Fans are both concerned and angry.
Chinese idol Justin Huang unexpectedly became the center of online buzz on September 2 after a controversial clip began making the rounds on social media.
In the video, the 23-year-old singer-rapper is seen casually lounging on a couch in what appears to be a private waiting room. With his phone in one hand, he intermittently let out wisps of smoke while using a vape pen.
The location of the clip has not been confirmed, though Justin has been busy touring cities across China in recent weeks.
Justin first shot to fame as a teenager on the survival show Idol Producer, where he eventually debuted in the project group Nine Percent. Because fans have watched him grow up since then, many expressed disappointment at his choice of habit—even though vaping remains legal in China.
Interestingly, not all netizens are focusing on the act itself. Some pointed out the bigger concern might be how the footage was obtained. With Justin clearly in what should have been a private backstage space, speculation has grown that hidden cameras may have been involved.
Now, fans are demanding his team take immediate steps to ensure his safety and privacy, emphasizing that idols should be able to rest backstage without worrying about being secretly filmed.
