BTS’s RM is drawing attention online, according to the Japanese weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun. BTS RM was smoking in public during a recent trip to Japan.
The posts spread quickly across online communities, with some users alleging he was smoking outside a designated area. Another claim was that he tossed cigarette butt on the ground instead of using a portable ashtray.
Neither RM nor HYBE has released a statement specifically addressing the Japan rumors, and the available research does not show any credible coverage that confirms the smoking or littering claims.
In Japan, smoking etiquette and public cleanliness are taken very seriously, so even an unverified allegation like this can spark strong reactions. Some netizens argued that if the claims are true, then his behavior is careless and disrespectful. Others questioned why the rumors spread so fast without solid evidence.
“If he really smoked in a non-smoking area and littered, then it’s not a small issue.”
“Why is this blowing up right now of all times?”
Some fans are pointing to the timing and connecting it with Bang Si-hyuk. Especially as HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk faces major fraud allegations tied to the company’s IPO plan.
