and international fans towards this incident.

Below is what kσrєαn netizens and international netizens commented about Jungkook's smoking behavior in the US:

On September 7, αмєяι¢αn celebrity gossip website Lainey Gossip shared videos and photos of Jungkook standing and smoking outside Matsuhisa, a restaurant in Los Angeles (California, USA) that is loved by many stars. According to media, the above images were discovered and filmed by paparazzi from the notorious Hollywood Backgrid paparazzi agency.

In the photo, Jungkook stands with his bodyguard and a few friends after finishing dinner and holds a cigarette in his hand. Not only that, the scene of Jungkook smoking and exhaling smoke was also recorded close-up and spread on social networks.

Since then, the topic of Jungkook smoking quickly became the number 1 hot topic in the online community. Initially, netizens discussed Jungkook's smoking but then also asked the question: "Is he breaking the law?". The reason for that reaction from netizens is that the state of California is known for its laws banning cigarette smoke in the air.

But fortunately, the management representative of Matsuhisa confirmed that Jungkook's smoking area in that photo is an area where smoking is allowed. Specifically, the restaurant manager said: "You can smoke on the road or the entrance in the parking lot. Many people, smokers, do it like this. There is no ashtray. After smoking, you can throw the cigarette in the trash can."

However, the story did not end there as kσrєαn and international netizens continued the argument. While one side constantly criticized Jungkook's actions, the other side tried to defend and point out that Jungkook had the complete right to decide his own actions.

Most kσrєαn netizens criticized his smoking action because for kσrєαn fans, BTS in general or Jungkook in particular is an idol. When he is an idol to many others, he needs to maintain a proper image, smoking will easily negatively affect his fans.

In addition, many kσrєαn netizens believe that smoking will affect Jungkook's health and voice. Therefore, the attitude of kσrєαn netizens is mostly unsupportive and they also think that ARMYs are trying to cover up their idols with different arguments:

- Please think about your health and your fans and quit smoking...

- Be a bit more rational with the shields hereㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ the comments are cracking me up

- You fans (ARMYs) are honestly impressiveㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- I hate people who smoke in the streets, specifically, he is an idol of million fans

- ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm crying over these shields. Jungkook, please quit smoking for your fans

- you guys are so crazy for menㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ he should be blamed for his action

- Ngl, but if this would've been a female idol...these wouldn't be the types of comments she would've received..Jk is an adult he can do whatever he wants but glorifying smoking is incorrect

- his lungs care......but the lung c̾a̾n̾c̾e̾r cells are overjoyed.....!!!

On the contrary, international netizens disagree with the views of kσrєαn netizens. Many people defended it, saying that this was an invasion of privacy by secretly taking photos of Jungkook in everyday life and also pointed out that he did not smoke on stage or directly in front of fans, so it could not be said that he He is promoting smoking.

Along with that, many people pointed out that Jungkook is an adult, smoking itself is not against the law, so there is nothing for him to be criticized for. Contrary to the disapproving attitude of kσrєαn netizens, international fans are excited to see a new side of Jungkook that is beyond the stereotype of an idol:

- HE DID NOT BREAK ANY LAW. PERIOD.

- LEAVE HIM ALONE

- Why are you guys attacking JK. Jeer he's just having a cigarette n you guys are worried if it's ℓєgαℓ or not. Come on guys give JK a break. He's breaking records and working hard. I believe in JK

- Is he child? Isnt smoking normal??

- Lmao y’all talking bout smoking laws in LA? that sh1t nonexistent lol. and let my guy go on his smoke break in peace d@mn

- Leave him alone.....he's not a kid he can do whatever he wants to do he is an adult...

- He didn't break any law Btw invading an idol's privacy is really intolerable and nasty. he can do what he wants. We all don't have the rights to judge or interfere his decision

- He's an adult...he's not a kid...he's can do whatever thє hєll he wants...why didn't people make a big fuss about suga in his recent music video about smoking...I personally don't care for it but it's his decision and body...

- Don't make is issue it not crime. right? He is also human respect his privacy please and he is adult who knows law

- I already know that he smokes So I'm used to seeing things like this It is normal for an adult man to smoke if he wants to do so This is normal

- He’s so fine

- Im sorry but he’s soo hot for that

- He looks so cool, he is so grown up

- He did it outdoors, Jungkook is 26 years old, he's a grown man

- HES GIVING DPR IAN SO BAD i want him to cover one of his songs SO BAD

- the stress he must feel carrying 6 ha9s and the whole Kpop, I get him now. still looks hot af

- He's not even born in 2007 or anything. Why is there a controversy over someone who was born in 97 smoking? There are so many people who are making a big deal out of nothing

- I'm not an ARMY, but he's pretty good looking,