[instiz] NCT HAECHAN, ACKNOWLEDGES AND APOLOGIZES FOR SMOKING INDOORS... "I WILL PAY THE PENALTY"

SM Entertainment has issued an official statement of apology over recent footage of NCT member Haechan smoking an e-cigarette indoors.

On January 11 KST, a representative of SM Entertainment relayed, "After the release of NCT 127's latest behind the scenes practice video content on January 10, we confirmed that Haechan was seen smoking an e-cigarette indoors. Today, we received notice of a penalty charged for this violation of smoking laws from the local health center, and so we intend on paying the fine."

The representative continued, "We would like to deeply apologize for causing many people concerns with such careless actions. We will take precautions so that the same mistake does not happen again."

Earlier, footage of Haechan smoking an e-cigarette in a practice room at SM Entertainment stirred up a debate on online communities.

Meanwhile, Haechan recently announced a temporary hiatus from promotions after being diagnosed with tonsillitis.

CR: Allkpop

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1. Aigoo... so he really smoked indoors

2. Huh? So it was real

3. Let's be careful next time

4. The result came out rather quickly

5. Wow why so fast?

6. Hul it was true, daebak....

7. Seems like they got a notice and contacted him quickly,.....

8. Yah... from D.O to Haecan