Japanese media faces controversy over allegations of smearing BTS... Smoking report on RM sparks criticism of paparazzi-style reporting and invasion of privacy

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As Japanese weekly magazine Bunshun Shukan reports on BTS (BTS) RM's alleged smoking, the story has escalated into a controversy over "paparazzi-style reporting."

On the 22nd, Bunshun Shukan reported that RM was spotted smoking on a street in the Shibuya area of Tokyo after having a drinking session with acquaintances.

The magazine also claimed that RM smoked in areas marked as "no smoking zones" and discarded cigarette butts on the ground after smoking. It further alleged that RM continued to smoke despite being warned by security personnel.

Japan has designated many areas as no-smoking zones, and regulations on public smoking are strict.

However, concerns have been raised that the report was intended to smear BTS. Critics have also accused the magazine of invading RM's privacy through paparazzi-style reporting.

Bunshun Shukan is one of Japan's leading weekly magazines, known for its intensive coverage of political scandals and corruption involving public figures, often generating major issues.

In addition to the RM smoking report, the magazine has previously reported on other stories, such as "member Jin's secret visit to a high-end ryokan in Ito."

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