BTS's Suga is under investigation for drunk driving on an electric scooter. In response, alleged international fans have started a 'Suga Challenge,' posting photos and videos of themselves holding alcohol bottles while driving.

On August 12, X (formerly Twitter) saw a flood of posts tagged with ‘#SugaChallenge.’ Alleged fans are sharing images and videos of themselves holding an alcohol bottle and steering wheel while driving.

X users, who claim to be BTS supporters from around the world, have posted messages like 'BTS is always seven,' 'Min Yoongi, I will always be with you,' and 'I support you always' along with their challenge posts.

Some videos show people drinking from alcohol bottles while driving, while others take photos with an alcohol bottle and BTS songs playing in the background.

On the night of August 6, Suga fell while riding an electric scooter near his home in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District. Police, who were patrolling the area, took Suga to the local police station where he took a breathalyzer test.

Suga and his agency Big Hit Music initially apologized, saying the incident happened on an electric kickboard. However, surveillance footage showed it was actually an electric scooter.

The police are now taking steps to revoke Suga's license. The breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.227%, well above the 0.08% limit for license revocation. Suga will be summoned for further investigation soon.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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