Netizens have come to EXO Baekhyun's defense following the release of a certain photo.

On various online platforms, netizens are discussing the recent controversy surrounding EXO member Baekhyun, who was photographed with a pack of cigarettes in front of him in a recent Instagram post by an acquaintance.

In the picture, Baekhyun is seen posing with the person who uploaded the photo, believed to be a staff member.

Shortly after the photo surfaced, the acquaintance deleted it and re-uploaded it from an angle that concealed the cigarettes.

However, some eager fans had already shared the original photo on social media, sparking a heated debate about Baekhyun's alleged smoking habit.

One fan captioned the photo with a question: "Baekhyun~ Do you smoke? We didn't expect this from you. Can you explain?"

But not all reactions were critical. Many fans defended Baekhyun's right to smoke, citing his age and privacy.

Fans commented, "Baekhyun is over thirty. Let him smoke, for heaven's sake," echoing similar sentiments seen on other online platforms where netizens encouraged people to "leave Baekhyun alone."

Here are some of the comments:

"It's not easy being an idol. Smoking is a personal choice."

"Being a celebrity in Korea is a tough job."

"The photo doesn't even show him smoking, just a packet."

"As adults, don't we all have the freedom to choose whether to smoke or not?"

"Baekhyun, it's okay! Smoking isn't great, but it's his private life."

"Why is this such a big deal?"

"Don't regular people smoke too?"

"Why are people so sensitive about this?"

"Why does he need to explain? Lol."

"Do they need permission to smoke? Should they ask permission to use the bathroom too?"

What are your thoughts?

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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