Blackpink’s Jennie Kim, a global K-pop superstar, recently found herself at the center of an online firestorm after a vlog posted to her YouTube channel showed her vaping indoors. The video, titled “A Moment in Capri with Jennie,” garnered a staggering 23 million views before being edited to remove the controversial scene.

The brief clip in question depicted Jennie vaping while stylists worked diligently on her hair and makeup for a fashion show in Italy. With stylists in such close proximity, the act of vaping indoors raised concerns about secondhand exposure and potential discomfort for the staff.

The incident sparked a wave of criticism online, with some fans expressing disappointment and others highlighting the health risks of secondhand vaping, particularly concerning for vulnerable individuals like stylists who may be exposed for extended periods.

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