NewJeans Minji is suspected of having a smoking habit due to one action

The popular girl group NewJeans skyrocketed to fame after their debut in August last year, capturing the hearts of many young boys and girls. They have become one of the top fourth-generation girl groups of today, and as a result, every move they make is closely watched by the public.

Earlier, members Hanni and Danielle faced criticism from netizens for excessively speaking English during a live broadcast, which was seen as a lack of respect for their fellow Korean members. Despite being fluent in Korean, they continued to communicate in English, prompting netizens to voice their wish for them to stop using English.

Unexpectedly, less than a few days later, a post about Minji, one of the members of the girl group NewJeans, appeared again on the internet forum, titled "How to view the controversy over Minji's hand gestures".

The content includes a candid photo of Minji. Minji, while blowing a party whistle, accidentally posed a gesture somewhat like smoking as she was about to hold the whistle, which sparked controversy.

A contributor has asked other netizens for their opinions on this matter, wondering whether this gesture is made out of habit or coincidentally. Many netizens expressed their views, saying, "I don't smoke either, but I also hold the whistle this way."

"Instead, people who smoke wouldn't hold a whistle like that", "Even if it's a habit formed from smoking, what's the big deal? Minji is already 19." "I don't understand what the fuss is about, who would hold a cigarette with the fingertips?"

"It seems like being popular is indeed a sin", "But how should one take it, if not this way? There would be suspicions even if it's picked up with the thumb and index finger, right?", "This is just so boring", etc., various reactions.