SM Entertainment Faces Backlash as NCT’s Haechan Returns to Promotions Amidst Reported Health Issues

Fans recently spotted NCT’s Haechan resuming his promotional work despite health concerns, and they have been slamming SM Entertainment for it. It was revealed that Haechan was dealing with tonsillitis. However, seeing him return to work so soon, despite the need for rest, has left his fans furious with SM Entertainment.

Read ahead to learn more about how NCT’s Haechan resumed his promotional work despite health concerns, leading fans to criticize SM Entertainment for their decision.

NCT’s Haechan resumes promotion work

On January 11th of this year, fans of NCT’s Haechan spotted him at Incheon International Airport, where he was seen with NCT 127 members. They were about to board a flight to Jakarta for promotional work.

[240107] HAECHAN BUBBLE💭#해찬이와시즈니 pic.twitter.com/uPrnnfCcKO

— 𝓑𝓮𝔀🍓🌻+☀️= ♡ (@haechicobi) January 7, 2024

Fans expressed their discontent upon seeing Haechan returning to work so soon, given his recent health concerns. Moreover, they criticized SM Entertainment for allowing Haechan to resume work despite his health issues.

What happened to NCT’s Haechan?

On January 7th, fans noticed Haechan’s absence from NCT 127’s Nagoya Japan concerts. Following this, Haechan addressed his fans through his Dear U Bubble account, revealing that he was unwell and not in a condition to sing.

Fans, however, were supportive of Haechan, expressing their wishes for his speedy recovery. On January 10th, SM Entertainment officially announced Haechan’s hiatus due to tonsillitis. Nevertheless, when fans observed Haechan at the airport, resuming his promotional activities, they began criticizing SM Entertainment.

SM Entertainment releases official statement regarding NCT’s Haechan smoking footage:

– “We have confirmed that Haechan used an e-cigarette indoors in the NCT 127’s dance practice video released on January 10. Today (January 11), he intends to pay the fine imposed by the… pic.twitter.com/84eCyzTsdh

— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) January 11, 2024

Fans slam SM Entertainment for making Haechan resume his work

SM Entertainment faced criticism from fans of NCT’s Haechan for having him work despite his health concerns. Just a day earlier, SM Entertainment had announced a hiatus for the NCT star due to health issues. However, a few hours later, Haechan informed his fans that he was feeling better than before.

[240109] HAECHAN BUBBLE💭🩰#해찬이와시즈니 pic.twitter.com/eV04r0sUrQ

— 𝓑𝓮𝔀🍓🌻+☀️= ♡ (@haechicobi) January 9, 2024

Yet, fans didn’t appreciate SM Entertainment making Haechan work so soon. One fan wrote on social media, “Why is Haechan at the airport? What happened to the hiatus?” Another one expressed, “Haechan didn’t even get a single WEEK to rest and recover from severe tonsillit is.”

in the span of less than a week haechan got severely sick, flew back home, went on hiatus for like a DAY, and is now flying back out again for schedules… oh this company needs to BURN

— َ (@chirinhae) January 11, 2024

so much for prioritising your artists' health and protecting them…
i just spent all night and morning at the hospital myself.. i just know his body needs WAY more rest than what they gave him 🫤 i hope he is looking after himself and getting as much rest in between as he can

— Mel•✿♡ (@leehcmk) January 11, 2024

the vape situation isn’t serious but yk what is serious? the fact that haechan is going on a schedule whilst STILL being sick, and not fully recovered.

— jaz ⁶⁶ (@haekiir0) January 11, 2024

even though haechan says hes feeling better, sm is still pushing him out to do things bc how are u as a company gonna make a statement for his hiatus and condition then bring him out THE NEXT DAY…. the constant scheduling needs to stop its crazy.

— A 🌟 (@jaeizms) January 11, 2024

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