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TripleS member Lee Chae-young explains past e-cigarette controversy
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TripleS member Lee Chae-young explains past e-cigarette controversy

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Interview Sources not specified Context piece
  • K-pop group tripleS member Lee Chae-young addresses a past controversy involving an e-cigarette.
  • She discussed the issue on a YouTube channel, noting the significant attention it received.
  • The mention came during a preview for an upcoming appearance on the show 'TMI NEWS SHOW'.

Lee Chae-young, a member of the K-pop girl group tripleS, has broken her silence on a past controversy surrounding an e-cigarette incident. The singer addressed the issue during a recent appearance, acknowledging the significant impact it had.

During a preview for an upcoming episode of the YouTube channel '์ž…๋งŒ์—ด๋ฉด' (roughly translated as 'As Soon As You Open Your Mouth'), Lee Chae-young was seen discussing the past incident. The clip, shared on June 16, featured Lee Chae-young and fellow tripleS member Na-kyung engaging in conversation with host Lee Yong-jin. The preview highlighted Lee Chae-young's willingness to revisit the e-cigarette controversy, which occurred approximately three years ago.

"I received so many calls," Lee Chae-young stated, referring to the aftermath of the incident. While the exact context of the calls was not fully detailed in the preview, her comment suggests the significant attention and concern generated by the controversy at the time. The appearance is part of the promotion for tripleS's upcoming activities, with the group preparing for their comeback.

I received so many calls.

โ€” Lee Chae-youngReferring to the attention received after a past e-cigarette controversy.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.