KBS has stated that BTS's Suga will not face immediate restrictions on his appearances following his recent drunk driving incident. This is because Suga is currently serving as a social service worker and is not active in entertainment activities due to his military duties.

On August 16, KBS confirmed they will not hold a review committee meeting to discuss any restrictions for Suga at this time. The reason given is that since Suga is fulfilling his military service, he isn’t involved in KBS programs, and therefore, he isn’t on the review committee's list.

A KBS representative told Star News, “Suga is currently serving in alternative military service and does not have any scheduled appearances on KBS. There is no need to discuss or take action on restrictions for him at this moment. We are also waiting for the outcome of the police investigation.”

KBS’s review committee evaluates the appearances of individuals involved in legal or social issues. This includes cases like arrests, military evasion, drug use, fraud, assault, and other serious matters.

If the committee finds an issue, they might recommend measures such as restricting appearances, temporary suspensions, or banning appearances based on the case's severity.

Previously, singer Kim Ho-joong was temporarily suspended from appearances while facing hit-and-run charges, and actor Kim Sae-ron faced a suspension after a drunk driving incident that led to a fine.

On August 6, Suga was stopped by police near his home in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while riding an electric scooter. His blood alcohol level was 0.227%, significantly above the legal limit of 0.08%. The police plan to summon him for further questioning 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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