BTS Suga Writes Heartfelt Message To ARMYs Following Military Discharge, Apologises For DUI Scandal

Suga reflects on his actions and apologises to fans in a touching letter after military discharge.

The last member of the mega-popular South Korean boy band, BTS, has been discharged from his mandatory military service! On June 21, Suga officially marked the end of his military enlistment as a public service worker. After his discharge, Suga wrote a deeply personal message addressed to his fans ARMYs and posted it on Weverse. This is the first time fans are hearing from Suga after his DUI incident in 2024. 

What Did BTS Suga Write In His Letter To Fans

In his new post on Weverse, Suga talked about his time away from the spotlight and addressed his DUI controversy. He expressed deep regret for his mistake, thanking fans who waited for his return and addressing the scandal head-on. “To ARMY, thank you so much for waiting for me. And I’m truly sorry for the disappointment and concern caused by what happened last year,” he wrote. “I was especially hurt by the fact that I had hurt the fans’ feelings. I also feel sorry to the members, who must have felt burdened in their own ways because of me.”

Suga also reflected on his past two years and noted how being in the military allowed him to look inwards. “Until now, I’ve just kept running forward without looking back at myself. But this time gave me the opportunity to reflect,” he shared in the message.

About Suga’s DUI Scandal

On August 6, 2024, Min Yoongi, also known as BTS Suga, was caught driving an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol near his house in Hannam-dong, Seoul. CCTV footage showed the singer falling off his scooter. Police at the scene detected alcohol in his breath, and tests revealed the alcohol content in his system to be 0.227%, which is triple the legal limit in South Korea. This incident caused a widespread scandal and was heavily covered in the media. Suga’s public image received a big dent from this.

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What Are BTS Members Up To

With Suga’s discharge, all seven members of BTS have now completed their mandatory military service. Jin and J-Hope have already re-entered the entertainment scene with new music and other content. While RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook have celebrated their discharges with livestreams and social media updates.

The group also had a surprise mini-reunion in J-Hope’s last Seoul concert, where ARMYs were delighted to see them together. Fans worldwide are now anticipating BTS’ long-awaited full-group comeback, which is said to be in March 2026.

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First Published: June 21, 2025 2:17 PM