Protesters Call for Suga’s Departure Over Alleged DUI Incident

On August 13, 2024, a protest involving wreaths with harsh messages demanding Suga‘s departure from BTS was reported at HYBE‘s headquarters. The protest stems from the ongoing controversy surrounding Suga‘s alleged DUI case, which has sparked significant debate within the fandom and beyond.

The protesters accused HYBE, Big Hit Music, and Suga of issuing false statements regarding the incident. The wreaths reportedly bore derogatory messages, such as:

• “Min Yoongi, leave the team”
• “You don’t belong with BTS”
• “We don’t want you”
• “You were the one who let go of our hands”

The protest has highlighted growing dissatisfaction among some individuals who identify themselves as BTS ARMY. However, they clarified that the protest was not a coordinated effort by the entire fandom, stating, “This is not a coordinated action by the entire fandom, as these wreaths were sent by individuals.”

BTS ARMY Responds to Allegations and Condemns ‘Anti-Fans’

The BTS ARMY has strongly reacted to the protest, with many fans criticizing the protestors and questioning their true intentions. The situation escalated further after a recent online challenge glorifying drunk driving was falsely linked to BTS fans in an attempt to defend Suga. It was later revealed that the challenge was actually an attempt to mock the rapper’s incident and was not initiated by the fandom.

Suga, who was reportedly caught by police for riding an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol, has been the subject of heated debates within the fandom. Fans are defending Suga and condemning those who are exploiting the situation for attention. Comments from supporters include:

“I wish everyone would realise that making so much drama of the incident is definitely spearheaded by someone with an agenda. There’s no way ARMY would want Suga to leave over something so small. His value and contribution to BTS is huge for him to just up and go,” a fan commented.

Another fan expressed disbelief, writing:

“Like seriously they are doing this. Why are they demanding Suga’s withdrawal just because of this incident in which he hasn’t committed any big crime? If he would commit any big crime, then we could say that he should leave the group, but he hasn’t done anything big.”

Some fans even suggested that supporters of other groups, such as Blackpink or NewJeans, could be behind the protest, with one fan commenting:

“I am 100% sure NewJeans fans did it. Because ARMY would never do this.”

The situation continues to unfold, with tensions running high within the BTS ARMY and beyond. As more details emerge, the debate over Suga‘s DUI case and the protestors’ demands is likely to persist.

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