BTS’ Suga is known for his incredible talent and exceptional musical skills. The K-pop idol made waves along with his fellow band members. Suga, just like his other band members, enlisted in the obligatory military service on September 22, 2023, and he will be discharged from his military service on June 21, 2025. However, of late, the star seems to be surrounded by controversies, and they do not seem to be stopping. First, it was alleged that Suga was involved in a drink-and-drive accident. This allegation was followed by accusations of him being a bully, skipping classes, not being an active participant, and not taking his social worker duties at the military seriously. The allegations have been reported by South Korean outlet Sports Kyung Hyang. These allegations caused outrage, with netizens asking for him to leave the BTS group. According to the claims, a formal complaint has also been filed, demanding an investigation into his military stint and strict action against him if any rules have been violated. Here’s all you need to know about the controversies surrounding the K-pop idol. BTS’ SUGA DUI Case: Min Yoongi’s BAC Over Seven Times Legal Limit; Rapper Can Face Jail for Electric Scooter Incident - Reports.
BTS' Suga Latest Controversies
BTS’ Suga is embroiled in several controversies that have arisen amid the DUI scandal. According to reports, it has been claimed that Suga is not taking his social worker duties and military service training seriously. It has been alleged that he has been showing a poor attitude. The icon is currently still serving in the military. According to reports and unnamed eyewitnesses enlisted in the army, he never participated in a 4-day, 5-night class and never took charge the way he was supposed to, even though he was the leader of a team. Apparently, things got so bad that he had to be scolded by the instructor, to which Suga simply nodded his head before going back to his phone and then sleeping. The allegations do not end there. According to claims, Suga has also been acting like a ‘classroom bully’ and trying to assert his dominance over his peers.
BTS' Suga Faces Bad Behaviour Allegations
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Eyewitness "BTS Suga only sleeps during military service training. Suga acted like he was a classroom bully trying to assert his dominance at the beginning of the school year", Knetz react pic.twitter.com/SoniOYvxzi
— notpannkpop & notnetizenbuzz (@notpannkpop_) August 13, 2024
Earlier, Suga was involved in a drunk driving scandal. According to reports, the K-pop idol was allegedly riding an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol. The specifics of how much alcohol he had consumed at the time is not known. However, as per reports, Suga fell from the bike while he was trying to park. When spotted by a police officer, he was asked to take the breathalyser test, which he failed. Allegedly, the incident was captured on a CCTV camera. This incident led to his licence being revoked along with a penalty charge. Suga took to social media, and in a statement issued online, he apologised for the incident. The matter is currently being investigated.
Alleged Suga DUI Scandal Video
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Korean news aired CCTV footage showing SUGA running down the sidewalk, hitting the curb and falling, Knetz react pic.twitter.com/K9EGtaacIf
— notpannkpop & notnetizenbuzz (@notpannkpop_) August 13, 2024
Suga Issues Apology
안녕하세요. 슈가입니다.
여러분께 실망스러운 일로 찾아뵙게 되어 매우 무겁고 죄송한 마음입니다.
제가 어제 밤 식사 자리에서 술을 마신 후, 전동 킥보드 를 타고 귀가했습니다. 가까운 거리라는 안이한 생각과 음주 상태에서는 전동 킥보드 이용이 불가하다는 점을 미처 인지하지 못하고…
— 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗔 민윤기 (@BTS__twt_AGUSDT) August 7, 2024
Amid all the controversies, BTS’ fans have surely not left Suga’s side. In fact, the ARMY and the fans have denied the allegations. They have continuously been rallying behind him throughout the controversies. At the moment, his military service work will continue as usual, and his status also remains unchanged.
Fans Deny Allegations
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BTSシュガーの飲酒運転動線確認···作業室から移動中に居住地の正門前で倒れる
TV朝鮮が飲酒状態で電動スクーターを運転した疑いで警察に立件されたBTSメンバーシュガーの動線が盛り込まれた閉鎖回路(CC)TV映像を単独で確保した。… pic.twitter.com/orBMgTRWob
— kx2mamaV ーType1 KTH (@v_kx2mama) August 14, 2024
In a statement issued online, Suga’s agency, Big Hit Music, also apologised on his behalf after the recent controversies surfaced online. According to reports, it has been alleged that the incidents took place outside working hours and hence won’t affect his military duties. BTS’ Suga DUI Case: ARMY Strikes Back To Defend Their Idol As BLACKPINK Fans Slam the K-Pop Rapper.
BIG HIT Apologises on Behalf of Suga
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[Notice] I sincerely apologize for BTS SUGA
Another statement is released from BigHit to clear some misunderstandings pic.twitter.com/ET5dz9YW4o
— muti ⁷ | 🍉 (rest) (@_seesaw93) August 7, 2024
According to reports, Suga has no plans of leaving BTS. Once the singer is relieved from his military service, he will continue working with the band.
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