Announcer-turned-broadcaster Kim Dae-ho revealed a photo of himself smoking a cigar, prompting mixed reactions among netizens.
Kim Dae-ho posted a photo on his social media on the 22nd.
The released photo showed Kim Dae-ho sitting on the floor in casual clothes, smoking a cigar in what appears to be an indoor space. He added to the post "I want to go refill my cigar," and "Can't you make up with the U.S.?" as he shared a slice of his daily life.
Because Kim Dae-ho has regularly shared candid daily life, from solo drinking photos to unvarnished selfies, many saw the post as another natural update. However, as cigar smoke was visible rising, some netizens expressed concern over indoor smoking.
In particular, noting that he keeps a pet cat, commenters said, "There's a cat, so smoking indoors doesn't seem good," "It may be a personal preference, but was it necessary to boast about it?" and "Personally, I dislike it." On the other hand, others argued it was not an issue, saying, "If it's a standalone house, it's his home so he can do what he wants," and "It seems like an excessive intrusion into someone else's private life."
Thus, netizens' reactions to the post have split between concern and defense, and debate continues.
Meanwhile, Kim Dae-ho joined MBC as an announcer in 2011 and gained popular recognition through variety programs such as I Live Alone. He resigned in February and declared himself a freelancer, and is currently under an exclusive contract with OneHundred and active as a broadcaster.
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