JENNIE, ”indoor smoking” controversy... Korea even complains to Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Jennie, a member of the popular Korean group "BLACKPINK", was caught smoking an e-cigarette indoors in Italy, causing a stir. One netizen has accused Jennie of smoking.
A complaint was filed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asking for an investigation, but overseas diplomatic missions do not have the authority to investigate violations of local laws.
On the 9th, a netizen recently posted on social networking services (SNS)
Pointing out the controversial issue of JENNIE smoking indoors, the Korean Embassy in Italy was asked to investigate the matter through the petition site of the National Human Rights Commission.
The netizen said, "The location where the photo was taken appears to be Capri Island in Italy.
"We strongly urge the Italian embassy to ask the Italian authorities to investigate Jenny's indoor smoking incident and take strict action," the company said, adding, "A complaint has been submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
In Italy, an indoor smoking ban has been in effect since 2005, and anyone caught smoking in an indoor public facility can be fined up to 250 euros (about 40,000 yen) per cigarette.
The Italian Embassy will impose a fine of 3,500 yen (including tax) on any violations of local law. However, the Italian Embassy does not have the authority to punish citizens who violate local law.
Prior to this, JENNIE posted on her YouTube channel on the 2nd of this month
A vlog video showing JENNIE smoking indoors went viral and drew criticism. In the video, JENNIE was seen smoking an e-cigarette and blowing smoke at staff members. Netizens responded, "She's so mad because there are people in front of her.
"Why is it that you're smoking when you're smoking?" and "You shouldn't smoke indoors." Jennie's personal label OA
Entertainment said, "We sincerely apologize to everyone who was offended by Jennie's behavior in the content."
He regrets smoking inside the building and causing harm to other staff members as a result, and has directly contacted the staff members who were on-site at the time to apologize."