Well, I refuse to believe this rumor unless it has presented itself with legitimate truth but if he really does light cigarettes in dark, skinny alleys or in the comfort of his dorm's bathroom, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised and my feelings for him won't change a bit. To me, he's still Taemin and if he's trying to deteriorate his lungs with every puff of the thin, white stick dangling from those blessed fingers of his, at the end of the day, it's still his life, his choices, and it's perfectly legal for that cigarette to be in his pocket.
Of course, his health is a serious issue here but it's probably his way of coping with stress and the demands of being in one of South Korea's more prominent idol groups. I'm not saying that it's perfectly okay for him to smoke, because I don't support smoking in the first place, but I'm pretty sure there's a valid explanation behind this and I personally think that fans need to respect his choices. Leave the poor guy alone.
And again, this rumor has no legitimate proof. Calm down, overprotective Shawols.
Agreed, I do think Taemin does not smoke, but I have seen a proof video where taemin smokes with a real cigarette but it could be edited. And to be honest taemin is my bias and if he smokes, he would ruin his image as a maknae, cutie, and innocent image. If he does smoke, it could ruin his career life and the criticism of peers and the paparazzi.
ReplyDeleteI've always thought that his innocence was just a front and I think he's trying to shed off his cute image, what with all the flamboyant and edgy performances, tummy flashes, and ear piercings. And I know a lot of idols who smoke. We, as fans, are sometimes blinded by our own judgment that we take our biases to be perfect human beings when they're not. They smoke, they drink, they get angry, they have problems, they cry. They're not robots who give in to demands all the time. They've got feelings too. I don't really care if he ruins his career life just as long as he's happy with HIS life.
DeleteTo be honest, I agree with you that idols deserve their own life, but I'm still disappointed in him. Not for trying to ignore the expectations of his image, but rather just for smoking. As a person, he should know that smoking is terrible for him, and I really believe no one should have the right to smoke. As a non-smoker, I find smoking not only disgusting, but also selfish and just plain stupid. Not only are you corrupting your own lungs (which is your own decision I suppose), but they're also corrupting the air around them and causing damage to the lungs of people who are unfortunate enough to have to breathe it in. I shouldn't have to hold my breath for 3 minutes every time I walk past a smoker just because I don't want to die because of their bad choice. I get that it's his life, but Taemin really should be setting a better example for the younger generation who look up to him. He's young and he deserves to live his own life, I know, but this isn't "enjoying your life". And there are other ways to deal with stress. In this instance, I believe he's been really irresponsible and just plain stupid. He's my bias in SHINee, but I'm disappointed.
DeleteI agree with a lot of things that you said and if there were a thumbs up button here, I'd be sure to click on it. I understand that you're disappointed with him, I'll outright admit I am too because as I said before, I don't approve of smoking and him doing the deed is no exception and will never change my opinion. However, I just want to clarify myself in case there was some sort of misunderstanding because I will never in a million years call this his way of "enjoying life." There are numerous ways to deal with stress but if this is his way, then I'm going to accept that and continue to support him in his career. And who knows, he might have stopped already, the photos surfacing are from two years ago. There's a slim chance of that but I'm willing to hold on to the hope that he's seen the light, and not in the soft glow of cigarette sticks.
Deleteomg really he smokes what!!!!!! omg
ReplyDeleteactually, he copes with stress by doing extreme sports and ear piercings haha. XD i'm sure he knows the side effects he will get. bad image, weak lungs. only those from the past thinks smoking actually helps. more alternative are available these days and much less risky.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. And I'm also sure maknae knows what he's doing.
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