BTS's Suga is making headlines again, but this time it's not for his music. Despite being involved in a DUI incident with an electric scooter, Samsung Germany is still featuring him in their social media ads, causing quite a stir online.

On August 15 and 16, Samsung Germany posted promotional photos of Suga on their official Twitter account, showcasing the 'Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.' In one post, they shared a picture of Suga holding the phone with the playful caption, "Me trying to secretly take a picture of my favorite celebrity. #SUGA @BTS_twt #GalaxyS24Ultra."

The following day, they upped the engagement by posting a poll asking fans, "Who looks best with the #GalaxyS24Ultra?" The options included BTS members RM, Jimin, and Suga, encouraging fans to vote.

These posts featuring Suga have racked up over 500,000 views, but they've also sparked debate. Many fans and netizens are questioning whether it's appropriate to feature Suga in ads right now, given his recent controversy.

As for the incident, Suga, who is currently serving as a social service agent, was caught by police on August 6 after falling off his electric scooter in Hannam-dong, Seoul. A nearby officer noticed the smell of alcohol and took him to the station. Suga's blood alcohol concentration was 0.227%, which is well above the legal limit for license revocation.

This situation escalated when it was revealed that Suga and his agency, BigHit Music, initially described the vehicle as an 'electric kickboard,' but police clarified it was an 'electric scooter,' which carries more serious legal consequences.

Additional CCTV footage shows Suga drinking with friends at a restaurant before heading to his studio and later leaving on his electric scooter around 11 p.m., just 500 meters from his home.

The ongoing debate continues as fans and the public grapple with the impact of Suga's actions on his career and endorsements.

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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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