BTS' Suga appeared at Yongsan Police Station on Friday evening for questioning related to an alleged drunk-driving incident involving an electric scooter.
The 31-year-old artist, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, was stopped by police 17 days earlier after attempting to ride the scooter while under the influence of alcohol, following a fall near his residence.
Upon arriving at the station at around 7:45 p.m., Suga publicly apologised, stating, "I am truly sorry" and "I sincerely regret and I am reflecting on the fact that I have caused great disappointment to many of my fans and the public. I will fully cooperate with the investigation."
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— Carolyne🌱⁷⁼¹ (@mhereonlyforbts) August 23, 2024
WE LOVE YOU YOONGI
WE LOVE YOU SUGA
WE LOVE YOU AGUST D#BTSisSeven#SugaStays#ARMYShieldsBTS#BesideSUGA#BTSPurpleRibbonProject#ItsGonnaBeAlright#힘들땐우리가함께걸어온길을돌아봐 pic.twitter.com/8ptQ0ZR0gz
While Suga faced questioning, the BTS fanbase, known as ARMY, rallied online to express their unwavering support for the artist. Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), were flooded with hashtags such as #ARMYShieldsBTS, #SugaStays, #ItsGonnaBeAlright and #ARMYMediaBlackout as fans showcased their solidarity.
Holy shit! This is Insane🔥
— Shambhavi (@Shambhavi_S01) August 23, 2024
15 BTS-related hashtags are trending simultaneously 😱
ARMYs are bringing the heat today! 💜#ARMYSheildsBTS #WeLoveUYoongi #ItsGonnaBeAlright #ARMYStandsWithSuga
BTS PAVED THE WAY
Blackspot> #ARMYMediaBlackout 😂 pic.twitter.com/C1e56tUTgC
ARMY emphasised their pride in Suga's cooperation with the investigation and downplayed the need for further scrutiny, considering his earlier written apology sufficient.
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— BTS Updates, News & Charts ⁷ (@_BTSMoments_) August 23, 2024
WE LOVE YOU YOONGI
WE LOVE YOU SUGA
WE LOVE YOU AGUST D#BTSisSeven#SugaStays#ARMYShieldsBTS#BesideSUGA#BTSPurpleRibbonProject#ItsGonnaBeAlright#힘들땐우리가함께걸어온길을돌아봐 pic.twitter.com/llQ3hczsi5
BTS remains on hiatus as its members fulfil their mandatory military service, with Suga's legal situation adding to the challenges faced by the group. Despite this, the overwhelming support from ARMY highlights the strong bond between the artist and his global fanbase.
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