LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae is now in the middle of unexpected controversy after eagle-eyed fans spotted a vape in the background of her Weverse DM photo. The image, meant to show a casual meal with friends, quickly sparked Internet debates about whether the device belonged to her.
“I ate with friends. Almost finished doing the dishes and came back,” the LE SSERAFIM member said in her update post.
A post on Pann Nate caught attention after the OP noticed what they claimed to be an e-cigarette in a photo Hong Eunchae shared while dining with friends. The claim quickly spread on Twitter through the Pannchoa account, but K-netizens were quick to refute the accusation, calling… pic.twitter.com/E2NbyB8bab
— EUNCHAE CENTRAL (@EunchaeCentral) February 6, 2025
Some netizens speculated that the vape was hers, while others defended Eunchae, pointing out that she could have it because she is legally an adult. Many also noted that the vape’s placement suggests it belonged to a friend rather than Eunchae herself. Others questioned why this was even a debate, emphasizing that at 18, she has the right to make her own choices.
For those saying "she's 18 she can vape" she could have been vaping before 18 let's be honest we don't know
Also I know a lot of teens vape but let's be honest it isn't a good choice either way nor is it a good exmaple as an "idol" but hey what do I know who am I to judge
— Unhealthy Obsession (@dazai_uodb) February 5, 2025
For now, Eunchae hasn’t addressed the rumors, and some fans seem largely unbothered by the speculation. Whether it was hers or not, one thing is clear—K-pop idols can’t even post a dinner pic without someone zooming in for drama!
