Trainee Kim Jeoung-min Draws Criticism Over Public Smoking, Age Doubts Arise

By Jieun, Baek

Apr 16, 2025

Trainee Kim Jeoung-min Draws Criticism Over Public Smoking, Age Doubts Arise



Kim Jung-min, a trainee at Hi-Heat Entertainment, is embroiled in a controversy over street smoking.

Recently, a video showing Kim Jung-min walking while smoking e-cigarettes on the street has been circulated in the online community.

Kim Jung-min was born on May 4, 2007, and became a senior in high school this year. However, controversy arose when he was shown smoking cigarette smoke on the street, not enough.




At the end of the day, netizens even suspect that `Kim Jung-min lied about his age.'

Trainee Kim Jeoung-min Draws Criticism Over Public Smoking, Age Doubts Arise
Accordingly, the agency apologized on the 15th "We sincerely apologize for causing great hurt and concern to the fans who support us due to the recent controversy of our trainee Kim Jung-min." We are aware that this issue is caused by negligence in the management of trainees and artists. We are considering the treatment of local Kim Jung-min internally."

Kim Jung-min made his face known by participating in SBS 'Loud' in 2021 and 'Project7' in 2024. In particular, in "Project 7", he dominated the love of his sister's fans with his cute appearance and unique physical appearance resembling a koala.






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