"Fully Support All 7 Members"… BTS Fans from 58 Countries Reject Suga's Withdrawal Demand

"BTS hyanghu banghyangseong, nugudo gangyo hal gwolli eopseo"

Amid calls for the withdrawal of BTS member Suga over the 'drunk scooter' controversy, ARMYs (BTS fandom) from 58 countries around the world have expressed their support for the seven members of BTS.

On the 9th, 127 ARMY groups from 58 countries issued a joint statement, saying, "The Global ARMY Alliance does not demand any responsibility beyond the legal procedures from the member." They emphasized, "We clearly state that no one has the right to force BTS regarding their future direction."

The ARMYs also addressed the 'Suga withdrawal survey' raised by some, stating, "The form lacks any function to verify identity or prove ARMY status, allowing even anti-fans to participate freely," and added, "The consent form, conducted in such a sloppy manner without basic measures to confirm participants, does not represent the fandom."

Suga (Min Yoon-gi) of the group BTS, accused of riding an electric scooter while intoxicated, is appearing at the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul on the afternoon of the 23rd of last month for police questioning.
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Meanwhile, the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul sent Suga to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office without detention on the 30th of last month on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving). He is accused of operating an electric scooter while intoxicated near his home in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu on the 6th of last month. At the time of the incident, Suga's blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.227%.

Suga appeared for investigation at the police station 17 days after the incident on the 23rd of last month and admitted to the charges during the investigation. After the investigation, Suga told reporters, "I am reflecting and regretting," and said, "I want to sincerely apologize for causing much hurt and disappointment due to my wrong actions."

Meanwhile, Suga enlisted at the Nonsan Training Center in Chungnam in March this year for basic military training and is currently serving as a social service agent. His discharge date is June 2025.