Broadcaster-turned-announcer Kim Dae-ho has sparked heated debate among netizens after revealing a photo of himself smoking a cigar.
On the 22nd, Kim Dae-ho posted a photo on his social media. The released photo showed Kim Dae-ho sitting on the floor in comfortable clothes, smoking a cigar in what appeared to be an indoor space at his home. He added to the post, "I want to go refill my cigars," and "Can't we reconcile with America?" sharing a small slice of his daily life.
However, once the post was made public, some netizens voiced concerns. The image showed him smoking a cigar indoors, and it is known that Kim Dae-ho keeps a pet cat. Responses followed such as, "There's a cat, so indoor smoking is worrying," "It may be a personal preference, but was it necessary to prove it?" and "It's very different from his former announcer image."
In particular, after leaving MBC in February and showing a more free-wheeling side 10 months later, some reacted, "He seems to have completely let go of his announcer image after leaving," and "He declared he was freelance and has changed a lot."
On the other hand, opinions that this is excessive interference are not few. Voices defending him continued, saying, "Isn't it a person's freedom what they do in their own home?" "It could be a detached house, so I don't know why it's being made an issue," and "Does he have to be censored for everything just because he left?"
Around Kim Dae-ho's cigar-smoking photo, netizens are sharply divided and continue debating between "individual freedom" and "the image and responsibility of a public figure."
Meanwhile, Kim Dae-ho joined MBC as an announcer in 2011 and gained great love for his friendly charm through variety shows such as I Live Alone. He later announced his departure in February and turned freelance, and he is currently under an exclusive contract with Wonhundred and is actively working as a broadcaster.
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