BTS RM faces allegations of 'smoking in Japan and littering cigarette butts'... yet 'Run BTS' promotion continues

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Boy group BTS (BTS) displayed exceptional variety show talent despite allegations of smoking in a no-smoking zone.

On the afternoon of the 23rd at 9 p.m., BTS released the first episode of its original variety content, 'Run BTS 2.0', via the group's official channel and the global superfan platform Weverse.

That day, after arriving at their accommodation late at night, the members began a 'room selection game'. Four members crowded into a two-person room, screaming, while Jung-kook alone secured the most comfortable three-person room, creating a mix of joy and sorrow that brought great laughter to viewers.

The 'Zombie Game', held after dinner to settle cleanup duties, turned the scene into chaos. Members who became zombies covered their eyes with blindfolds, stumbled around in awkward postures, and searched for citizens, performing desperate physical comedy. Unable to see, they struggled to catch citizens and eventually ended up tangled together, engaging in a pillow fight. After the game ended, they burst out laughing like children, saying, "It was so funny my face hurts."

'Run BTS' is BTS's signature original content, which debuted in 2015. After a hiatus following special content in 2023, it resumed after approximately three years. New episodes are released every Thursday at 9 p.m. on the group's official channel and Weverse.

Leader RM recently became embroiled in allegations of littering cigarette butts. According to local Japanese media on the 22nd, RM was spotted smoking multiple times in a no-smoking zone while having drinks with acquaintances in the Shibuya area of Tokyo, Japan.

The media reported, "Despite the establishment having no separate smoking area, RM smoked with his companions in building hallways and other areas. He also discarded cigarette butts on the ground. A female employee had to pick up the butts RM discarded, and a security guard managing the building warned RM, but RM continued smoking." Regarding this matter, RM and his agency HYBE (Big Hit Music) have not issued any separate statement.

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