Super Junior’s Leeteuk recently caused a stir online when he unintentionally exposed a pack of cigarettes during a livestream but the reaction from fans was notably relaxed.
During a casual live broadcast, Leeteuk was showing viewers what he carried in his bag, including everyday items like notebooks and chargers. However, as he unpacked, a cigarette pack briefly slipped into view. Realizing what had happened, he quickly shifted it off-screen, placing it behind the camera. Still, eagle-eyed fans caught the moment.
The clip circulated across various online platforms, but instead of backlash, the incident was met with understanding. Many fans noted that Leeteuk, now 42 and a veteran in the industry since debuting in 2005, is no longer bound by the strict image standards often placed on younger idols.
Some even recalled how fellow Super Junior member Shindong had previously shown his cigarettes openly, suggesting that the group’s fanbase is already aware and accepting of such personal choices.
For most fans, Leeteuk smoking is hardly a scandal. As an adult and seasoned entertainer, he’s well within his rights to make his own decisions, and this small slip-up did little to shake their support.
Ultimately, the moment served as a reminder of how public expectations for idols can shift with time and how maturity and transparency can shape more accepting fan communities.
Sources: Koreaboo
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